Anyone who’s anyone in underground dance music has heard of Marea Stamper otherwise known to mere mortals as The Black Madonna. Over the past few years, this Chicago based DJ/producer has become increasingly popular as a must see act with her wicked talent behind the decks which produce eccentric, brazen, energetic sets with a riot grrrl attitude. Her modus operandi is all about delivering alternative style and flair to dance music thus giving a voice to the weirdos, queers, queens, geeks, nerds, fat kids, and rebels who don’t always get a chance to be heard in the current dance music atmosphere.
In 2012, she was announced as a resident at Chicago’s prestigious Smart Bar alongside Derrick Carter and the late Frankie Knuckles. Within a year she became the club’s creative director ushering in a new era that focuses on diversity within the dance music spectrum and house music community. In summary, The Black Madonna is a bonafide badass.
This week saw the release of her mix for The Bunker podcast which was recorded at the Panther Room in New York during NYC Pride in June. Featuring killer cuts that range from hardcore disco edits to brainmelting techno, the mix is more delicious than a bacon wrapped grilled cheese served with a heaping portion of sass. And with a runtime just short of 2 hours, it’s just long enough to make you sweat out all the negativity you’ve ever had ever.
You can stream the mix below and be sure to check her out when she passes through D.C. on August 14.
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