The Blessed Madonna has officially announced her long-awaited debut album, titled 'Godspeed,' set for release on October 11th. This album is a culmination of three years of creative work and features an impressive 24 tracks. The project includes contributions from artists like Kylie Minogue, Joy Crookes, and A-Trak, highlights of which are available for pre-order here.
Among the standout tracks are the lead single "Mercy," featuring Jacob Lusk, and the UK Top 20 hit "Happier," featuring Clementine Douglas. The album reflects The Blessed Madonna's deep connection to underground electronic music, while seamlessly integrating influences from pop, soul, and gospel genres. Notably, the collaborative nature of the album reinforces the bond between established artists and emerging talent.
Marea Stamper, professionally known as The Blessed Madonna, expressed that this album embodies her personal journey as well as her artistic one. She has shared that the voice of her father is woven into the first track, establishing a poignant connection. She describes "Godspeed" as both a welcoming and farewell, symbolizing the beginnings and ends that life presents.
The visual presentation of the album has been artfully designed by Sports Banger, incorporating meaningful elements such as a cherished photograph of Stamper's husband featured on the album sleeve.
The complete tracklist for 'Godspeed' is as follows:
- God Has Left The Room (Intro)
- Somebody's Daughter
- Nowhere Fast
- Henny Hold Up Featuring Mother Marygold, Ric Wilson
- Jinterlude
- Serotonin Moonbeams
- Edge of Saturday Night with Kylie Minogue
- U Want 6 Grand 4 Wut (Interlude)
- Blessed Already Featuring Ric Wilson, Mabl
- Strength (R U Ready) Featuring Joy Crookes
- Why Trax Records Still Sucks in 24 (Interlude)
- We Still Believe Featuring Jamie Principle
- That's The Shhh (Pure Love) (Interlude)
- Carry Me Higher Featuring Danielle Ponder
- Henterlude Featuring Joy Anonymous
- Back 2 Love Featuring Jin Jin
- Brand New Featuring James Vincent McMorrow, A-Trak
- Count On My Love Featuring Daniel Wilson, KON
- Godspeed Featuring DJ E-Clyps
- Secretariat Featuring Shaun J. Wright, KON
- Mercy (The Welcome) Featuring Jacob Lusk
- Mercy Featuring Jacob Lusk
- Your Mom <3 (Interlude)
- Happier Featuring Clementine Douglas
For further updates on The Blessed Madonna, more details can be found here.