Black Madonna (disambiguation)

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Black Madonna is a term used for statues or paintings of the Blessed Virgin Mary in which she is depicted with dark skin

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Lucky Star (Madonna song) 1983 single by Madonna

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Borderline (Madonna song) 1984 single by Madonna

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Like a Prayer (song) 1989 song by Madonna

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<i>Club Future Nostalgia</i> 2020 remix album by Dua Lipa and The Blessed Madonna

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Levitating (The Blessed Madonna Remix)

"Levitating " is a remix of English singer Dua Lipa's song "Levitating" by American DJ The Blessed Madonna featuring Madonna and Missy Elliott. It was written by Lipa, Clarence Coffee Jr., Sarah Hudson, Stephen Kozmeniuk, Madonna and Elliott. The song was released for digital download and streaming on 13 August 2020 as the lead single from Lipa and The Blessed Madonna's remix album, Club Future Nostalgia (2020). The remix was categorised as a EDM, electro-disco, electro house, future bass, and techno track, with a throwback disco and trance vibe, and an increased tempo from the original.