Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16; 1958); known artistically as Madonna; is an American pop singer-songwriter; record producer; and actress. Raised near Detroit; Michigan; Madonna moved to New York City for a career in ballet. After performing as member of the pop musical groups Breakfast Club and Emmy; she released her self-titled debut album in 1983. She rose to success after producing three consecutive number-one studio albums on the Billboard 200 in the 1980s.Madonna is well-known for her works that explore religious symbolism and sexual themes. In 1992; she founded an entertainment company; Maverick; whose first publication is a book of erotic photographs (Sex). "Crazy for You" is a single by American singer-songwriter Madonna for the 1985 film Vision Quest. It also appears remixed on the 1990 compilation album The Immaculate Collection and was re-released on February 24, 1991 by Sire Records to promote the album. Almost five years later, in late 1995, it was included on the ballads compilation Something to Remember.Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16; 1958); known artistically as Madonna; is an American pop.