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When it comes to timeless voices in house music, few names ring louder than Crystal Waters. We recently sat down with the iconic artist for an exclusive interview, and what she shared was a masterclass in longevity, creativity, and resilience. Crystal grew up in a musical household, surrounded by rhythm and soul from the very beginning. Her love for poetry eventually evolved into songwriting, where she discovered her true gift — the ability to paint emotion through words and sound. She opened up about the story behind her first hit record, explaining how it was inspired by a woman she used to see standing outside every day. That woman had once been featured in a newspaper article, saying she still made sure to “do her hair so she could at least look respectable while asking for money.” That powerful image shaped the way Crystal began her song — a reflection of empathy, dignity, and struggle. When her record hit #1 on the dance charts, Crystal didn’t even realize how big it was. She was...

🎧  Beann – Still Running: A South Philly Statement Piece South Philly was lit this weekend — not just from the smoke in the air, but from the energy surrounding Beann’s new project, Still Running. The tape is a raw, honest, and motivated body of work that shows just how much Beann has leveled up as an artist. 🔥  The Project: ‘Still Running’ Available now on all platforms ( Apple Music | YouTube ), Still Running finds Beann blending real emotion, street motivation, and polished sound into a six-track run that never loses momentum. Standout joints like “Run With Me,” “Back Off Bowls,” and “Change Me” hit with that perfect mix of hunger and reflection — the kind of records that remind you why you root for artists like Beann. Each song feels intentional, like he’s rapping not just to impress, but to prove something to himself. 🎤  The Listening Party The private album-listening event went down at D4Self Studios in South Philly, and the vibe was unmatched — pure family, fri...

Last night the energy in Philly’s Chinatown hit a new high. We pulled up to the grand opening of Carter’s Cheesesteaks — the new venture from Ape Gang Garci (aka “Garci”) — right next door to his nightclub, and what a moment. Here’s the full story. Arrival & Red-Carpet Vibes Garci rolled through in a sleek black SUV, fashionably late but the crowd didn’t mind — because this was his moment. He stepped out, dapped up his family, shook hands almost all around, recognized his team, gave hugs and nods. Then he disappeared for a bit to switch up into his ceremony look — when he came back out, he was glistening in two heavy husky chains, looking like a star ready for his spotlight. The Ceremony Once inside, the energy built. Garci grabbed the mic and opened with heartfelt props: He thanked his crew behind the scenes (the kitchen staff, front-of-house, his family). He acknowledged the fans and the community who showed up in full force. He spoke about his vision — bringing real, authentic P...