Joey Negro featuring Linda Clifford: Won’t Let Go
A little spoken word outlines the world according to Linda Clifford on "Won't Let Go," the first single from Joey Negro's album Produced With Love.
Various: The Best of Glenn “Sweety G” Toby
If there's an award for the artist that appeared on the most old school smash hits released without his name on the label, Glenn "Sweety G" Toby would win on the first ballot.
Andy Compton featuring Celestine: Love Will Save The World
These two are at it again. Andy Compton and Celestine jam together on the upbeat "Love Will Save The World."
Kai Alce: The 5 Magazine Profile
Kai Alce is a man of many talents. The world is finally taking notice.
Karu’s Mission Statement (Intimate Venues)
The Cleveland producer drops a new LP on Intimate Venues Recordings.
Mike Steva: Who Am I Remixes
Rick Wilhite, Louie Vega, Mr. Raoul K, Atjazz, Rocco, Anthony Nicholson are just a few of the all-star remixers on Mike Steva's album project.
Joey Negro’s Produced With Love Is His First Album in 20+ Years
Featuring collaborations with Linda Clifford, Angela Johnson, the late Diane Charlemagne and Melba Moore, plus Horse Meat Disco.
Conversations with Frederick Dunson of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation
New podcast from 5 Magazine with original Warehouse kid and Frankie Knuckles’ longtime manager, promotion partner, label manager and now executive director of the Frankie Knuckles Foundation, Frederick Dunson.
Joe Claussell’s Fiery Remix of Sangre Goes On Sale
One side, ten bucks and worth every single penny.
Jamie 3:26 is Now a Resident at Djoon
The Chicago House DJ will also be playing the Djoon Experience Boat Party at Suncebeat and The Djoon Experience Festival in Sicily.
Mousse T. and Lovebirds: Prophets Hangover
Peppermint Jam releases three tracks made in Berlin by two of the best.
Frankie Knuckles, David Morales Remix “My Love Is Free”
The Def Mix remixes of the Double Exposure classic appear on vinyl in their full length for the very first time on Salsoul.
WildPitch Atlanta: DJs are taking back the nightclub
5 Magazine talks to Andrea Sutherland, part of a team with DJ Pierre and Afro Acid that brought WildPitch Music Hall to Atlanta.
Atjazz 20YA: That Something Else!
Buckle up: 20 years on, Atjazz revisits his debut That Something with two additional discs of material.
Moon Boots featuring Lulu James: Tear My Heart (Marquis Hawkes Remix)
Moon Boots is preparing to release an album and all indications are that it's a f'ing monster.
Vega Records Uncovers Unreleased Loleatta Holloway
The new release, "Can't Let You Go" was completed before her passing in 2011.
Tortured Soul Live at House of Blues: April 14 2017
Hot on the heels of their best single all year, Tortured Soul are on their way back to Chicago.
The Mad Thinker
Julius The Mad Thinker tells us the story behind the story of his new LP project Perspective.
Josh Milan: Birth and Rebirth
Josh Milan talks to 5 Mag on his first solo album, his new book and blazing a path for artists.
Southport Weekender Returns for One Day in London
The acclaimed UK soul festival is back June 10th in London.
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
The classic of classic Chicago house tracks was selected for preservation as one of "the defining sounds of history and culture." Here's how it was made.
