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PRAISE: A tribute to Walter Gibbons, 30 years after his passing
Walter Gibbons died 30 years ago today, on September 23 1994. He was the first DJ's DJ, a genius, and still somehow criminally underrated. In tribute we're resurfacing a profile and first-hand impression of hearing him live in the 1970s, plus an essential playlist of Walter Gibbons remixes.
Mixed With Love: A Story About Walter Gibbons
That night in 1977 when I heard Walter Gibbons at The Second Story in Philly allowed me a peek into the foundation of a DJ and remixer that would produce epic, unique and historic music.
Jellybean & Nicky Siano Take Studio 54 on the Road
MN2S has announced the launch of a new global event series inspired by the legendary New York City discotheque, Studio 54.
Soul Survivor: The Life and Times of John Morales
There hasn't yet been a history book written about John Morales. There will be. The legend of disco pioneer and mix savant John Morales
Italo Classics by KASSO Get Re-Edited by Jellybean Benitez
An Italo classic, New York and Chicago House staple from Best Record worked over by Jellybean Benitez with a magic that never loses its touch.
So/Me: Welcome to Issue 154 of 5 Magazine
Stepping Out: Anja Schneider on her departure from Mobilee and more inside the spankin' new issue of 5 Magazine.
What We’re Watching: Keith Haring’s The Message
Everything you wanted to know about the brilliant New York street artist Keith Haring from a gorgeous and rare documentary, Keith Haring: The Message.
Who’s Going to the Ten City Reunion?
Chicago, send the kids to the fam and call in sick for a week, because the city hasn't seen a powerhouse event of Chicago...
808 The Documentary Makes its Chicago Premiere April 17
Fresh off a debut at SXSW, the documentary on dance music's quintessential machine is set to debut in Chicago this April 17.
808 The Documentary,...
Jellybean Benitez Relaunches His Jellybean Soul Label
With two new releases, our man Jellybean Benitez has rekindled Jellybean Soul, his soulful house label, with a bit of an international flair.
The label...
Vincent Montana, Jr., Pioneer of the Philadelphia Sound, Passed Away Today
We first heard it from a Facebook post from Jellybean, and it looks like the news is true. Vincent Montana Jr, a producer, arranger,...
Jellybean Benitez on the Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Disco
August 2012 marks one year since the notorious Studio 54 re-opened its doors, this time as 24/7 Disco station on Sirius-XM satellite radio. To...
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5 Mag Cover Mix – Ralph Session: Sanctify vol 11
150 minute set of blazing deep house from native New Yorker and Freerange and Local Talk recording artist Ralph Session for 5 Mag's latest cover mix.