#bcfm soul

[mr-divabetic]

Sisters Crystal Wilson Blackmon and Penni Wilson, the singer-songwriter duo known as  Crystal Penny, have released a new song, “Standards,” a timeless R&B tune brought to life by their trademark vocal harmonies, an engaging melody and lyrics that praise the legendary divas of soul music.

Already embraced by UK audiences, Crystal Penny’s new single is a follow-up to their original soul classic recordings (performed under the group name The Lovations) that have gone viral and will be available on all music app platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon starting April 21, 2023.

The core sentiment of their new single is a celebration of the Queens of the Quiet Storm. Many of these legendary ladies’ personal and professional journeys hit close to home to the Wilson sisters. “The women mentioned in the song are our icons,” says Crystal Blackmon Wilson. “We grew up listening to Sarah Vaughan and idolized Etta James and Dionne Warwick. These women inspired us to sing in the first place.”

Crystal and Penni understand how love songs affect the way we love, live, and interact with one another. “Our favorite vocalists express the grand illusion of what love should be and what we should feel,” Penni adds.  “We hear it on the radio and strive to find it in our lives.”

Standards’ catchy hook is a list of famous divas’ names, including Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan, Phyllis Hyman, and Patti LaBelle. These women taught higher standards of romance to generations of Quiet Storm listeners.

Discover the inspiring artist’s music on Spotify and Facebook at the following link  https://www.facebook.com/CrystalPennyMusic. Follow the artist’s official social media page on Instagram for updates on newer music. For interviews, reviews, collaborations, and bookings, reach out through this mrdivabetic@gmail.com.

ABOUT

Crystal Penny is the dynamic duo of singer-songwriter sisters Crystal and Penni Wilson, who have shared the stage or recorded with such icons as Rick James, Barry White, Maurice White, Lou Rawls, and Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions, among many others. Their sweet harmonies accompany the late maestro Barry White on his classic hit “Practice What You Preach.” The two also appeared on OWN network’s Realty TV show, “Flex & Shanice,” starring Crystal’s daughter, Grammy-nominated recording artist Shanice Wilson, her husband, actor and comedian, Flex, and their children.

Sisters Crystal Wilson Blackmon and Penni Wilson’s five decades in the music industry are filled with sweet vintage soulful tunes. They started singing young, growing up in a family of gifted singers. Their music is a brilliant source of support for all listeners. These two eclectic stars have singing in their blood which makes them the perfect duo to listen to!

[mr-divabetic]

GREAT NEWS!! Our song, Crystal Penny’s STANDARDS, produced by Ivan Hampden Jr. holds strong at #3 on the BCfm Official Soul Chart with Tony Griffin. 

Crystal Penny's new single is a loving tribute to the extraordinary soulful divas whose timeless romantic classics still capture our hearts today. The song's hook mentions Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Etta James, Sarah Vaughan, Phyllis Hyman, Nina Simone, Chaka Khan, and Patti LaBelle by name. Every generation has a different way of talking about love through music. Fortunately, our ears were tuned into the sweet sounds of the Quiet Storm during the 80's. 

The soothing rhythms and soft and warm sensuality in these women's songs have guided how we love and express love. We thank these eight black female artists and many more for their enduring classics. Here's the link: https://open.spotify.com/track/3B1Ash4Rhg7HcZzD3sx4tP?si=400a2994471d4471

[mr-divabetic]

Crystal Penny’s new single, Standards is # 3 on the BCfm Radio’s Official Soul Chart hosted by Tony Griffin.

Sisters Crystal Wilson Blackmon and Penni Wilson, are known as the singing-songwriting duo Crystal Penny.

Their timeless R&B tune is brought to life by Crystal and Penni’s trademark vocal harmonies, an engaging melody, and lyrics praising the legendary soul music divas.

Standards’ catchy hook is a list of famous divas’ names, including Etta James, Sarah Vaughan, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan, Phyllis Hyman, and Patti LaBelle. These women taught higher standards of romance to generations of Quiet Storm listeners.

Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/3B1Ash4Rhg7HcZzD3sx4tP?si=b807271c350f4d9e

[mr-divabetic]

RELEASE DAY!!! Our new song,  Crystal Penny’s STANDARDS, is now available on music streaming platforms. Currently #3 on the BCfm Official Soul Chart and gaining radio spins in UK. Check it out! 

[mr-divabetic]

Life can change in a blink of an eye. So in the last few remaining hours before a new BCfm Official Soul Chart is announced, I wish to express my gratitude to my friends and musical colleagues Ivan Hampden Jr., Penni Wilson, and Crystal Blackmon, who lent their time, talents, and expertise to create our song, STANDARDS. This song is a tribute to the fantastic DIVAS, whose timeless classics captured our hearts on the Quiet Storm radio formats. Their words, outpouring of emotions, and songs shaped our standards for romance and love. 

[mr-divabetic]

Overjoyed to see STANDARDS jump to #5 on the BCfm Soul Chart this week! 

[mr-divabetic]

AMAZING!! Our new single, Crystal Penny's STANDARDS, produced by Ivan Hampden Jr., debuts at #15 on BCFM Radio's Soul Chart, hosted by DJ Tony Griffin. 

STANDARDS is a tribute to many of the Queens of the Quiet Storm who shaped our expectations about falling and being in love with a song. Available on all music streaming apps in late April 

[mr-divabetic]

I just heard this lovely song, No Regrets from the Groove Association band featuring Georgie B  and Deborah Bell on DJ Tony Griffin’s Soul Chart on BCfm. 

[mr-divabetic]

Life's joys and chart positions go by so fast; I want to hold on a bit longer before they pass. 

The song I co-wrote, "STANDARDS" appearing on BCFM Radio Official Soul Chart, is my tribute to the leading ladies of R&B and their timeless classics that shaped my young heart's ideals of love. 

I grew up listening to their standards on Quiet Storm on WDKX in Rochester, NY, and have been a fan ever since. 

There will also never be any doubt about the monumental role Luther Vandross and his music played in my life. His genius as a songwriter, producer, and artist for conveying all the emotional yearnings of romance are the rhythms to which all lovers dance.  Luther also adored 'divas,' so our song celebrates him too. 

Thank you to DJ Tony Griffin and BCFM Radio for enjoying Crystal Penny' "STANDARDS" as much as I do. I am overjoyed!

[mr-divabetic]

Wow, I'm overjoyed that a song I co-wrote, "STANDARDS" by the dynamic duo, Crystal Penny debuted at #15 on the @BCfmRadio Official Soul Chart.

 STANDARDS is a tribute to all the Queens of the Quiet Storm that I grew up listening to and loving on @1039WDKX in Rochester, NY. Their timeless romantic classics still capture my heart today. 

[mr-divabetic]

GREAT NEWS! 

Our new song, Crystal PennyCrystal Penny's latest song, ‘Standards, produced by Ivan Hampden Jr, has been added to ArdennCafe radio's playlist in France!

‘Standards’ is #7 on this week's BCfm Radio Soul Chart hosted by Tony Griffin!!! It's a blend of R&B and soul, paying tribute to our favorite female vocalists whose songs still capture our hearts. 

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/3B1Ash4Rhg7HcZzD3sx4tP?si=4ee184b5c94b4833&fbclid=IwAR3-Gt1TC2IJYJjImNDGDRwmjka9Awrwx2BXd9WtPT_EvHGBr0a46KV98OQ&nd=1

[mr-divabetic]

Crystal Penny's new single, STANDARDS, is #7 on the BCfm Official Soul Charts. I'm thrilled by UK listeners' warm response. Currently, STANDARDS has over 1,000 Spotify streams and 10,000 YouTube views.https://open.spotify.com/track/3B1Ash4Rhg7HcZzD3sx4tP?si=b05a8ebbbab54ab9

[mr-divabetic]

Crystal Penny’s STANDARDS sticks at #3 on the BCfm Official Soul Chart : https://open.spotify.com/track/3B1Ash4Rhg7HcZzD3sx4tP?si=d816849505c04f03

[mr-divabetic]

Crystal Penny’s new single, Standards is # 3 on the BCfm Radio’s Official Soul Chart hosted by Tony Griffin.

Sisters Crystal Wilson Blackmon and Penni Wilson, are known as the singing-songwriting duo Crystal Penny.

Their timeless R&B tune is brought to life by Crystal and Penni’s trademark vocal harmonies, an engaging melody, and lyrics praising the legendary soul music divas.

Standards’ catchy hook is a list of famous divas’ names, including Etta James, Sarah Vaughan, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan, Phyllis Hyman, and Patti LaBelle. These women taught higher standards of romance to generations of Quiet Storm listeners.

Many of these legendary ladies’ personal and professional journeys hit close to home to the Wilson sisters. “The women mentioned in the song are our icons,” says Crystal Blackmon Wilson. “We grew up listening to Sarah Vaughan and idolized Etta James and Dionne Warwick. These women inspired us to sing in the first place.”

Crystal and Penni understand how love songs affect the way we love, live, and interact with one another. “Our favorite vocalists express the grand illusion of what love should be and what we should feel,” Penni adds.  “We hear it on the radio and strive to find it in our lives.”

The track was produced by Ivan Hampden Jr., who scored a UK Soul Chart hit with his song, Mama’s Kitchen Table, featuring Paulette McWilliams last Spring.

[mr-divabetic]

What an incredible week! Crystal Penny’s new single, STANDARDS, won’t be released until Friday, April 21, but we’re already climbing the BCfm Radio Official Soul Chart, booking interviews, and gaining radio play throughout Europe.