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 the Official BCfm 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 Vandross was the most polite Soul singer to have ever lived. His music was less a quiet storm and more a beautiful sunshower,” writes Matty Wishnow for Past Prime.

Luther also adored our favorite ‘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! STANDARDS will be available on all music streaming apps in late April. Stay tuned!