It was a fascinating experience to go through, just to see that physical anger and hear people yell out taunts or physically push you. We were surprised at how passionate [Obama’s] supporters became.

I try to come up with clever ways of visually stating what I’m feeling, without it just being like blatant. I just it comes from life and just how I see it.

As a five member DJ collective, together since 2000, Illvibe Collective has become Philadelphia’s best DJ crew.

WHAT DOES YOUR SHIRT SAY ABOUT YOU?: I think it affirms my high expectations.

Growing up, Philadelphia-based artist Stefan Kietzman drew outside the lines and now throws paint on everything from sneakers to vinyls to windows.

“My inspiration comes from so many different places: what I see on the streets, what I experience in my travels, what I read in books and the music I listen too.”

“Much of what would be considered R&B in the early 90s, has evolved into “neo soul”. It’s all good. Many say I’m that and many say I’m this, but I’ll always be that kid singing high notes to Shai and harmonizing with Boys II Men.”

“…I personally feel that Philly is underrated when it comes to the hip-hop dance scene…we’re talented and we have our own style, and that’s something that I want to expose to the world.”

“One of my personal missions is to help educate and strengthen women. We can be a really strong force to be reckoned with.”

TK Wonder is one of those musicians that you are lucky to know if you find out about her now, as opposed to kicking yourself in the future for missing out.