Multi-platinum dance icon Crystal Waters has reunited with Stockholm–London duo ManyFew for their explosive third single, “Umm Bop”—a high-octane, jazz-infused house anthem built for peak summer energy.
Following their #1 UK hit “You & Me” and the rising success of their second single “Big Bite”—which has already amassed 74.9K streams, landed on 70 playlists, and reached over 2.5 million listeners—the collaborators are back with a hook-driven groove powered by sleek house production and Waters’ unmistakable vocals.
The extended mixes of “Umm Bop”—including Vocal, Dub, and Instrumental versions (IAH030)—arrived exclusively on Beatport August 8 for a two-week window, alongside a radio edit (IAH031) available the same day on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms. The full digital release is now out across DJ-focused outlets like Traxsource, Juno, and more, with remix packages and contest-winner announcements coming soon.
“I’m excited for everyone to hear this one,” shares Waters. “When ManyFew sent me the track, I came up with the hook line instantly. It was fun to once again add a little jazzy vibe to a House track. It has such a special urban feel to it.”
Adding even more excitement, Waters and ManyFew partnered with nonprofit Change The Beat (CTB)—founded by Sydney Blu—for the “Umm Bop” Remix Challenge, in collaboration with I Am House Records. Over 60 remixes poured in across a range of styles, from tech house to soulful grooves to loungey drum & bass. The top two winners will receive exclusive pro-level gear and see their remixes officially released on IAH Records.
A true house music legend, Crystal Waters is celebrated for timeless anthems like “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)”, “100% Pure Love,” and her chart-topping collaboration with Alex Gaudino, “Destination Calabria.” With six ASCAP Songwriter Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and three American Music Award nominations, her impact on global dance music is undeniable. She has achieved 12 #1 Billboard Dance Chart hits, 11 Top 10 tracks on the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart, over 100M Spotify streams, and currently boasts 3.8M monthly listeners.
Her I AM HOUSE Radio show, which features cutting-edge house tracks worldwide, has grown significantly—recently expanding to SiriusXM Utopia and now reaching 10.2M+ monthly listeners across 69 stations in 30 countries. Airing Saturdays at 7 PM ET with replays on Sundays and Thursdays at 8 PM ET, the show cements Waters’ tastemaker status.
In March 2025, Waters made waves at Miami Music Week, receiving top honors like the Voice of House Award at the inaugural FEMMY Awards and the Female Icon Award at the Electronic Dance Music Awards. Beyond the accolades, she spoke on influential panels like Winter Music Conference’s “Diversifying the Dancefloor: Advancing Equity and Access Through Meaningful Change” and FEMME HOUSE x W HOTELS’ “Impact, Longevity, and Equity in Dance Music.”
Meanwhile, ManyFew have earned a reputation for blending modern club culture with old-school grooves, with releases on Axtone, Musical Freedom, Selected, and Spinnin’ Records, gaining support from Axwell, Chris Lake, Duke Dumont, Gorgon City, and Rudimental. Their Electronic Heaven Radio show reaches 2M+ monthly listeners, with BBC Radio 1 support and a Future 4 nod from Tomorrowland. Their track Out Of My Head with Jack Wins hit #1 on 1001 Tracklists’ Best New Songs Chart and surpassed 20M Spotify streams. In 2022, they launched ManyFew Records, breaking into the Beatport Hype Charts in 2024 and even collaborated with ABBA’s Janne Schaffer on Back To Back.
With “Umm Bop”, Crystal Waters and ManyFew have crafted a track primed for club floors, festival stages, and heavy radio rotation. With more releases and remixes on the way, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for one of house music’s most iconic voices.