Everybody Loves Shay Lia’s Sunshine-y Vibes for This Week’s Playlist
This week’s edition focuses on the sunny side and brings comfort, warmth, and protection to your earbuds. “These days, I am listening to music very intentionally, as an escape or […]
The Most Anticipated Albums of Fall 2020
COVID-19 may have sidelined us, but these are the stereo-shaking tunes we're looking out for.
Erica Campbell Offers "A Little More Jesus" For This Week's Playlist
Add these songs of faith to your rotation and keep d'evils away.
It Takes a Spillage Village to Enjoy This Week's Playlist
EarthGang's WowGr8 and Olu offer up songs of testimony as a celebration of Black lives and music for ESSENCE's The Playlist.
Kaash Paige Introduces Essence's Official Cuffing SZN Opener Playlist
These 10 songs are for the socially distanced lover in you.
Spice Adds 10 Songs Of Hot Pepper To This Reggae and R&B Playlist
This week's theme centers around music yuh waan flap a wing to in time for Labor Day weekend.
Georgia Anne Muldrow's 10 Freedom Songs Will Have You Activated
This week's Playlist features revolutionary melodies to share during this time of chaos.
Speak On It: Rachel Cargle Chats With Nikki Giovanni And Rapsody
Author and activist Rachel Cargle moderates this cross-generational conversation between literary giant Nikki Giovanni and Grammy-nominated artist Rapsody on impacting past, present and future activism.
Nubya Garcia Shares 10 Inspirational Songs For Jazz And R&B Lovers
The multi award-winning tenor saxophonist celebrates her debut album by sharing her current songs of inspiration for ESSENCE's The Playlist.
Shatta Wale Curates 10 Songs Dripped In Black Excellence You Should Stream Right Now
The African Dancehall King, who appears on Beyoncé's "Already," selected songs meant to inspire and motivate the masses.
Mariah The Scientist Goes Into the Lab For This Week's Music Vibes
By co-curating The Playlist, this hot new artist selects contagious bops that are good for your DNA.
These R&B Artists Will Entangle You With Summer Vibes
This week's The Playlist features Sinéad Harnett, Jarreau Vandal and Tiwa Savage.
You're Cordially Invited To Listen To A Special Dinner Party Playlist
Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington and 9th Wonder join ESSENCE for a dinner party-inspired playlist not to miss
Here's Your Juneteeth Playlist To Celebrate Black Joy
Add these songs by Ric Wilson, Victoria Monét and Anderson .Paak to your cel-liberation playlist while you enjoy being Black and beautiful.
Georgia Anne Muldrow, Nubya Garcia and Hugh Masekela Share Jazzy Melodies In a Time of Chaos
Songs such as "March On" and "This Walk" speak peace to the war that's going on outside.
Soul Controllers: 10 Women DJs You Should Know and Groove To
These are some impressive spin doctors whose prescribed mixes should be in your daily rotation.
Chloe x Halle, Yebba and Jacob Collier Offer Danceable Grooves In Time For Summer
The PLAYLIST also co-stars Chelsie Denise and Anthony Hamilton and is only for the summertime partygoers.
Love Lockdown: Mahalia on Being Quarantined, Releasing 'Isolation Tapes' and Rediscovering Herself
The "What You Did" singer offers advice on dealing with the pandemic while sharing crazy song ideas that didn't make it onto her new project.
Shabazz Palaces Shows Gratitude, Rose Gold Stays True and KEM Asks For Your Love
Ishmael Butler premieres an ode to the women in his life, while Emmavie and Gregory Porter offer messages of hope and love in this week's edition of The Playlist.