Entertainment
May 25, 2020
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.
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May 8, 2020
Happy 50th Birthday Queen: An A–Z Guide To All Things Erykah Badu
As we celebrate her 50th turn around the sun, we break down all you need to know about our favorite neosoul singer.
Entertainment
May 4, 2020
Hey Verzuz, Here's More Women You Can Put In The Game
We're so ready for the battle between Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, but this music expert says we're only scratching the surface of Black women music creatives ready for their time in the ring.
Entertainment
Apr 17, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Serves Steamy Hot 'Coffee' In New Video
The sensuous vid brings every shade, texture and curve front and center.
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Feb 25, 2019
They've Got Next! 7 Black Female Music Artists Who Belong On Your Radar
These artists vary in sound but they are on their way to becoming the next big thing in music.
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Feb 13, 2019
Get Ready To Sway! Here Are 20 Of The Most Iconic R&B And Soul Songs Of Our Time
Take a trip down memory lane and add these R&B songs to your next playlist.
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Established in 2010, ESSENCE Black Women in Music celebrates the accomplishments of both emerging and established artists and influencers during GRAMMY® week. Previous celebrants include Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland, Solange, Lianne La Havas and Emeli Sandé.
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May 3, 2018
[SPONSORED] Go Inside the 2018 ESSENCE Black Women in Music Event Honoring Missy Elliott
Major pop stars aligned for this year’s Black Women in Music event.
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Jan 26, 2018
VIDEO: Watch Danielle Brooks, Remy Ma, Tank & More Rap Missy Elliott's 'Work It' & 'The Rain'
Some of our favorite celebs test their knowledge of Missy’s lyrics on the ESSENCE Black Women In Music red carpet.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jan 11, 2018
Rapsody And Leikeli47 To Perform At ESSENCE Black Women In Music Event Honoring Missy Elliott
Two of Hip Hop’s most innovative young voices will hit the stage in celebration of the ultimate innovator herself.
Celebrity
Jan 27, 2010
50 Black Female Grammy Winners We Love
As we gear up for the Grammys tonight, take a look back in Black history with the fabulous Black women who’ve taken home the prestigious award, from Rihanna and Ella Fitzgerald to Beyonce and Sade.
Videos
Feb 12, 2016
‘Black Women in Music’ Guests Share Their #BlackGirlMagic Moments
Jazmine Sullivan, Andra Day, Zendaya, Corinne Bailey Rae and other women stop by our red carpet to dish on their ultimate #BlackGirlMagic moments (spoiler: There was a lot of Beyonce!).
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Feb 6, 2015
Hottest Hairstyles from ESSENCE's BWIM
The red carpet at ESSENCE’s 6th annual Black Women in Music event was on fire with some of the hottest hairstyes around. We’ve rounded up the best looks from the celebration to inspire your next ‘do.
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Jun 30, 2017
In 'Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,' We See How Bad Boy Records Reached Iconic Status
The 'Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop' documentary gives us an inside look at what it took to create the legendary Bad Boy label
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jun 29, 2017
Modern Black Feminism, Hip-Hop And The Bad Boy Women Who Paved The Way
When Black women are often told we are too loud, too outspoken and too independent, these women allowed themselves to be fully human decades before woke Twitter and deep tumblr were conceived.
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Jun 29, 2017
The 7 Most Iconic Fashion Moments From Bad Boy's Leading Ladies
Bad Boy has always been about pushing the boundaries, changing the game and making noise. As the leading ladies of the empire, Lil' Kim, Mary J. Blige and more were all about making bold and memorable style statements. See the most iconic looks here!
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jun 29, 2017
Can't Stop, Won't Stop: The Women Of Bad Boy
Nearly twenty-five years after it was founded, hip-hop aficionados can't say enough about the impact Bad Boy Records had on the world
Entertainment
Jun 29, 2017
9 Throwback Photos Of The Women Of Bad Boy We Love
Let's take it back to the time when the women of Bad Boy reigned supreme.
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Jun 28, 2017
How June Ambrose Changed Hip-Hop With Bad Boy's Shiny Suits
The stylist opens up about her work ethic that created one of the most iconic Bad Boy looks.
Entertainment
Jun 26, 2017
Do You Know These 10 Things About Bad Boy Records?
If you think you know the Bad Boy story from front to back, test your knowledge!
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May 22, 2017
June's Diary Celebrates Black Music With A Capella Renditions Of Songs By John Legend, XSCAPE & More
2017 ESSENCE Fest performers June's Diary stopped by the ESSENCE offices and showed us exactly why they're the new girl group to watch.
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May 19, 2017
A Day In Her Beautiful Life: Lalah Hathaway
The five-time Grammy winner makes sure her downtime between shows stays as soul-fulfilling as her music.