Ever wondered exactly what it takes to have a hand in creating all the entertainment magic we see and hear that keeps us replaying that unforgettable song or re-watching that amazing movie 10 times over?

Behind The Board is a new ESSENCE video series where we connect with some of the extraordinary ladies who work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry as they walk us through their process and share their secrets to success. 

Check out the video above to see award-winning songwriter and hitmaking songstress, Sevyn Streeter, take us through her songwriting process and then be sure to keep an eye out for our next installment of Behind The Board.