The Funk Is Forever When It Comes To Kalisway
The Toronto artist and producer is a champion of vibrant and pervasive funk grooves.
Celebrate The Sounds Of Our Favorite Songwriters With Mara TK
The former frontman of Electric Wire Hustle joins Essence to give props to music's best wordsmiths.
Charlie Wilson Embraces 2021 With A ‘Thankful New Year’ Playlist
The living icon blesses music lovers with a gratitude-filled playlist that encourages us to stay positive.
Dionne Warwick Rules Twitter, Pokes Fun At Chance The Rapper And The Weeknd Over Their Names
The soul singer has been on a roll on social media.
Angela Bofill On Creating Timeless Soul, Living Happily And Having Denzel As A Fan
The unsung legend checks in with ESSENCE after death rumors counted her out. But the "I Try" singer is very much still here and happy.
Here Are All Of The Black Women Nominated For 2021 Grammy Awards
We may win big at the upcoming Grammys on January 31
Steve Arrington’s Playlist Is Gonna Funk You Up Good
Tell anyone not listening to this week’s edition to go funk themselves.
Teedra Moses Returns With A New Single, A New Attitude And Your New Grown Woman Anthem
"The subject matter is exactly where I am right now in life. I’m very happy with my life," said to ESSENCE.
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.
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.
Apple Music Celebrates Soul And R&B’s Legacy With Soul September Campaign
The streaming platform is taking this month to amplify R&B icons, like Toni Braxton and John Legend, and newcomers with exclusive playlists and more.
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.
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.
Afro-German Artist Joy Denalane's 'Top Of My Love' Is Instant Vintage
This newly minted Motown artist, who’s been dubbed Germany’s queen of soul, delivers retro vibes in new video.
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
Patti LaBelle Remembers Making Black Music History at The Metropolitan Opera House
At 76, LaBelle breaks down why she still feels half her age, the backstory to her classic 'On My Own' and more.
Love Called, KEM Answered
After a six-year hiatus, the soulful singer is back and ready for his “greatest musical moment,” he says.
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.
Issa Rae's New Artist TeaMarrr Heats Up With New Song 'Temperature'
The rising talent gets a TV boost when her new single debuts on "Insecure" this Sunday.