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
Play Another Slow Jam: An Oral History of The Quiet Storm
A look back at the radio format its creator Cathy Hughes and legendary host Melvin Lindsey revolutionized 40 years ago
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.
Stevie Wonder: Happy Birthday To Ya
For 24 hours, celebrated DJs D-Nice, Questlove and more honor the Grammy winner’s 70th birthday by spinning his endless catalog of classics
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.
Why We Need To Recognize And Celebrate Black Music Month This Month
Black Music Month is the celebration of music because Black music is the basis for all of American music.