Pink Sweat$ Makes The Perfect Lovers Playlist
The ‘Pink Planet’ author guarantees that is the opposite of what you’d expect for a “for lovers only” playlist.
The Funk Is Forever When It Comes To Kalisway
The Toronto artist and producer is a champion of vibrant and pervasive funk grooves.
Joyce Wrice’s Playlist Is Songwriter Goals Done Right
The L.A.-based artist behind the hit album ‘Overgrown‘ shares her favorite masters of melody.
Houston’s Own Peyton Is All About Black Women Excellence
The Houston singer-songwriter shares music made by Black women and is all about celebrating their excellence.
This Is What Black Love Sounds Like According to PJ
This week’s edition of The Playlist is all about expressing your feelings
Celebrate Black History Every Day Of The Year With Mayor Aja Brown's Revolutionary Playlist
These 10 songs are meant to encourage your inner activist
Tarriona “Tank” Ball’s Playlist is Pure Friend Goals
The Tank & The Bangas frontwoman gives us 10 jams to share with those you love
Soulection’s Joe Kay Presents ‘A Beginner’s Guide To Future Sounds’
Music is in good hands thanks to Soulection’s head honcho and these wonderful artists.
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.
Infinity Songs’ Playlist Says Cheers To New Beginnings
Despite the chaos outside, the popular quintet shares tunes meant for a fresh start.
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.
Stay Trippy With This O.G.-Laced Playlist Featuring Juicy J
‘The Hustle Continues’ keeps the Oscar-winning rap icon vibrant and in another lane.
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.
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.
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.