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We rounded up the sexiest songs of all time to help you heat things up this summer. You'll want to add them all to your nighttime playlist, promise.

Talents like Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers and Amanda Jones are having their say on the soundtracks of major movie projects.

Essence Music is an experimental record label based in Brazil committed in providing finely crafted art editions of high quality and individuality.

This years Soul Train Music Awards was filled with outstanding performances and celebrations. Check out the artist who won big.

Megan Thee Stallion, SZA, Tyla, and Lenny Kravitz each took home a moon person last nightfrom the 2024 MTV VMAs.

From Ciara to Lizzo, this year's AMAs was full of memorable moments!

Grammy-winner and multi-platinum superstar Alicia Keys is the latest headliner announced for the 2010 ESSENCE Music Festival set for this 4th of July weekend...

Mali Music will perform at the ESSENCE Festival on Friday, July 5.

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Rare Essence has been played on NTS in shows including The NTS Breakfast Show w/ Louise Chen, featured first on 14 July 2015. Songs played include Disco Fever,...

Everything old is new again.

ESSENCE honors Kelly Rowland at 2012 'Black Women In Music' event.

In the pews, on the streets and in the halls of Washington, songs of freedom rang out loud and proud during the civil rights era. As we mark the 50th...

The Today show interviews Mary J. Blige about the ESSENCE Music Festival, FFAWN and playing Nina Simone.

With his vocal ability reconfirmed, Tevin Campbell revealed Friday at Essence Festival that he has been working on new music.

Made up of over 8,000 jazz, blues, gospel, soul and reggae records that span almost a century, The Dijkstra Black Music Collection includes original and early...

As he celebrates the release of his third album, Mali Is, singer Mali Music joins ESSENCE.com in conversation about faith and spirituality.

A sneak peek at the female rap diva's rise to fame.

Ledisi talks locs and going chemical-free!

Held at Radio City Music Hall in its first year, the award ceremony has a rich music and pop culture history.

The Recording Academy celebrated some of music's brightest stars on Sunday night, a history-making evening for a few major winners.

On this segment of ESSENCE Live, Tamar Braxton talks about her highly anticipated album and talk show with Steve Harvey. We can't wait!

"For the first time I feel like I'm really able to really be myself," says Ali.

New music includes drops from Benny The Butcher ft. J. Cole, Rick Ross, NLE Choppa, KYLE, BlocBoy JB, Guapdad 4000, Pink Sweat$ and more.

Black Music Month Playlist: You Better Work"Work It Out" by Keyshia ColeNo matter what you do from nine to five, we all need music to get through the day. Work...

See who's been added to the list of performers for the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival.

Some of our favs graced the red carpet at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music. Hosted by Quinta Brunson, check out the dynamic ladies who graced us with their...

An entire makeup tutorial, rapped.

After a stint in rehab, the soul crooner makes his long-awaited return.

ESSENCE will honor Erykah Badu at this year's 'Black Women in Music' event.