Entertainment
May 25, 2020
Soul Controllers: 10 Women DJs You Should Know and Groove To
These are some impressive spin doctors whose prescribed mixes should be in your daily rotation.
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May 8, 2020
Happy 50th Birthday Queen: An A–Z Guide To All Things Erykah Badu
As we celebrate her 50th turn around the sun, we break down all you need to know about our favorite neosoul singer.
Entertainment
May 4, 2020
Hey Verzuz, Here's More Women You Can Put In The Game
We're so ready for the battle between Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, but this music expert says we're only scratching the surface of Black women music creatives ready for their time in the ring.
Entertainment
Apr 17, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rowland Serves Steamy Hot 'Coffee' In New Video
The sensuous vid brings every shade, texture and curve front and center.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Feb 25, 2019
They've Got Next! 7 Black Female Music Artists Who Belong On Your Radar
These artists vary in sound but they are on their way to becoming the next big thing in music.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Feb 13, 2019
Get Ready To Sway! Here Are 20 Of The Most Iconic R&B And Soul Songs Of Our Time
Take a trip down memory lane and add these R&B songs to your next playlist.
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ESSENCE's 2015 Black Women in Music event will honor Jill Scott.
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May 3, 2018
[SPONSORED] Go Inside the 2018 ESSENCE Black Women in Music Event Honoring Missy Elliott
Major pop stars aligned for this year’s Black Women in Music event.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jan 26, 2018
VIDEO: Watch Danielle Brooks, Remy Ma, Tank & More Rap Missy Elliott's 'Work It' & 'The Rain'
Some of our favorite celebs test their knowledge of Missy’s lyrics on the ESSENCE Black Women In Music red carpet.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jan 11, 2018
Rapsody And Leikeli47 To Perform At ESSENCE Black Women In Music Event Honoring Missy Elliott
Two of Hip Hop’s most innovative young voices will hit the stage in celebration of the ultimate innovator herself.
Videos
Feb 6, 2015
BWIM: Zendaya Coleman
Zendaya Coleman dishes with editor Yolanda Sangweni on the red carpet of ESSENCE Black Women in Music 2015. Find out which Jill Scott anthem is her power song!
Videos
Feb 6, 2015
BWIM: Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks is coming into her own. ESSENCE Editor Yolanda Sangweni found out more about Jordin’s style and influence on the Black Women in Music red carpet.
Videos
Feb 6, 2015
BWIM: Golden Brooks
Does Golden Brooks have a new series in the works? ESSENCE Live! host Dana Blair gets the scoop on the Black Women in Music red carpet.
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Jan 23, 2014
Celeb Cam: A Candid Look Inside Last Year's BWIM Party
ESSENCE’s 5th annual Black Women Music event honored Scottish songbird Emeli Sandé. See Chrisette Michelle, Michelle Williams, Ledisi and more in the roundup of Instagram pics from the event.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jan 23, 2014
Video: Red Carpet at Black Women in Music 2014
See what stars attended ESSENCE’s 5th annual celebration of women in the music industry.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jan 23, 2014
Looks We Love: ESSENCE's Black Women in Music
Check out Goapele’s gorgeous new look, Kelis and more!
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Jun 30, 2017
In 'Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,' We See How Bad Boy Records Reached Iconic Status
The 'Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop' documentary gives us an inside look at what it took to create the legendary Bad Boy label
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jun 29, 2017
Modern Black Feminism, Hip-Hop And The Bad Boy Women Who Paved The Way
When Black women are often told we are too loud, too outspoken and too independent, these women allowed themselves to be fully human decades before woke Twitter and deep tumblr were conceived.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jun 29, 2017
The 7 Most Iconic Fashion Moments From Bad Boy's Leading Ladies
Bad Boy has always been about pushing the boundaries, changing the game and making noise. As the leading ladies of the empire, Lil' Kim, Mary J. Blige and more were all about making bold and memorable style statements. See the most iconic looks here!
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jun 29, 2017
Can't Stop, Won't Stop: The Women Of Bad Boy
Nearly twenty-five years after it was founded, hip-hop aficionados can't say enough about the impact Bad Boy Records had on the world
Entertainment
Jun 29, 2017
9 Throwback Photos Of The Women Of Bad Boy We Love
Let's take it back to the time when the women of Bad Boy reigned supreme.
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
Jun 28, 2017
How June Ambrose Changed Hip-Hop With Bad Boy's Shiny Suits
The stylist opens up about her work ethic that created one of the most iconic Bad Boy looks.
Entertainment
Jun 26, 2017
Do You Know These 10 Things About Bad Boy Records?
If you think you know the Bad Boy story from front to back, test your knowledge!
ESSENCE Black Women in Music
May 22, 2017
June's Diary Celebrates Black Music With A Capella Renditions Of Songs By John Legend, XSCAPE & More
2017 ESSENCE Fest performers June's Diary stopped by the ESSENCE offices and showed us exactly why they're the new girl group to watch.
Beauty
May 19, 2017
A Day In Her Beautiful Life: Lalah Hathaway
The five-time Grammy winner makes sure her downtime between shows stays as soul-fulfilling as her music.
