Take a look at the best new music releases this week, with songs from JT, Coco Jones, Kehlani, Mario, and more.

“One Dance” is the song of the summer because (a) it’s an undeniable smash hit and (b) it combines elements of dancehall, Afrobeat, R&B, hip-hop, dance music and pop music. And it combines them well, ...

Take a look through 30 years of Black Joy, celeb sightings, and celebration of our culture through music on the ESSENCE festival stage NEW ORLEANS – JULY 04: Singer Rihanna performs during day one of ...

Happy Friday, folks. Another week, another fresh lineup of songs to carry you through the weekend and beyond. Whether you’re looking for an album to sit with or a single to blast on repeat, there’s ...

This year’s GRAMMY Awards are going to look a little bit different this year as artists, Recording Academy members and attendees adjust to the rules and regulations of COVID-19. Typically, the GRAMMYs ...

Happy Friday, folks. We’re back again with some amazing music for you and yours to vibe to this weekend.

The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival is only a week away and we just can’t wait to see all of the amazing performers, hang out with family and friends and eat some mouthwatering New Orleans cuisine. Since ...

This story was originally published in ESSENCE’s special 55th anniversary July/August 2025 issue, on stands now. When ESSENCE magazine’s inaugural issue was released in May of 1970, it stood alone in ...