Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, ESSENCE editor Rivéa Ruff reports on the blending of hip-hop and R&B. Since the ...
Balancing her creativity with the responsibilities of her day-to-day life has been a challenge, but a worthwhile one for ...
There’s an undated picture of vintage me in my grandmother’s family photo album that’s so retro, ‘90s Black girl, it’s hilarious and historical at the same time. In it, I’m 13, maybe 14 years-old, and ...
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Hip Hop in 1995 was entering a more competitive, high-energy era. With new stars emerging from Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, the sound of the city was shifting toward hard drums, rugged flows, and ...
Come bring in the New Year with close friends and family on the dancefloor at Mayes on Polk Street! You already know we are partying all night! Come listen to some throwback hip hop and r&b jams and ...
From Jodeci-style fits to performances by R&B icons, 21 Savage’s 8th annual birthday party turned Atlanta into a nostalgic ...
Get ready to dance and sing to all your favorite R&B And Hip Hop Throwbacks all night! 😛Giving you nostalgic moments from the 90s, 2000s, 2010s, & 2020s. Music from T.Pain, Keyshia Cole, The Dream, ...
On the other hand, rappers like Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, and Gangsta Boo dared to push the boundaries of how women should dress, opting for sexy form-fitting silhouettes and exposed undergarments that ...