It was a decade of grunge, pop, hip-hop, R&B, and everything in between. Join us as we count down our picks for the most ...

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 ...

The Crocodile might’ve waddled a few blocks north, but opposite the old venue at Second Avenue and Blanchard Street, a new music night is taking shape in the heart of Belltown. In the summer of 2024, ...

If you were around in the 1990s, you’ve probably heard of Kris Kross, the pint-sized rap group that had everyone wearing their clothes backwards and moving to their mega hit “Jump.” With the help of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. The two hip-hop icons are teaming up for a project steeped in ...