Welcome to The State of R&B, ESSENCE’s look at the past, present and future of rhythm and blues. In this piece, writer Jaelani Turner-Williams addresses claims that today’s R&B is too sexual. R&B’s ...

Bow Wow reflects on his past relationship with Ciara during their musical peak in 2005. He acknowledged Ciara's rising stardom with her debut album, 'Goodies,' coinciding with their hit collaboration, ...

DaniLeigh is once again the center of online conversation — but this time, it’s not just for her music. The 29-year-old singer, best known for her hit single “Easy,” performed at Pershing Square in ...

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When Alicia Keys burst onto the music scene in 2001, she didn’t just arrive—she took over. With her signature braids, a grand piano, and a voice that could go from soft whispers to powerhouse belts, ...

Rookie tight end Colston Loveland was not even six months old when R&B singer Mario released “Let Me Love You,” a Grammy nominated track that would go on to become his defining hit and one of the ...