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 ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from R&B/hip-hop artists such as Casper Sage and Denise Julia. Weekend One of this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival dominated headlines over the April ...

The 2026 Billboard Women in Music Impact honoree's "Folded" is a week away from radio history. By Trevor Anderson After a previous pair of runner-up results, Kehlani achieves their first No. 1 on ...

Nashville's "Music City" nickname originated in 1873 after the Fisk Jubilee Singers performed for Queen Victoria. Nashville, best known for country music, also has a rich history and thriving scene ...