Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, ...

R &B award-winning singer Michael Eugene Archer, known to his fans as D’Angelo, died aged 51 after a battle with cancer, his family said in a statement. His family said the singer was leaving behind a ...

R&B and soul legend D’Angelo has passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. Born Michael ...

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 R&B world was left reeling on Tuesday, Oct. 14, when news broke that D'Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, had passed ...

Discovering new music is part of the thrill of being a music head. While the usual playlists often recycle the same chart-toppers, some of the most exciting voices in the game are flying under the ...

WHITESBURG, Ky. -- Some call the unusual blend of rural and urban music hillbilly hip-hop. Others call it hick-hop. The collaboration of banjos, fiddles and drums set to a beat that would leave a ...

Oct. 3 has hosted significant moments, such as birthdays and album releases, that have impacted the hip-hop and R&B industry.

The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, was recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice, and garnered mainstream ...