During the final hours of the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this past Sunday, Roc Nation’s Bridget Kelly took to the stage to premiere two brand new songs from her upcoming debut album. The New York native delivered an emotional rendition of “Special Delivery,” a song detailing a bad breakup, before ending on a positive note with what is set to be the lead single off the album — “This Love,” a track themed around chasing love fearlessly. If you’re still undecided about BK you really should watch her perform this brand new material below.
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Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia, Aretha Franklin & Chaka Khan Rock ESSENCE Festival (Day 3)
It was certainly a night to remember to put it lightly, as the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival went out with a Bang on Sunday night. The show kicked off in grand worship fashion with the legendary Kirk Franklin, then shifted to modern soul with Anthony Hamilton and Fantasia, and then took it back to the good ole days with the incomparable Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan. No need to sugar coat it, read Essence’s account of last night’s show and see photos below… #SupportR&B!
D’Angelo, Keyshia Cole & Trey Songz Rock ESSENCE Festival (Day 1) (Photos & Video)
The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival is in full swing, one of R&B and Soul Music’s biggest events each year, and it has already proven to be one of the most exciting and brightest showings. With the main concert kicking off this past Friday night featuring performances from Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, the much-anticipated set by D’Angelo and Charlie Wilson, ESSENCE described and accounted the show’s opening night live from the Superdome in New Orleans. Read their review and see photos and video footage below…











