Tank "Flying Solo" During 20th Essence Music Fest

 "YOU'RE MY STAR" SINGER-TANK/ ESSENCE  FEST RECAP

(NEW ORLEANS, LA.) -- He's "Stronger" and these days he's flying solo.  During the recent 20th Annual Essence Music Festival, TGT member Tank decided it was time to hit the main stage without his partners in crime. Singers Tyrese and Ginuwine were noticably absent as the well dressed crooner talked with the members of the press backstage about performing at one of the most anticipated events of the year.  CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO as Tank talks about the success of his new CD "Stronger" and his rising popularity as a sex symbol.

LEDISI -ESSENCE 2014

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LEDISI:  "NATURAL WOMAN"/ ESSENCE FEST RECAP

(NEW ORLEANS, LA.)--Give her a cap and gown because Ledisi has finally "graduated!" After many years of being hidden in the smaller, yet intimate Super Lounge, this year Ledisi got an opportunity to spread her wings.  The award winning singer joined the ranks of other big named acts like Prince, Lionel Richie, Charlie Wilson on the main stage in the covenant Super Lounge.  PRESS PLAY and watch Ledisi as she talks with journalists from around the country about what it is like to work the main stage of the Super Dome as a black woman with natural hair wearing 6 inch stiletto heels.  Don't worry Ledisi, you have more than earned every "delicious moment!"   Enjoyed!

ESSENCE: JILL SCOTT'S GOLDEN MOMENT

"GOLDEN"AND BLESSED/ESSENCE FESTIVAL RECAP

(NEW ORLEANS, LA.)--MINUTES FROM THE STAGE: Grammy Award winning actress and singer Jill Scott truly has a "golden" moment following her explosive performance at The 2014 Essence Music Festival.  Brent Rich,  Scott's self-professed "biggest fan" got an opportunity to touch the singer's heart backstage with a very special presentation.  2014 has truly been a banner year for Jill who has spent the better part of the year really stretching her acting pipes.  I can't wait to see her role in the upcoming biography detailing the "rise and fall" of legendary singer  James Brown in "Get On Up." PRESS PLAY and experience a rare, private moment between fan and  R&B "super star!"

ERYKAH BADU- Essence 2014

"BEST OF BADU"/  ESSENCE FEST RECAP

(NEW ORLEANS, LA.)--Through a series of reports, VISION/VOICE/VARION gives you a SECOND LOOK at some of the "hits and misses" during the 20th Annual Essence Music Festival.  Check out Eryka Badu as she teaches other about 'discovering something bigger than yourself."  Though her approach is often considered radical almost everyone agrees, ultimately Badu is true to her craft and the atristry we call pop culture.