Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat

Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat

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Teddy Riley, Keith Sweat On R&B's Legacy & Keeping Their Music Alive

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The two music figures talk about what is missing in today's musical landscape and how their music is getting passed down to new generations
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 19, 2018 - 3:04 pm

A lot has changed since new jack swing — a fusion of R&B, hip hop and other genres — exploded onto the scene back in the '80s. Two of the biggest names in R&B, including GRAMMY-winning new jack swing producer/songwriter Teddy Riley and the great singer Keith Sweat, know that well. Together, Riley and Sweat created the new jack hit, "I Want Her."

Teddy Riley, Keith Sweat On R&B's Legacy

We caught up with the two music figures backstage at Essence Festival 2018 in New Orleans to hear about the legacy of R&B, the lack of  what they call "wedding" and "love-making music," and other ways they feel music is different now. They also shared how their music is being passed down to new generations.

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SWV

SWV

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SWV On R&B's Resurgence, New Jack Swing, Nicki Minaj & More

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The iconic '90s vocal trio talk about the high they get from watching their fans sing along with them and give props to today's hip-hop infused R&B
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jul 17, 2018 - 2:05 pm

Reuniting in 2005, GRAMMY nominees SWV — aka Sisters With Voice — returned triumphantly to an R&B scene that owes much of its modern swagger to the influence of their early career hits in the '90s such as "Weak," "Right Here," "You're The One," and more.

SWV Talk Today's R&B, Nicki Minaj & More

We caught up with the trio from the Bronx, N.Y., backstage at Essence Festival 2018 in New Orleans to hear how R&B's resurgence looks from where they sit, their thoughts on the legacy of new jack swing and Teddy Riley, and how hip-hop's impact on the music world — specifically Nicki Minaj — has affected them.  

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Lizzo

Lizzo

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Exclusive: Lizzo On Lollapalooza, New Music & RuPaul's 'Drag Race'

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We caught up with Lizzo backstage at Lollapalooza to get the latest on her music and career
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Aug 5, 2018 - 1:38 pm

You'd be hard-pressed to find a bigger personality than Lizzo. The hip-hop queen exudes confidence, humor and attitude. Her last album, Coconut Oil, established her as one of today's strongest voices for individuality and self-love, and she gained even more exposure as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race. But Lizzo is just getting started.

Lizzo On Lolla, New Music & 'Drag Race'

Right before she rocked the stage at Lollapalooza, Lizzo stopped by to talk about her upcoming set, the new music she's working on, and how Drag Race changed her career.

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The Shindellas

The Shindellas

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The Shindellas On Collabs With Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson & More

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The trio of singers talk about which music superstar they would collaborate with and how it was to work with Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Jul 26, 2018 - 4:57 pm

The Shindellas may be new to the music scene — their debut single "Reconsider" was just released this June — but already they are working with GRAMMY-nominated producers Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly. The all-female trio has "come together in sisterhood to sing songs about self-love, self-worth and self-respect."

The Shindellas On Working With Chuck Harmony

We caught up with the group backstage at Essence Festival 2018 in New Orleans to learn how it was working with Harmony and Kelly as well as how they have influenced their sound. They also share which music superstar they would like to collaborate with.

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Ashanti

Ashanti

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The Essence Of Essence Festival 2018: Recording Academy Recap

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Join us on-the-ground in New Orleans for the 24th annual festival celebrating Black women and music to get a sense of what makes Essence so special
Nate Hertweck
GRAMMYs
Jul 10, 2018 - 3:07 pm

Each summer, Essence Festival descends upon New Orleans for a whirlwind of performances, discussions, exhibitions, and parties. But what makes this summer celebration, now in its 24th year, so special?

Inside Essence Festival 2018

Empowering. Unified. Entertaining. Creative. Excellent. Essence is a one-of-a-kind event. Go backstage with the Recording Academy to talk to some of the hottest artists in town for the festivities and hear their take on why Essence stands out as the premiere gathering in celebration of Black women and music.

Follow Us Behind The Scenes At Essence Music Festival 2018