By India Espy-Jones ·Updated May 28, 2024
Ari Lennox– who will be performing at the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival next month– has had a firm hold on the music industry since signing to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records in 2015. Whether she’s “leaving her curls in the shower” on records like “New Apartment” or blessing us with latest singles “Stay Awhile” and “Get Close,” the R&B artist is always relatable. Beyond her soulful
