A week ahead of the release of her second album, ‘Ellevation,’ Elle Varner told us why she keeps coming back to ESSENCE: “There’s always something new, fresh, exciting, and it’s always an experience, especially as a Black woman where you get to be with your people in such a loving, welcoming, rich environment.”

Elle Varner Teases Sophomore LP ‘Ellevation’ & Says Why She Comes To ESSENCE Every Year