00:00Joining me now on the red carpet, Ms. Daphne Wayans. How are you doing this evening?
00:08I'm better. I'm better that I'm here.
00:10Okay, so we're celebrating 45 years of Essence and Essence Brands.
00:15What do you feel may have been the most influential moment, or it could be an artist or any particular moment,
00:21in music for African-American women over the last 45 years?
00:25Oh, 45 years. Well, I don't have to pick this one, but okay.
00:29What Stands Out, Diana Ross, Donna Summers, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Head Reps, Vanity 6.
00:42I don't know if they count, but Vanity 6.
00:44That's the first time we've heard that one. I like that. That's a good play.
00:47Yeah, Vanity 6. Let me tell you something. I was glued. I was like, really, Prince? We can do that?
00:51I was a little girl, so yes.
00:54Okay, so what song is constantly looping in your playlist?
00:57Oh, God, right now? It's Everything Pharrell.
01:04This new Wyclef, Wyclef song, Wyclef and Avicii that just came out, electronic dance music.
01:12Keep an eye on it.
01:14And only.
01:15By Nicki Minaj. Did that come out?
01:18No, that's okay.
01:19Okay, good. That came out.
01:20That's okay.
01:21No, that's okay.
01:22Every time.
01:23Yeah, yeah, yeah. That part came out.
01:25Do you have a favorite Jill Scott song?
01:27I don't have one that isn't my favorite. Each one more than the next. Golden, How I Love, How We Love.
01:37Yes, all of them. All of them. Each one. I mean, really, I'm like, okay, is there one that I want to skip? No.
01:44You can't just pick. When it comes to Jill Scott, you can't pick Timeless.
01:46Thank you so very much for joining us on the carpet. I will see you inside. Thank you.
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