00:00Hey everybody, Janelle Snowden here with Genuine, one of the many artists performing at the 25th anniversary of the Essence Festival.
00:06You can't help yourself. Everywhere you go, you got to give them that Genuine wine.
00:11Got to give them that. No, thank y'all for supporting. I can't wait to get to Essence's 25th anniversary.
00:16Such a monumental moment for me. Last year I did the Michael Jackson tribute with Teddy Riley.
00:22So this year I'm on the Super Lounge, and I'm approved to y'all why I need to be on that main stage.
00:31I got my band this time. I got my dancers in my band, so I'm doing it. Oh, I'm fancy, huh?
00:3723 years in the making, baby. We're going to do it big.
00:3923 years?
00:4023 years. I came out in the 96th.
00:42And it's a special feeling that you have when you see people actually reciting the words that you sat in the studio and wrote.
00:52It really means something to me. You know what I mean?
00:55So when I see a girl, a woman out there, who's like, my whole life, I'll be like, I'm looking forward to it so much.
01:03When you think of Essence, Cecil, what is it that makes it different?
01:07Black power, black music, black unity, black love.
01:10Black women.
01:11Black women, of course. What am I talking about? Black women.
01:14You're coming to the Mecca of black women.
01:15And listen, and listen, I got seven girls, so, of course, black women.
01:17Seven daughters?
01:18Yeah.
01:19You've been busy.
01:20Very, very busy. The pony was working.
01:22Yeah.
01:23I can't wait to get there, ladies. Make sure you wear your red. You know, that's my favorite color.
01:28No matter where they wear the red.
01:31Well, I need to see it. Unless it's a little strap right there.
01:34Okay, okay. Just, you know, just ask me.
01:36You can wear the under, but I need to see it.
01:38Had to ask.
01:39Yes, I love it. I love it. Wherever, just let me know you're wearing it.
01:44I know Essence Festival is going to be off the chain.
01:45Absolutely.
01:46Happy 25th anniversary. Support Genuine. Follow me on all social media outlets at Genuine.
01:51We will see you at the 25th anniversary.
01:53For more info, go to essencefestival.com.
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