Band, *1993 CA
Hip-Hop/Rap and R&B/Soul
In Essence (occasionally referred to simply as I.E.) is a 5-member Canadian R&B group that has had success both in Canada and the United States. The groups members, Dru, Pops, Smooth, Que and Touch all met in Toronto, Ontario in 1993. On a trip to NYC, In Essence met Funkmaster Flex and his manager and in 2001 they were signed to Franchise Entertainment. Shortly thereafter they released the single "You'll Never Find". The song garnered tremendous exposure in the US and aided in the success of Funkmaster Flex's Mix Tape Vol. 4.As a result of this exposure and success, In Essence signed a record Deal with Vik Recordings / BMG Canada and released their first album, The Master Plan, in 2003. In April 2004, In Essence won a Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year. In June of that same yea
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![]() | Sean Jones voc |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Friend Of Mine (New Baby Mix) | In Essence | 2003 | Single |
The Master Plan | In Essence | 2003 | Album |
You Will Never Find / Closer | In Essence | 2003 | Album |
I.E. | In Essence | 2002 | Album |
Thinkin' About You / Turn Around | 2 Rude / In Essence | 1999 | Album |
X / You Will Never Find / You Should´ve Told Me | Xzibit / In Essence / Kelly Price | Album |