Lady Gaga | Miss Universe | My Fair Lady | Miss USA | Miss World | Miss America | Femina Miss India | Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy | First Lady of the United States | Udo Kier | Lady Antebellum | Miss Universe 2012 | Miss Universe 2011 | Lady Macbeth | Our Lady Peace | Miss Saigon | Miss Teen USA | Miss North Carolina USA | Lady Chatterley's Lover | Lady and the Tramp | Our Lady of Guadalupe | Miss Europe | Lady Godiva | Miss Universe 2013 | Lady Jane Grey | lady-in-waiting | Lady Gregory | Miss Universe 2010 | Miss Spain | Miss New York USA |
Essence was Simpson's first song-based rather than dance/club album, featuring guests such as Lou Rhodes, David Simpson, Lady Miss Kier and Wendy Page.
The album features a number of prominent rappers/musicians including Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Daz, Bobby Womack, Chuck D, and Lady Miss Kier from Deee Lite.