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Tickets to Rare Essence shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of their shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for their next several shows. Prices start at $97, but can range all the way up to $246. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see Rare Essence live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about them. Listen to some of their most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of their background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see Rare Essence live!

Who is Rare Essence?

Rare Essence is a band from Washington D.C. that has reached developing status across the hip-hop/rap, indie, and art pop categories. Rare Essence has released 22 live and studio albums and 20 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Jan 1, 1986 with their debut album titled Live at Breeze's Metro Club (Live Remastered 2022). Their most recent album release was RE Anthem - Live PA#24 Live at Aqua Nightclub 4-27-24 on Aug 16, 2024.

Rare Essence's Popularity

Rare Essence's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 157,825 on Spotify in the United States. They have become well known for their exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by nearly 30,000 listeners and over 20,000 followers on Spotify, but they also reach an additional almost 400,000 listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Rare Essence has a robust following on social media with more than 50,000 followers on Instagram. Their top video on TikTok has over 2,000,000 views.There are also almost 3,000 posts on Tik Tok with Rare Essence's tracks featured on them. Rare Essence is most listened to in Washington in the United States.When you attend your next Rare Essence show, it will be easy to see why they have built such a large following.

Rare Essence as an Artist

You likely recognize Rare Essence by their top tracks which include "Overnight Scenario", "Do You Know What Time it Is?", and "Pieces of Me". You might also listen to Rare Essence due to their earliest albums such as Live at Breeze's Metro Club (Live Remastered 2022), So What You Want? (Live), and Live at The Celebrity Hall and The Metro Club (Live Remastered 2022), but you may have heard of them from similar artists such as Chuck Brown, Backyard Band, and Junkyard Band.

Rare Essence Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
Disco FeverJan 1, 1978Single
Live at Breeze's Metro Club (Live Remastered 2022)Jan 1, 1986Album
So What You Want? (Live)Jan 1, 1995Album
Live at The Celebrity Hall and The Metro Club (Live Remastered 2022)Jan 1, 1997Album
Body SnatchersJan 1, 1998Album
RE-2000Jan 1, 1999Album
Doin' It Old School Style (Live at Club U)Mar 6, 2001Album
Classic Cuts, Vol. 2Aug 3, 2007Album
Classic Cuts, Vol. 1Aug 3, 2007Album
Rock With R.E.Jan 27, 2009Single
Ur Lookin' LuvableMay 12, 2009Single
Live PA #12: Live @ The D.C. Star, 4-17-10Jun 15, 2010Album
Live PA#14: Live @ The Tradewinds 9-16-11Nov 15, 2011Album
You Not ReadyJan 31, 2012Single
DJ Dirty Rico Presents: Mixtape, Vol. 1Apr 17, 2012Album
My CarDec 3, 2012Single
Rock This Party (Live)Dec 4, 2012Single
Give It HereDec 4, 2012Single
DJ Dirty Rico Presents: The Mixtape, Vol. 2Jul 2, 2013Album
She RatchetJul 30, 2013Single
TwerkNov 5, 2013Single
Pieces of MeNov 5, 2013Single
The Reunion: Live at the Hyatt Regency 9-11-2010Jan 19, 2015Album
Cups to the FloorMar 2, 2015Single
Live PA#17: Live @ The LMNT Event Center, Miami 7-12-15Jul 24, 2015Album
How I Wish You Could Love MeJan 1, 2016Single
Live PA #18 Live @ Cafe Asia 11-28-15Jan 29, 2016Album
Turn It UpMay 6, 2016Album
Tryna Go (R&B Version)Aug 18, 2016Single
Tryna GoAug 18, 2016Single
You Can't Run from The Crank (Live)Apr 28, 2017Single
Live PA#19: Live @ Fast Eddies 4-28-17Jun 2, 2017Album
Live PA#20 Live @ Panorama Room 9-30-17Dec 29, 2017Album
Live PA #21 (Live at Aqua Nightclub, 6-23-18)Oct 19, 2018Album
Disco Fever (Original)Dec 23, 2018Single
Don't Mute DCMay 24, 2019Single
PA#22 Live @ Aqua Nightclub 2-29-20: The QuarantineMar 20, 2020Album
Hit the FloorSep 20, 2020Single
Baby Don't You Go GoJun 18, 2021Single
The Official Sounds of the CapitalSep 3, 2021Single
Live PA #23 Live @ Aqua Nightclub 11-5-2022 ENERGY (Live)Jan 6, 2023Album
RE Anthem - Live PA#24 Live at Aqua Nightclub 4-27-24Aug 16, 2024Album

Rare Essence Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"Are You The Bomb"DJ Flexx Presents - GO GO 95Nov 23, 2004
"Baby Don't You Go Go"Baby Don't You Go GoJun 18, 2021
"Body Snatchers"Body SnatchersJan 1, 1998
"Do You Know What Time it Is?"Greatest Hits, Vol. IJan 1, 1998
"Hey Buddy Buddy - Live"Doin' It Old School Style (Live at Club U)Mar 6, 2001
"Hit the Floor"Hit the FloorSep 20, 2020
"Lock It"Greatest Hits, Vol. IJan 1, 1998
"Overnight Scenario"Classic Cuts, Vol. 1Aug 3, 2007
"Pieces of Me"Pieces of MeNov 5, 2013
"RARE ESSENCE_TMA_83 BPM"TAKE ME A_PART, THE REMIXESOct 5, 2018

Similar Artists to Rare Essence

ArtistGenreSpotify Followers
Chuck Brownhip-hop/rap29,569
Backyard Bandhip-hop/rap20,400
Northeast Groovership-hop/rap9,326
Junkyard Bandhip-hop/rap11,359
CCB (Critical Condition Band)hip-hop/rap6,756
The Huck-A-Bucksalternative3,949
Suttle Thoughtship-hop/rap3,759
Black Alleyhip-hop/rap4,296
Sam The Beast90s r&b7,319
Go-Go Mickeyhip-hop/rap3,968

Meet Rare Essence


Rare Essence is a Go-Go band that hails from Washington, DC. The indigenous funk inspired group has been performing since the 1970s. Rare Essence has worked with musical acts such as Heavy D and the Boys, KRS-1, The Roots, TLC, and Wu Tang Clan.