7/13/17 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackson 5- Dancing Machine

The Jackson Five perform Dancing Machine on Soul Train (watch Michael do the Robot). The 1974 hit single became the group first number 1 song since the 1971 release of Sugar Daddy.   Continue reading

7/13/17 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: 7-Pepper Crusted Striploin

7-Pepper Crusted Striploin takes your grilling experience up a notch with a striploin unlike any other. Continue reading

7/11/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Malcolm X- The House Negro And The Field Negro (2009)

Malcolm X’s The House Negro And The Field Negro speech was delivered in 1965 in Selma, Alabama. It happened while Martin Luther King Jr. was held in jail for his famous march on Selma. Malcolm X gave this speech to young protesters who received it very well. Continue reading

7/10/17 O&A NYC OUT AND ABOUT: PICKS OF THE WEEK- What’s Happening This Week July 10- July 17, 2017

Summer is here and the city is abounding with activity “24- 7- 365”. We have art celebrating popular culture in Brooklyn. Dance honoring dancers downtown. Blockbuster and Indie film share the silver screen, music blends with movement to reflect on Asian culture at Carnegie Hall, and the swashbuckling continues in Harlem. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

7/9/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Prince (Bootleg) Welcome To Switzerland Live 2011

Prince Bootleg Welcome To Switzerland Live 2011 – Amazing sound quality for a handheld bootleg (not bad visual either thanks to large screen)  Continue reading

7/8/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Lil Kesh- Shoki

Lil Kesh, the Bariga based newly signed YBNL recording artist, has created quite a buzz with his new track titled, “Shoki.” The song features his ybnl crew, Olamide, Ehis, and Partoranking. Continue reading

7/8/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Natalie Cole – Unforgettable Concert (1992)

Natalie Cole – Unforgettable Concert (1992) became also know as the Nat and Natalie tour due to the techno-savvy duet between the late Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie.  Continue reading

7/8/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: CA-RIO-CA SUNGA CO. Style Fashion Week Summer/Verao 2017- Runway Show

CA­-RIO­-CA SUNGA CO.’s 2017 collection embodies the spirit and energy of Rio de Janeiro. Founded on January 1, 2010 the company offers the consumer a distinctive line of swimwear or that complements the male physique without being overly revealing. Continue reading

(REPOST) 5/ 26/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince- Summertime

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Summertime by hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was released in May 1991. The lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1992 Grammy Awards.  Continue reading