4/5/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky, Anderson .Paak – Gangsta

Free Nationals are back with their first new music in four years. The neo-soul group have tapped A$AP Rocky and Anderson.Paak for the song Gangsta. Bringing the track to life is a Francois Rousselet directed music video in which the three artists are portrayed by children as they handle a court case in a child-governed society. Continue reading

4/4/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Missy Elliott – The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) is the debut solo single by Hip Hop artist Missy Misdemeanor Elliott.It was written and composed by Don Bryant,  Bernard Miller, Missy Elliott and producer Timbaland for her debut album Supa Dupa Fly and contains a sample of  Ann Pebbles 1973 single I Can’t Stand The Rain. Continue reading

4/3/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Nas – Sitting With My Thoughts

Nas has shared an official music video for the Magic 3 cut, Sitting With My Thoughts. The thoughtful song sees the rapper dive into his difficulties and ambitions early on in his career, looking back to when he was just a teenager. Continue reading

3/31/24 O&A NYC EASTER GOSPEL SUNDAY: Daryl Coley- When Sunday Comes

When Sunday Comes performed by Daryl Coley was featured on Donald Lawrence‘s 1995 gospel narrative album Bible Stories (1995).  Continue reading

3/30/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Nandy ft. Alikiba – Dah

Dah (Remix) is a new beautiful and impressive piece of melody by the Tanzanian female crooner, Nandy which features a voice from Alikiba.It was recorded and released in 2024 which has started going viral and becoming the new music to enjoy this time.

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3/30/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: AI Trump Needs a Prison Husband

AI Trump is seeking a prison husband – a real gentleman, who will gently pound him in the dumper… Continue reading

3/29/24 O&A NYC GOOD FRIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Calvary- Richard Smallwood

Richard Smallwood’s Calvary, led by Maurette Brown Clark, Darlene Simmons, and Carolene Hatchet, combines good compositional form with strong dramatic narrative elements creating a true gospel classic. 

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3/28/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Mtume – Juicy Fruit

Juicy Fruit is a song written by James Mtume and released as the lead-off single from Mtume’s third album, also titled Juicy Fruit.It features lead vocals by Tawatha Agee. The mid-tempo song is Mtume’s most well-known, proving enormously successful on R&B radio stations when first released. Continue reading

3/27/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti – Type Shit

Future and Metro Boomin have unveiled the official music video for Type Shit, featuring Travis Scott and Playboi Carti.We Don’t Trust You, a highly anticipated project, quickly made waves upon its release. It showcases the dynamic lyricism and innovative production that define Future and Metro Boomin’s partnership. Continue reading

3/25/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Destin Conrad ft. Alex Isley – Same Mistake

Same Mistake by Destin Conrad featuring Alex Isley talks about the pain of repeated mistakes in a relationship and the struggle to move on despite the temptation to stay.The lyrics reflect feelings of regret and the desire to break free from a cycle of heartache. Continue reading