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
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Category Archives: Throwback Thursday
(REPOST) 5/ 26/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince- Summertime
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
6/29/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Teddy Pendergrass – Close The Door
Close The Door was a hit song for Teddy Pendergrass in 1978 and written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It was released from his second solo album, Life Is Worth Singing. Continue reading
6/22/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: RuPaul- Supermodel (You Better Work)
Supermodel (You Better Work) is a 1992 mainstream hit by dance music singer, drag queen and international gay icon RuPaul. It was the third single (but first major label single) from his album Supermodel of the World.
6/17/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: Sylvester
Sylvester James, Jr., better known as disco and soul singer-songwriter Sylvester, was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. His flamboyant and androgynous appearance exemplified the late 1970s. Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco.“ Continue reading
6/1/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Babyface – Every Time I Close My Eyes
Babyface, song writer, producer, musician and performer, of Every Time I Close My Eyes the second single from his album The Day. Backing vocalist Mariah Carey and a saxophone solo by Kenny G assisted Babyface complete his sensual 90’s R&B message. Continue reading
5/18/17 O&A NYC WITH THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL ENCORE PERFORMANCE: Dave Chappelle Def Comedy Jam (1993)
Def Comedy Jam is an HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons.The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show returned on HBO’s fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians. Continue reading
5/18/17 O&A NYC WITH THROWBACK THURSDAY:Clipse – Mr. Me Too ft. Pharrell Williams
Mr. Me Too and Mr. Me Too is the person that sits there and examines your style and takes a piece of it. Also taken from the stage name Justin Meetoo. It addresses the competitive dude on the street who, when you get this or that they’re like, Me too. Continue reading
4/27/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aaliyah – Try Again
Try Again by recording artist Aaliyah was written by Static Major andTimothy Mosley , and produced by Timbaland. The song was released on February 22, 2000, as the lead single for the soundtrack to the film Romeo Must Die. Continue reading
4/13/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vanessa Williams – Dreamin’
Vanessa Williams recorded Dreaming in 1988 it was release on her debut album, The Right Stuff. Continue reading
