11/15/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Diana Ross- I Still Believe

I Still Believe the song by Diana Ross takes a page out of the “Love Hangover” playbook (as did Diana’s version of “I Will Survive”), starting off as a sultry piano-led ballad before exploding into a joyful, club-ready groove. Ms. Ross is in fine, lush voice crooning the words “In love I still believe…it’s all I ever need…,” and as she’s joined by a soft symphony of instruments, one can’t help but think of another Ross classic, “Theme from Mahogany.” But when the tempo picks up, a Latin-infused disco beat takes over that lends a new, exciting sound to the already-vast Diana discography. 
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5/3/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: O’Jays – Back Stabbers

Back Stabbers the O’Jays 1972 chart topping hit  warns men about their male “friends” who smile to their faces, but are secretly planning to steal their wives or girlfriends.  Continue reading

4/2/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Vogue Femm – Starring Dashaun “Evisu” Wesley

 Vogue Femm– a short dance film Starring Dashaun Wesley Director: Sailey Williams. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janelle Monáe – Django Jane

Janelle Monáe just dropped two songs Make Me Feel  and Django Jane (and their accompanying music videos) from her new album Dirty Computer. Continue reading

2/28/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Chappelle’s Show – Making the Band Uncensored

Sean Puffy Combs sends the contestants on his reality show to all corners of the city. Continue reading

2/25/18 O&A NYC FOOD/SUNDAY BRUNCH: Jamaican Jerk Steak Tacos

Jamaican Jerk Steak Tacos spice up a rainy Sunday brunch. This quick and easy dish helps create a fun, laid back brunch where the attention stays on your guest(s).  Continue reading

2/22/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Oleta Adams- Get Here (Live)


Oleta Adams scored her biggest hit to date with her Grammy nominated cover of Brenda Russell’s Get Here from the Circle of One album.   Continue reading

2/21/18 O&A NYC FILM: Tyson Beckford- Chocolate City Stripetease Scene

Tyson Beckford, model, actor and recent Chippendales entertainer gives us a stripe tease. Continue reading

2/19/18 (REPOST) O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Rapper Nelly’s Celebrity Workout

The rapper Nelly has a good muscular physique, but don’t ever think that Nelly got this spectacular “lean muscular body” by accident.  Continue reading

2/18/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY GOSPEL: Mahalia Jackson- Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Precious Lord, Take My Hand was Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite song, and he often invited gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to sing it at civil rights rallies to inspire crowds; at his request she sang it at his funeral in April 1968. Continue reading