10/21/16 O&A NYC THE RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE: Bad Hombres, Nasty Women (ft. “Weird Al” Yankovic)

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Bad Hombres, Nasty Women featuring Weird Al Yankovic spoofs the final debate between Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton. Continue reading

10/20/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Notorious B.I.G.- Mo Money Mo Problems

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Mo Money Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G., is the second single from his album Life After Death. Released posthumously the song is posthumous number one single, following Hypnotize, making him the only artist in Hot 100 history to have two #1 singles posthumously. Continue reading

10/18/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Kid Cudi – Frequency

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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 Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi  born January 30, 1984 better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , is an recording artist and actor from Cleveland, Ohio. Cudi first gained major recognition following the release of his first official full-length project.

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10/17/16 O&A NYC THE RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE: Melanianade- Melania Trump Channels Beyoncé in Lemonade Parody

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The women closest to Donald Trump finally had their say in a Saturday Night Live digital short that channeled Beyoncé’s Lemonade. Continue reading

1/21/18 (Repost) O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Oh Happy Day- Edwin Hawkins Singers

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Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of an 18th-century hymn. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. Hawkins’ arrangement quickly became a “standard” and has been recorded by hundreds of artists. It was included on the RIAA Songs of the Century list and won Hawkins a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance in 1970.  Continue reading

10/15/16 O&A NYC SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT: Bruno Mars- 24K Magic

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24K Magic (pronounced “twenty-four karat magic”) by singer and songwriter Bruno Mars serves as the lead single from his third studio album of the same name. 24K Magic was released on October 7, 2016 for digital download and streaming by Atlantic Records.

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10/14/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Kanye West – Black Skinhead aka BLKKK SKKKN HEAD

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Black Skinhead (also stylized as BLKKK SKKKN HEAD) is a song by recording artist Kanye West, from his sixth studio album Yeezus (2013). The song, produced by Kanye West alongside Daft Punk.

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10/14/16 O&A NYC WHAT HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Friday, October 14 through Thursday, October 20, 2016 Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre … And More

By Walter Rutledge

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Fall is in full swing and is quickly ushering in the holiday arts season. This week we honor dance in Brooklyn, celebrate Jazz on Staten Island, and watch Denzel Washington save a western town. Here are a few of the many events taking place in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to get you Out and About. Continue reading

10/13/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Evanescence – Bring Me To Life

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Bring Me to Life, a song by rock band Evanescence was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and David Hodges and produced by Dave Fortman. It also features guest vocals from Paul McCoy of the band 12 Stones. Continue reading

10/12/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez WaleStylez HIPHOP WEDNESDAY: Madvillain (MF Doom + Madlib) – Rhinestone Cowboy

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Madvillain, the debut album by hip hop duo Madvillain consisting of MF DOOM (MC) and Madlib (producer). It was released on March 23, 2004 on Stones Throw Records.

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