9/12/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Yentl- Papa Can you Hear Me?

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Papa, Can You Hear Me, composed, by Michel Legrand with lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman, for Barbra Streisand in the title role of  the 1983 film Yentl. The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 56th Academy Awards; Streisand’s longtime friend Donna Summer performed it during the ceremonies. Continue reading

9/9/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Black Eyed Peas – #WHERESTHELOVE Featuring The World

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The Black Eyed Peas have re-released their peace anthem Where Is The Love. The song released almost thirteen years ago seems to be more relevant than ever before these days.  Continue reading

9/8/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK TUESDAY: Bobby Vinton- Sealed With A Kiss

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Sealed With a Kiss was Bobby Vinton’s twenty-third studio album for Epic Records. It was released in 1972 just before Epic released Vinton from his contract with them.

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8/9/17 (Repost) O&A NYC WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Kanye West – Fade


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Teyana Taylor, the face and body of Kanye West’s new video Fade. The homage to Flashdance with small hints of Rosie Perez’s opening from Do The Right Thing, Fade” also includes a steamy shower scene between Taylor and her husband, NBA guard Iman Shumpert. Continue reading

9/6/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janet- Feedback

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 Feedback, directed by Saam Farahmand, was filmed over two days in December 2007, on a sound-stage located in New York City. Jackson approached Farahmand with a “futuristic” galactic concept, which he created based on Jackson’s vision.  Continue reading

9/4/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams- Never Give Up

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Yolanda Adams sings Never Give Up at the White House during the Salute to Gospel Music in 2002. Never Give Up was the lead sing from the 2001 album Believe.
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9/1/16 O&A NYC POLITICS/ENTERTAINMENT: Amnesty Don- Joe Scarborough’s Donald Trump Tribute

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Donald Trump, the republican president candidate, has become bad political comedy. MSNBC Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough has composed a parody music track to address Trump’s immigration policy.    Continue reading

8/31/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Lil Dicky – Professional Rapper (Feat. Snoop Dogg)

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Professional Rapper, a song hip hop recording artist Lil Dicky from his debut studio album Professional Rapper was released on July 31, 2015 as the album’s second single. It was produced by Stan Lane and features a guest appearance by West Coast hip hop legend Snoop Dogg. Continue reading

8/26/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Vic Mensa- There’s Alot Going On

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There’s Alot Going On is the debut extended play by American rapper Vic Mensa. It was released on June 3, 2016, by Roc Nation. It serves as a prelude for his upcoming debut album. 

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