The legendary Diana Ross took the stage in New York’s Central Park On July 21, 1983. Soon after the entertainer began her concert in front of an audience of over 800,000 people the pouring rain and heavy wind threatened to put an end to the show. Diana pushed on for much of the set, urging the drenched crowd to remain calm and stay with her. Continue reading
Category Archives: Music Video
5/25/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Rihanna- Needed Me
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Needed Me recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). Written by Rihanna, Brittany Hazard, A. Sneed, Alicia Reneé, Charles Hinshaw and Derrus Rachel together with its producer DJ Mustard and its co-producers Twice as Nice and Frank Dukes. It impacted the radio stations on March 30, 2016, as a follow up single from Anti together with Kiss It Better. The song became Rihanna’s 29th top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 10.
5/24/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
Send My Love (To Your New Lover), the Patrick Daughters directed video finds Adele draped in a flowing, floral Dolce & Gabbana full length gown against a black background as multiple Adeles appear in kaleidoscopic form. Send My Love (To Your New Lover) marks the third offering from the British powerhouse’s record-breaking 25. Continue reading
5/23/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Cell Block Tango and When You’re Good to Mama From Bob Fosse’s Chicago
Chicago (2002) the musical comedy-drama film adapted from the satirical stage Bob Fosse musical of the same name. Both the movie and the stage play explore themes of celebrity, scandal, and corruption in Jazz Age Chicago. The film stars Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere and Catherine Zeta-Jones and also features Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs, Colm Feore, Mya Harrison and Desmond Richardson. Continue reading
5/23/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Justin Timberlake- Can’t Stop The Feeling!
Justin Timberlake performs Can’t Stop The Feeling! the video from the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film Trolls. Continue reading
5/22/16 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Shirley Horn – Here’s To Life
Jazz legend Shirley Horn performs Here’s To Life with John Williams and The Boston Pops. Continue reading
5/20/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Iggy Azalea – Team
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Team, a song by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea was released on 18 March 2016 as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album Digital Distortion. The single began receiving U.S. radio airplay on 5 April 2016.
5/17/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: A$AP Ferg – New Level ft. Future
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
New Level, a song by rapper ASAP Ferg was released on December 18, 2015, as the first single from his second studio album Always Strive and Prosper (2016). This song, produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E and features Atlanta rapper Future. New Level has so far peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest charting single.A$AP Ferg – New Level ft. Future Continue reading
5/16/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Devvon Terrell Remixs
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Devvon Terrell wears a variety of hats to translate his music to his audience. From shooting and editing videos to engineering, mixing and mastering all of his music. This jack of all trades mentality has earned him placements with And One Live, C2C Dj Khaled’s Halftime Report, a number one Mixtape on Datpiff.com and countless other mediums. Devvon Terrell recently released his first album titled Weird Sexy Cool and earned a the spot of top 16 albums on the itunes RNB charts.
5/14/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY THE 80’s: Junior- Mama Used To Say
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Junior, British singer/songwriter, sparked the British R&B/pop invasion of the ’80s with his classic Mama Used to Say. Though Sade Loose Ends, Soul II Soul, and Billy Ocean had more hits, it’s worth noting that Junior was a pioneer when he created and presented British-based R&B/pop music to audiences outside the U.K. some ten years earlier.