7/27/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Janet Jackson- No Sleeep

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Janet Jackson dropped the music video for No Sleeep, the first single off her forthcoming new album, but this version has guest appearances from J. Cole. Jackson begins her Unbreakable World Tour on Aug. 31 in Vancouver.  Continue reading

7/26/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: O’Landa Draper & The Associates- My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord

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O’Landa Draper  founded the Associates Choir, a Grammy Award-winning Gospel music artist, Draper was considered to be one of the top gospel artists in the 1990s. Known for his choir directing style he was best known by fans for My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord Continue reading

7/23/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince- Summertime

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Summertime is a song by hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. It was released in May 1991 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1992 Grammy Awards. It spent a week at number #1 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart as well as reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Continue reading

7/22/15 O&A With WaleStylez Song Of The Day: Tinie Tempah – Flash

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Tinie, the British rapper, returns with the lead single from his forthcoming third album, presumably out some time this year. Production lies with Splurgeboys who did Do Till I — the iTunes bonus track for Demonstration. They also recently won GRMDaily’s Best Producer of 2014 award.  Continue reading

7/21/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Shame- Tyrese featuring Jennifer Hudson.

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Shame is a song by R&B singer Tyrese featuring background vocals from Jennifer Hudson. The music video produced by Denzel Washington and directed by Paul Hunter is Tyrese’s second time working with the director. Hunter previously directed the music video for Signs Of Love Makin from his 2002 album I Wanna Go There. Continue reading

7/20/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Amandla Stenberg- Don’t Cash Crop On My Cornrows

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The Hunger Game’s 16-year-old Amandla Stenberg delivers a crash course on black culture with a classmate for their history class. Continue reading

6/22/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Shamir – On The Regular

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On the Regular released by XL Recordings on October 28, 2014 by musician Shamir. The song features a prominent rhythm with cowbell and heavy bass. Shamir uses an androgynous falsetto, delivering rhymes in contrast to his singing on Northtown. The music video for On the Regular was directed by Anthony Sylvester. It shows Shamir with different hairstyles, flashy patterns, and a fringe jacket. He plays with a rubber band gun and makes balloons burst into color. Continue reading

7/18/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Erica Campbell- I Luh God

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Erica Campbell caused a stir when she released her new song, I Luh God. Campbell switches up her look several times and praises with a group of friends. Her sister and the other half of Mary Mary, Tina Campbell, also makes a cameo. Upon its release, responses to Campbell’s new song varied with many questioning her decision to explore new territories in gospel music. Some have compared the song to previous releases by Kirk Franklin and God’s Property, which include “Stomp” featuring Salt of the female rap duo Salt-N-Pepa.
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7/12/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Worth- Anthony Brown & group therAPy

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Worth is the  debut single from Anthony Brown & group therAPy’s sophomore album Everyday Jesus the Live Experience.  With it’s grace and power, Worth reminds of us the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the unmerited favor granted to us by God.  Anthony Brown & group therAPY  is the  2013’s Stellar Awards Group (Duo) of the Year. Continue reading