3/7/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Billie Holiday – Strange Fruit

Strange Fruit a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, who first sang and recorded it in 1939. 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

2/27/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Olamide – Science Student (Official Video)

 Nigerian hip hop recording artist Olamide has released a new video for his Science Student single. The song ushered in a new trend called the Shaku Shaku dance/sound. Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC WITH SONG OF THE DAY: Nipsey Hussle – Hussle and Motivate

Nipsey Hussle has shared a new mini action flick for his album standout cut, Hussle and Motivate. In the Sergio directed clip, you’ll find Nip taking a stand against crooked law enforcement and playing the role of a rap Robin Hood as he takes over these corporate entities only to bring it back to his people. Continue reading

2/25/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Black Violin – Broward Center For The Performing Arts (1/25/2018)

Black Violin, the hip hop duo from South Florida comprising two classically-trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B, respectively. Continue reading

2/25/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Dottie Peoples- On Time God And More

GOSPEL SUNDAY

Dottie Peoples has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years, since she was nine years old. Called the Songbird of the South by Atlanta WAOK radio announcer Brother Esmond Patterson, Peoples won the top four honors at the 1995 Stellar Awards with her album, On Time God. Continue reading

2/24/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ PT.2: WizKid – Manya

Wizkid and MUT4Y of Legendurybeatz drop the visuals to the fast rising smash MANYA which is a first solo project for MUT4Y as a DJ/Producer. The video was shot by Director Q at the popular NEW AFRIKAN SHRINE with many special guest appearances. The song is Produced by Killertunes. 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

2/19/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janet Jackson- Love Will Never Do (Without You)

Janet Jackson’s Love Will Never Do (Without You) was more than a video, here Janet came into her own.  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