7/8/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Lil Kesh- Shoki

Lil Kesh, the Bariga based newly signed YBNL recording artist, has created quite a buzz with his new track titled, “Shoki.” The song features his ybnl crew, Olamide, Ehis, and Partoranking. Continue reading

7/8/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Natalie Cole – Unforgettable Concert (1992)

Natalie Cole – Unforgettable Concert (1992) became also know as the Nat and Natalie tour due to the techno-savvy duet between the late Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie.  Continue reading

(REPOST) 5/ 26/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince- Summertime

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Summertime by hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was released in May 1991. The lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1992 Grammy Awards.  Continue reading

7/3/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Calvin Harris – Feels ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Big Sean

Feels is a song recorded and produced by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris.  The single features artist  Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean. It was released on June 16, 2017 through Sony Music as the fourth single from his fifth studio album Funk Wav Bounce Vol.1. Continue reading

6/29/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Teddy Pendergrass – Close The Door

Close The Door was a hit song for Teddy Pendergrass in 1978 and written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It was released from his second solo album, Life Is Worth Singing Continue reading

6/28/17 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Future – PIE ft. Chris Brown

 

Future shares a new song and video entitled Pie,which finds the Atlanta’s hip hop artist linking up with Chris Brown along with a number of lady friends at a spacious house. Produced by Detail and D.A. Doman. With a bouncy piano soundscape, Future may deliver one of his catchiest, radio-friendliest choruses yet.  Continue reading

6/22/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: RuPaul- Supermodel (You Better Work)

Supermodel (You Better Work) is a 1992 mainstream hit by dance music singer, drag queen and international gay icon RuPaul. It was the third single (but first major label single) from his album Supermodel of the World.

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6/22/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Tenor Saw, Yami Bolo, Burro Banton, John Wayne, Cutty Ranks, Junior Cat, Peter Metro Live 1986

Sturmars P.N.P Rally Skateland 1986 selected by Danny Dread & Ansil; featuring Tenor Saw, Yami Bolo, Burro Banton, John Wayne, Cutty Ranks, Junior Cat, Peter Metro, Ricky Tuffy, Joe Lickshot. Continue reading

6/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Mobb Deep – Shook Ones

Shook Ones is a 1994 promotional single by hip-hop group Mobb Deep . The song was the group’s debut on Loud/RCA/BMG Records after leaving its previous label, 4th&BWay. May the legend soul rest in peace. Continue reading

6/20/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Pharrell Williams – There’s Something Special (Despicable Me 3 Soundtrack)

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Pharrell’s work with the minds behind the Despicable Me 3 franchise continues with the release of his latest song There’s Something Special.The visuals show Pharrell’s head floating through the clouds in a kaleidoscope-like pattern with a band of minions playing instruments to accompany him. Continue reading