When Doves Cry was composed by musician Prince, and was the lead single from his sixth studio album Purple Rain. Continue reading
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2/12/22 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Ghetto Kids – Dance Talker 2022
The Ghetto Kids (or Triplets Ghetto Kids) is a dance group founded in 2014 by Daouda Kavuma and composed of children from the Katwe slum in Kampala (Uganda). Continue reading
2/10/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Jackson 5- I’ll Be There
I’ll Be There is the first single released on Third Album by The Jackson 5. It was written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West, and Willie Hutch.
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1/9/22 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Michael Jackson – You Rock My World
The short film to You Rock My World, the Top 10 hit single from Michael Jackson‘s Invincible, features guest appearances from Chris Tucker, Michael Madsen and Marlon Brando, in one of his final film appearances.
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1/9/22 O&A NYC WaleStylez DANCE PARTY: Storyboard At Sadler’s Wells-London
The one and only Storyboard P wows the audience at London’s Sadler Wells Theatre with a medley of Marvin Gaye classics Continue reading
2/9/22 O&A NYC WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: RUN DMC – Walk This Way ft. Aerosmith
Aerosmith manager Tim Collins answered his phone one day in early 1986, he was, at first, confused. The voice on the other end belonged to Rick Rubin, the 22-year-old hip-hop producer and entrepreneur behind Gef Jam. He wanted to talk to Collins about the idea of remaking his charges’ 1975 single Walk This Way with RUN DMC, a rap group on his roster. Before Rubin could go into any further detail, Collins cut him off to request a little clarification: “What’s rap?” Continue reading
2/7/22 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH SONG OF THE DAY: Toni Braxton – You Mean The World To Me
You Mean the World to Me is by R&B artist Toni Braxton. It was written and produced by L.A Reid, Babyface and Daryl Simmons for her self titled album. Continue reading
2/7/22 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Mission (1959) | Sammy Davis, Jr., James Edwards | Buffalo Soldiers
One in this western anthology series hosted by Dick Powell, based on the works of Zane Grey. Dick Powell makes introductory comments about black soldiers service in the U.S. cavalry. In this episode, the men of the 10th Cavalry, an all black unit known as The Buffalo Soldiers, has been chosen to transport a Comanche chieftain back to the fort where he will sign a peace treaty with the U.S. government. Continue reading
2/7/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: NFC vs. AFC Pro Bowl Highlights | NFL 2021
In a Pro Bowl overflowing with touchdown passes and interceptions, the AFC on Sunday at Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium was able to earn its fifth consecutive victory over the NFC. Continue reading
2/6/22 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Billie Holiday on Stars of Jazz (1956)
Billie Holiday featured on Stars of Jazz on August 13, 1956, a TV program hosted by Bobby Troup. Here, she sings in order Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone, Billie’s Blues, and My Man. Louis McKay, Lady’s husband, also makes his TV debut.
Billie Holiday on Stars of Jazz (1956)
