10/24/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Omarion – Serious

Omari Ishmael Grandberry  better known by his stage name Omarion, is an R&B artist, singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the boy band B2K. Continue reading

10/19/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: James Brown – It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World

It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World is a song written by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome. Brown recorded it on February 16, 1966, in a New York City studio and released it as a single later that year. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its title is a word play on the 1963 comedy film It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. 
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10/5/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Full Force – I Wonder If I Take You Home

I Wonder If I Take You Home is by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force in 1984. Record Producer Kenny Beck discovered the song in a discard bin at Personal Records while looking for songs to include on his debut album with the label. He was so impressed that he created a compilation breaking dancing album just include the song. Continue reading

9/15/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: SZA – Snooze

Snooze is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA from her second studio album, SOS. It was sent to rhythmic contemporary and urban contemporary radio as the sixth single from the album on April 25, 2023. Continue reading

9/5/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ciara, Lil Baby – Forever

Ciara and Lil Baby encourage a long-burning love on their new collaborative track Forever.The Georgia-bred duo blends their signature styles of R&B and Hip-Hop for the romance affirming song. Continue reading

9/1/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Weeknd ft. Future – Double Fantasy

 

Double Fantasy is by R&B artist The Weeknd featuring Hip Hop extraodinaire Future. It was released on April 21, 2023, through XO and Republic Records originally serving as the lead single to The Idol Vol. 1, the now scrapped soundtrack album to the former’s HBO drama television series, The Idol which premiered on June 4, 2023. Continue reading

9/21/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need (Live at HBO’s Welcome Home Heroes, 1991)

Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston is the first ever solo televised concert and video “The Voice” Whitney Houston. Continue reading

8/28/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Victoria Monét – On My Mama

Victoria Monét McCants  is an R&B artist. She became involved in performing arts at a young age, singing in the youth choir at her church and performing in a city dance team.She soon took to writing and began working with producer Rodney Jenkins. Continue reading

8/23/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – Good Good

Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage show their appreciation for their ex and let them know that they are happy for them to move on in life without them in the refreshingly healthy new 2023 R&B jam. Continue reading