2/4/22 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH SONG OF THE DAY: John Legend, The Roots Ft. Melanie Fiona, Common – Wake Up Everybody

Wake Up Everybody! is a collaborative song by R&B artist John Legend and Hip Hop band The Roots, released September 21, 2010, by GOOD Music and Columbia Records. It was produced by John Legend with band members Ahmir Questlove Thompson and James Poyser and features guest appearances by CL Smooth, Malik Yusef, Common and Melanie Fiona among others. Continue reading

12/27/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ne-Yo Feat. Yung Bleu – Stay Down

Shaffer Chimere Smith  professionally known as Ne-Yo, is an R&B artist, record producer, actor, dancer and television judge. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario’s 2004 hit Let Me Love You. The single’s successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam’s label head and the signing of a recording contract. Continue reading

12/24/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You

All I Want for Christmas Is You is by Mariah Carey for her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Merry Christmas.Written and produced by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff, the song was released as the lead single from the album on October 29,1994. Continue reading

12/16/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Chris Brown – This Christmas

This Christmas is an R&B song by Donny Hathaway and which is covered by Chris Brown as a soundtrack for the movie. Continue reading

12/3/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Darlene Love – All Alone On Christmas

All Alone on Christmas is a song written  by Steve Van Zandt and recorded by Darlene Love with members of both The E Street Band and The Miami Horns. It was originally featured on the soundtrack of  Home Alone 2: Lost It NewYork. Continue reading

11/29/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Muni Long ft Ann Marie – No R&B

Priscilla Renea Hamilton also known as Muni Long is an R&B artist, songwriter and activist for royalty reform and systemic racism.She was signed to Capitol Records. Continue reading

11/22/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ann Marie – Yo Body

Joann Marie Slater known professionally as Ann Marie, is an R&B artist signed to Interscope Records. She is best known for her single Secrets, which has garnered over 50 million views on Youtube and peaked at number 22 on the Billboard charts. Continue reading

11/13/21 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT!- Diana Ross – All Is Well

Last week, Diana Ross released her album, Thank You. This is Diana Ross’ first album of new music, since 1999. Included on the album is the song, All Is Well, including the video.
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11/11/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK TUESDAY: The Temptations and Diana Ross & The Supremes- Ed Sullivan Show

On November 19th 1967, a special Ed Sullivan Show took place featuring newly formed Diana Ross and The Supremes and The Temptations.
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10/21/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY:Mariah Carey – Hero

Hero is by R&B artist Mariah Carey record and produced released on October 19, 1993, via Columbia Records as the second single from her third studio album, Music Box. Originally intended for Gloria Estefan, the song was written and produced by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff. Continue reading