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

2/6/22 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: CeCe Winans – Believe For It “Live”

The award-winning trailblazer delivers two new cuts on the upcoming album No Greater and the title track Believe For It which is now available worldwide. The single was penned by the collaborative efforts of Mitch Wong, Kyle Lee, Dwan Hill and CeCe Winans. Continue reading

2/2/22 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Masaka Kids Africana Dancing To Jerusalema By Master KG Feat Nomcebo & Burna Boy

The Masaka Kids Africana is composed of African children, from the age of 2 and up. Many have lost one or both parents through the devastation of war, famine and disease. They represent all the children of a continent and they demonstrate the potential of African children to become strong leaders for a better future in their land.

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2/2/22 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Black Sheep – The Choice Is Yours

The Choice Is Yours is by Hip Hop duo Black Sheep, from their debut album A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.It was released in October 1991 as the second single from the album. Continue reading

2/2/22 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: 2Pac Hologram Coachella Live

Tupac Shakur was murdered more than 15 years ago — three years before the first Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival was held. But thanks to a trick of light, he was probably the single most talked about musician who performed at the festival.
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2/2/22 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH SONG OF THE DAY: Michael Jackson – They Don’t Care About Us (Brazil Version)

They Don’t Care About Us is the fifth single from Michael Jackson’s album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I and was released in April 16,1996.It is a protest song and remains one of the most controversial pieces Michael Jackson ever composed. Continue reading

1/17/21 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: MLK’s Promised Land (1967–1968 America’s Civil Rights Movement)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stakes out new ground for himself and the rapidly fragmenting civil rights movement. Continue reading

2/25/21 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Caravans /The Soul Stirrers- TV Gospel Time (1962) 

Sample episode featuring Shady Grove Choir, The Caravans and Paul Foster of The Soul Stirrers. (Courtesy of Reelblack.) Continue reading

2/24/21/ O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Milli Jackson – Something You Can Feel (Apollo Theater)

Milli Jackson is a singer, actress and comedian. She is especially known for her raucous “Blue Light” concerts

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2/19/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Luther Vandross – A House Is Not A Home Live

The song was recorded by R&B artist Luther Vandross on his 1981 debut album Never Too Much.His performance of the song at the 1988 NAACP Awards telecast would bring Dionne Warwick to tears. Continue reading