6/29/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Manhattans – Kiss and Say Goodbye

Kiss and Say Goodbye is a 1976 song by The Manhattans. It was written by group member Winfred Lovettthe bass singer and songwriter of the group, who did the song’s spoken introduction. The song was recorded for the album The Manhattans released in 1976 by Columbia Records. Continue reading

4/15/23 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido ft. Musa Keys – Unavailable

Timeless is the fourth studio album by Davido. It was released on March 31, 2023 through Davido Music Worldwide, Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment.Primarily an Amapiano record, the album explores other musical styles such as Afrobeats, Dancehall, Ragga, Highlife and Afropop. Continue reading

2/2/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Regina Belle – Baby Come To Me

 

Baby Come to Me is a 1989 R&B/Soul single by Regina Belle. Released on October 2, 1989 on Columbia Records.The song was written by Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen and produced by Narada Michael Walden. Continue reading

12/22/21 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SONG OF THE DAY: Koffee – They Harder They Fall

Mikayla Simpson better known as Koffee is a reggae artist from Spanish Town, Jamaica. She released her debut single Burning in 2017 and in 2019 signed with Columbia Records. Her 2019 EP Rapture won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, making Koffee the youngest person and only woman to be awarded in the Best Reggae Album category. Continue reading

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

8/14/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH AFRICA:Wizkid Essence ft Justin Bieber, Tems Remix

The original track Essence appears on Wizkid’s 2020 album Made In Lagos. The Justin Bieber remix is one of four new songs confirmed to appear on a deluxe edition of the album, due for release via Columbia Records on August 27. Continue reading

2/18/21 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland

Boogie Wonderland is a single by Earth,Wind & Fire with The Emotions, released in April 1979 on  Columbia Records.The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the Hot Soul Singles chart.Boogie Wonderland was certified Gold in the USA. Continue reading

3/15/20 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson- Great Gettin Up Morning

Great Gettin‘ Up Morning, an album by Mahalia Jackson. Released in 1959 on Columbia Records.
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1/10/20 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Alicia Keys – Underdog

Alicia Augello-Cook also known as Alicia Keys is an R&B artist and songwriter. A classically trained pianist, Keys was composing songs by age 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records. Cast includes Bessie Awarding dancer/choreographer Storyboard P. Continue reading

2/17/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Solange – Cranes In The Sky

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Cranes in the Sky is a song by Solange. Released on October 5, 2016 by Saint Records and Columbia Records, it is the first single from Solange’s third album, A Seat at the Table. The song was written by Raphael Saadiq and Solange, and produced by Sir Dylan along with Raphael Saadiq and Solange. Continue reading