10/16/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: 21 Savage Shares Powerful Message On Racism

21 Savage shared a new track from his debut project Issa Album called Nothin New, which come directly into the topic of systemic and institutional racism. The Atlanta rapper change in tone is a direct response to critics who feel he only raps about drugs, women, and violence. Continue reading

10/11/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Eminem Rips Donald Trump In BET Hip Hop Awards Freestyle Cypher

Eminem rips Donald Trump apart in his solo cypher during the BET Hip Hop Awards.

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10/10/17 Song Of The Day: 50 Cent & Ice Cube- So Disrespectful  (Remix 2017)

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent, is a hip hop artist, actor, businessman, and investor. Born in the neighborhood South Jamaica of Queens, Jackson began selling drugs at age twelve during the 1980s crack epidemic. Although he left drug-dealing to pursue a musical career, in 2000 he was shot nine times. Continue reading

10/5/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY ENCORE PERFORMANCE: The Diplomats – Rap City Freestyle

Rap City is a music television program block debuting on August 11, 1989 that aired on the Black Entertainment Television network. Continue reading

10/2/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jay-Z Performs Bam Ft Damian Marley Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live returned in full force this weekend for its 43rd season premiere hosted by Ryan Gosling with Hip Hop finest guest Jay Z.  Jay Z took to the stage with Bam and the title track off his recent suprise album  4:44.  Continue reading

9/6/17 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Swizz Beatz Ft. Nas, Jay Z, Jadakiss & DMX – Escobar Season

Swizz Beatz and Just Blaze beat battle on Friday, February 24,2017 turned into the world premiere of a previously-unreleased Jay Z, Nas, Jadakiss, and DMX banger. It was Swizzy who pulled out the vaulted heater as a secret weapon during the face-off, which aired on Instagram Live. Continue reading

8/30/17 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Cashflow Harlem Ft. Cardi B Ladies vs Thots

CashFlow is a Hip Hop artist from Harlem, NewYork and purportedly has the rap skills of NAS / Jay-Z and the charisma and star power of Will Smith. This is some build up. Others have called him the LL COOL J for 2006!
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8/28/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kendrick Lamar Performs ‘DNA’ & ‘Humble’ Medley at 2017 VMAs- MTV

Kendrick Lamar kicked off the 2017 VMA Awards with an explosive performance of DNA and Humble. Continue reading

8/23/17 O&A WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: JAY-Z – 4:44

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

4:44 is the thirteenth studio album by  Jay Z. It was released on June 30, 2017 through Roc Nation. The album is produced by No I.D. with additional production from Jay-Z, as well as James Blake and Dominic Maker on the album’s physical bonus tracks. Continue reading