4/25/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aaliyah -Try Again

Aaliyah Dana Haughton  has been credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop  earning her the nicknames the  Princess of R&B and Queen of Urban Pop. Continue reading

4/4/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Missy Elliott – The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) is the debut solo single by Hip Hop artist Missy Misdemeanor Elliott.It was written and composed by Don Bryant,  Bernard Miller, Missy Elliott and producer Timbaland for her debut album Supa Dupa Fly and contains a sample of  Ann Pebbles 1973 single I Can’t Stand The Rain. Continue reading

10/20/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Janet Jackson Ft. Missy Elliott – Son Of A Gun

Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) is by Janet Jackson with Carly Simon from Jackson’s seventh studio album, All For You. It was written and produced by Janet Jackson,Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis with additional lyrics by Simon. An official re-worked version featuring Missy Elliott was released as the third and final single from the album on November 6, 2001, by Virgin Records. Continue reading

3/6/2020 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Missy Elliott – DripDemeanor feat. Sum1

Melissa “Missy” Arnette Elliott is a Hip Hop artist, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist. She embarked on her music career with all-female R&B group Sista in the early-mid 1990s and later became a member of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland. Continue reading

1/25/20 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Missy Elliott Breaks Into Tears During Speech | Urban One Honors

Urban One Honors Music Innovation Honoree Missy Elliott’s emotional speech pays tribute to the incredible women in her life. Continue reading

8/23/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Missy Elliott – Throw It Back

Missy Elliott hip hop artist, singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, and philanthropist. She embarked on her music career with all female R&B group Sistas in the early-mid 1990s and later became a member of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland, with whom she worked on projects for Aaliyah, 702, Total and SWV. Continue reading

2/6/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Peter Dinklage and Morgan Freeman With Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott -Doritos Super Bowl Commercial 2018

Peter Dinklage faced off against Morgan Freeman for the rap battle of the 21st century at Super Bowl LII. Continue reading

2/4/18 O&A NYC LIFESTYLE: The Best Super Bowl Commercials (2018)

Every Super Bowl has three elements 1. the game (of course) 2. the halftime show and the final component the commercials.  Here are a few of our favorites. Continue reading

1/27/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez DIVA ALERT- SONG OF THE DAY: New Release From Missy Elliott ft. Lamb – I’m Better

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

The song finds Missy harmonizing with herself in a myriad of extravagant get-ups before joining with Lamb for the hook. Catchy as always, the song is accompanied by visuals that feature a team of dancers and choreographed steps. Continue reading

11/13/15 O&A NYC Shall We Dance Friday: Missy Elliott – WTF (Where They From) ft. Pharrell Williams

Shall We Dance

a439d6d6020559ffe7c10f0d73722de1.1000x1000x1

Missy Elliott has returned in spectacularly weird style in the vibrant, clever video for “WTF (Where They From),” her new single with Pharrell. The clip opens with a handful of New Yorkers already singing along to “WTF” and goes on to feature the rapper and a rotating cast of dancers working locations around the city. Though the concept is simple, the execution is far from it. Continue reading