6/4/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Casey J- Fill Me Up

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Casey J began to sing Will Reagan’s tune Fill Me Up at Fresh Start Church and it received such a positive response that the church’s pastor, Marquis Boone, decided to have Casey J record the song. It was released to the radio in spring 2014. Continue reading

6/2/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Yemi Alade Johnny

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Johnny is a song recorded by Nigerian Afro pop recording artist Yemi Alade, taken from her debut studio album King of Queens (2014). The song was an international smash hit in many countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, The United Kingdom and others.

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6/1/16 0&A NYC CELEBRATES LGBT HISTORY MONTH: Sylvester

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Sylvester James, Jr. better known as Sylvester, was a disco and soul singer-songwriter. Known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance that exemplified the era. Sylvester was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. Responsible for a string of hit singles in the late 1970s, Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco.” Continue reading

O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: R.I.P. Big L – Put It On

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Put It On  a song recorded by the late Big L (featuring rapper Kid Capri). The track produced by Buckwild for Big L’s debut studio album, Lifestylez Ova Da Poor in 1995 was written by Coleman, Roy Ayers and Anthony Best. Sadly Big L was murder on February 15, 1999. 

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5/31/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Maxwell- Lake By the Ocean

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Maxwell’s official video for his new single “Lake By The Ocean”. The song hails from his forthcoming album, BlackSUMMERS’night, which will be release on July 1st via Columbia Records. Continue reading

5/29/16 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Everything Must Change- Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan & Simply Red (live)

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Everything Must Change conducted by Quincy Jones featuring Chaka Khan & Simply Red from the 1996  Montreux Jazz Festival.  Continue reading

5/27/16 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: In Common- Alicia Keys

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In Common, a song by singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, recorded for her upcoming untitled sixth studio album.  The song is a departure from her R&B sound, combining many new elements including tropical music, dancehall sound, with Latin beat, Afrobeat instrumental, collage of electronic beats, tropicalia-infused rhythms and icy drum patterns as its main instrumentation. The song was written by Keys, Illangelo, Tayla Parks and Billy Walsh, and produced by Illangelo. Continue reading

5/26/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Endless Love – Diana Ross: Live In Central Park

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The legendary Diana Ross took the stage in New York’s Central Park On July 21, 1983. Soon after the entertainer began her concert in front of an audience of over 800,000 people the pouring rain and heavy wind threatened to put an end to the show. Diana pushed on for much of the set, urging the drenched crowd to remain calm and stay with her. Continue reading