12/26/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Ratchet Of The Bells

Ratchet of the Bells is a parody of Carol of the Bells for the sketch comedy series Queen of the Ratchet. Written and directed by Joshua Gilyard, featuring Gilyard, Raaelle Miggiano and Alexa Rachelle. Continue reading

12/25/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: John Legend – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

John Legend and featured artist Esperanza Spalding hang their version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas atop Billboard‘s Adult Contemporary chart (dated Dec. 8), soaring from No. 6 to No. 1. Continue reading

12/16/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite- Quantum of the Seas Orchestra (Christmas Eve 2015)

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On Christmas Eve, 2015, the Quantum of the Seas Orchestra performed the entire Duke Ellington version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.
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12/16/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Teyana Taylor – Gonna Love Me (Remix) ft. Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon

Teyana Taylor is an R&B artist, actress, dancer, and model from Harlem. In 2012, she signed to Kanye West’s GOOD Music label through Def Jam after asking for her release from Star Trak.In memory of Kim Porter. Continue reading

12/13/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Canibus – Second Round K.O.

Second Round K.O. is a single from  Canibus. The song was produced by Wyclef Jean  and his cousin Jerry Wonder and featured spoken vocals from boxer Mike Tyson.Second Round K.O. is a diss track by Canibus directed at  LL Cool J. Continue reading

12/9/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: CeCe Winans- Jesus, You’re Beautiful from Live In The Throne Room (2005)

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Jesus, You’re Beautiful is featured on Throne Room, the sixth studio album by multiple Grammy-winning gospel artist CeCe Winans. Continue reading

12/8/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tekno – Jogodo

Augustine Miles Kelechi popularly known by his stage name Tekno, is a Nigerian Afrobeat artist, producer and a dancer. Continue reading

12/23/20 O&A NYC WaleStylez’s HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Hip-Hop Santa!

A closer look at Santa and his elves as they prepare for Christmas. Continue reading

12/7/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Destiny’s Child – 8 Days of Christmas

Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams bring a dose of Christmas cheer with a wonderful live performance of 8 Days Of Christmas. Continue reading

12/6/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY Pt.2: Babyface – For The Cool In You

For The Cool In You is R&B artist Babyface. It is the opening track on his third studio album of the same name and was issued as the album’s first single. The song peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993. Continue reading