6/22/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: RuPaul- Supermodel (You Better Work)

Supermodel (You Better Work) is a 1992 mainstream hit by dance music singer, drag queen and international gay icon RuPaul. It was the third single (but first major label single) from his album Supermodel of the World.

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6/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Mobb Deep – Shook Ones

Shook Ones is a 1994 promotional single by hip-hop group Mobb Deep . The song was the group’s debut on Loud/RCA/BMG Records after leaving its previous label, 4th&BWay. May the legend soul rest in peace. Continue reading

6/20/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Pharrell Williams – There’s Something Special (Despicable Me 3 Soundtrack)

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Pharrell’s work with the minds behind the Despicable Me 3 franchise continues with the release of his latest song There’s Something Special.The visuals show Pharrell’s head floating through the clouds in a kaleidoscope-like pattern with a band of minions playing instruments to accompany him. Continue reading

10/1/17 (REPOST) O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: My World Needs You- Featuring Tamela Mann, Tasha Cobbs, and Sarah Reeves

Kirk Franklin returns with a lyric video for My World Needs You, a song that features rousing vocals from Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Mann. Continue reading

9/20/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: 2pac feat Dr.Dre – California Love

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

California Love is a song by hip hop 2 Pac featuring Dr.Dre and Roger Troutman. The song was released as 2Pac’s comeback single after his release from prison in 1995 and was his first single as a Death Row Records artist. Continue reading

6/13/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Bones The Machine- Night Terror

Bones The Machine choreographed and performed in Night Terror, an urban abstract dance narrative. As darkness settles in on the streets of Los Angeles combating the vices of the night through dance.  Continue reading

6/10/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Pharrell Just Dropped His Video For “Yellow Light” Starring Everyone’s Favorite Minions

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Pharrell Williams released an audio a few days ago, and is back with the official music video for Yellow Light from Despicable Me 3.The movie lands in theaters on June 30th,2017. Continue reading

6/10/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Prince- Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame 2004 (Opening Act)

On March 15th, 2004 Prince performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading

6/8/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: Free Man- South Shore Commission

South Shore Commission, a Chicago based R&B funk band, topped the Billboard magazine dance chart in 1975 with Free Man. Continue reading

6/7/17 O&A NYC WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Logic- Young Sinatra III

Rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Sir Robert Bryson Hall II known to the public by his stage name Logic. Despite being a hip-hop artist, Logic cites Frank Sinatra as his main inspiration. Continue reading