11/2/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair

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Solange released two music videos for her album A Seat at the Table. Cranes in the Sky and Don’t Touch My Hair are both visually stunning depictions of stripped-down, ethereal dreamlands. Continue reading

11/2/16 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Shady Cxvpher

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Later this month, Eminem will be releasing his new double-disc Shady XV album that will feature one CD with all brand new songs from the Shady Records lineup and one CD of the label’s greatest hits. To help build the anticipation, Shady has put together a special series of cyphers that will showcase different members of the label doing what they do best.  Continue reading

10/30/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HALLOWEEN SONG OF THE DAY: Evanescence- Going Under

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Going Under, a song by American rock band Evanescence released on September 9, 2003, as the second single from their debut album Fallen. Continue reading

10/30/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: GKBrizzy- Order My Steps/Unstoppable

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New Christian Rap artist Gkbrizzy shares his music video for his rendition of Order My Steps/Unstoppable.  Continue reading

10/29/16 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Janet Jackson The Velvet Rope Tour

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The Velvet Rope Tour, the third concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson, launched in support of her sixth studio album The Velvet Rope (1997).    Continue reading

10/29/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez GOING BACK TO AFRICA: Davido- Gobe

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Gobe (Yoruba for “Trouble”) is the debut song by Nigerian recording artist Davido released on February 25, 2013. Continue reading

10/26/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK TUESDAY: O’Jays- Backstabbers, I Love Music, and For The Love Of Money

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The O’Jays are a R&B and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The group is from Canton, Ohio and was formed in 1958. The O’Jays had their first chart appearance in 1963 with Lonely Drifter. Continue reading

10/26/16 O&A NYC WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Clipse – Kinda Like A Big Deal ft. Kanye West

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Kinda Like a Big Deal, the street single from rap duo Clipse’s third studio album Til the Casket Drops, features Kanye West. A music video was released on June 23, 2009. Continue reading

10/25/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Nas – Hate Me Now featuring Puff Daddy

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Hate Me Now is the second and final single by rapper Nas featuring Puff Daddy, from Nas’ third studio album I Am…. The music video for the single, directed by Hype Williams and featuring Nas being crucified, was the subject of extreme controversy. Continue reading

10/23/16 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Quincy Jones – Listen Up The Lives Of Quincy (1990)

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Quincy Jones – Listen Up The Lives Of Quincy (1990)  a documentary that presents a unique look at the legendary musician, arranger, composer and producer offers a collage of memories, sounds and intimate interviews with musical greats in a rousing showcase. Continue reading