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

5/24/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)

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Send My Love (To Your New Lover), the Patrick Daughters directed video finds Adele draped in a flowing, floral Dolce & Gabbana full length gown against a black background as multiple Adeles appear in kaleidoscopic form. Send My Love (To Your New Lover) marks the third offering from the British powerhouse’s record-breaking 25.  Continue reading

5/22/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams- Open My Heart (Live)

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Yolanda Adams wowed the crowd at the 2016 McDonald’s Gospelfest with Open My Heart her groundbreaking single from her 1999 multi-platinum album Mountain High…Valley Low.    Continue reading

5/20/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Iggy Azalea – Team

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Team, a song by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea was released on 18 March 2016 as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album Digital Distortion. The single began receiving U.S. radio airplay on 5 April 2016.

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5/19/16 O&A NYC THURSDAY THROWBACK: The Spinners- I’ll Be Around

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I’ll Be Around, recorded by the American R&B vocal group The Spinners (known as Detroit Spinners in the UK). Co-written by Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt and produced by Bell the song was included on the group’s 1972 self-titled album on Atlantic Records, their first album release for the label. Continue reading

5/17/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: A$AP Ferg – New Level ft. Future

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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 New Level, a song by rapper ASAP Ferg was released on December 18, 2015, as the first single from his second studio album Always Strive and Prosper (2016). This song, produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E and features Atlanta rapper Future. New Level has so far peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest charting single.A$AP Ferg – New Level ft. Future Continue reading

5/17/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MUSIC: Puff Daddy Announces Bad Boy Reunion Tour

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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 Sean Puffy Combs, the music mogul of many aliases, has been in the industry for over 25 years. He has worked alongside the likes of Faith Evans, 112, Mase, Lil’ Kim and arguably the greatest rapper of all time, the late Notorious B.I.G.

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