11/13/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Michael Jackson Dance Evolution (1968 – 2009)

From the of the beginning of his meteoric rise to fame Michael Jackson has been dancing to the delight of his audiences worldwide.  Continue reading

10/24/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Rihannna – Disturbia

Disturbia is by Pop artist Rihanna for  Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded,a re-release of her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded . It was written by Andre Merritt, Chris Brown, Brian Kennedy and Rob. A, with the production of the song helmed by Kennedy. Continue reading

10/8/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

Die with a Smile is by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. It was released on August 16, 2024, through Interscope Records. They wrote and produced the track alongside Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II and Andrew Watt while James Fauntleroy provided additional songwriting. Continue reading

9/2/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

Die With A Smile is by Pop duo Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. It was released on August 16, 2024, through Streamline and Interscope Records. They wrote and produced the track alongside Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II and Andrew Watt while James Fauntleroy provided additional songwriting.

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

7/29/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Doja Cat ft. Teezo Touchdown – MASC

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini known professionally as Doja Cat, is a Hip Hop artist and singer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she began making and releasing music on SoundCloud as a teenager. Continue reading

6/17/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kaytranada ft. Child Gambino – Witchy (Visualizer)

Witchy, Kaytranada taps Childish Gambino in full, 1980s lover boy crooner mode, to recount his experiences being bewitched by a woman with whom he finds himself falling in love. Continue reading

6/16/24 O&A NYC FATHER’S DAY SONG OF THE DAY: Luther Vandross – Dance With My Father

Luther Vandross wrote Dance with My Father with Richard Marx, based on his personal experience. It is a tribute to his father, Luther Vandross, Sr, who died due to complications of diabetes, when Luther was seven. Continue reading

5/21/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michael Jackson – Heal The World

Heal The World is by Pop artist Michael Jackson from his eighth studio album, Dangerous. It was released on November 23, 1992 by Epic Records as the sixth single from the album. It is a song steeped with antiwar lyrics and Jackson’s wish for humanity of making the world a better place. Continue reading

5/6/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Willow Smith – Pain For Fun ft. St. Vincent

Willow Smith has released six solo studio albums, one collaborative studio album, four extended plays, 19 singles (including four as a featured artist), two promotional singles and ten music videos. Continue reading

4/25/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aaliyah -Try Again

Aaliyah Dana Haughton  has been credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop  earning her the nicknames the  Princess of R&B and Queen of Urban Pop. Continue reading