1/11/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Monica – Angel Of Mine

Angel of Mine is an R&B ballad written by Rhett Lawrence and Travon Potts and produced by Lawrence for British R&B girl group Eternal’s Greatest Hits album. The song became the group’s fourteenth top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 4; it spent a total of 13 weeks on the chart, helping their Greatest Hits album go three times platinum. Continue reading

1/4/18 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Love Unlimited – It May Be Winter Outside (but in my heart it’s spring)

On 22 April 1974  Love Unlimited (also known for singing backing vocals for Barry White) performed It May Be Winter Outside (but in my heart it’s spring) on TopPop, the Dutch version of Top of the Pops (AVRO television) Glodean James, the singer in the middle in video and right in photo, was married to Barry White at that time. Continue reading

12/26/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Dru Hill – Favorite Time Of Year

Dru Hill is a R&B group, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop and gospel music. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland and active since 1992, Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits. The group consist of  Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz and Woody Rock. Continue reading

12/28/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Patti Labelle – Oh Holy Night


The one and only Patti Labelle sings Oh Holy Night.  Continue reading

12/12/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Miguel – Sky Walker ft. Travis Scott

Sky Walker by R&B artist Miguel, featuring Hip Hop artist Travis Scott. It was written by Scott, Rogét Chahayed, Happy Perez and Miguel with production handled by the latter two. The song was released through ByStorm Entertainment and RCA Records on August 24, 2017, as the lead single from Miguel’s fourth studio album War & Leisure. Continue reading

11/30/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Brandy-Sittin Up In My Room

Sittin’ Up in My Room by R&B artist Brandy Norwood. It was written and produced by Babyface and recorded by Brandy for the soundtrack of the 1995 film Waiting To Exhale, starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett. Continue reading

11/24/17 O&A NYC MUSIC: Diana Ross- American Music Awards

Diana Ross performed and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 American Music Awards. Ms. Ross invites her entire family, Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson on stage.

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10/31/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: SZA – Supermodel

Solána Imani Rowe better known by her stage name SZA, is an  R&B singer. She was born in St.Louis,Missouri and later relocating to Maplewood, New Jersey in October 2012, SZA she released her debut EP, See SZA Run. Continue reading

10/28/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES EXTRA- DANCE: Top 20 Soul Train Dancers of All Time

Soul Train dancers taught the world how to boogie in platform shoes, a huge Afros and bell bottom polyester pants while looking very so cool. The alumni include Shalamar members Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel, and let’s not forget the Asian girl.  Continue reading

10/17/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: High End- Chris Brown Featuring Future, Young Thug

Chris Brown’s newest single, High End featuring Young Thug and Future, is the latest in a series of new tracks from the R&B star. His eighth studio album, Heartbreak On A Full Moon, slated for release on October 31 via RCA Records. Continue reading