1/5/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lionel Richie – Hello

Hello is by R&B artist Lionel Richie.Taken as the third single from his second solo album,Can’t Slow Down the song was released in 1984 and reached number one on three Billboard music charts: the pop chart for two weeks, the R&B charts for three weeks. Continue reading

1/2/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jamie Foxx – DJ Play A Love Song ft. Twista

DJ Play a Love Song  by R&B artist Jamie Foxx. It was written by Sean Garrrett, Jamal Jones and Jason Perry for his second album, Unpredictable, while production was helmed by Garrett and Jones under his production moniker Polow Da Don. The song features additional vocals by rapper Twista. Continue reading

12/26/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Behani ft. Ne-Yo – Real Man

Behani is an R&B artist who is Italian and Persian, proves that R&B star Ne-Yo isn’t the only one with a stellar showing.Having a super producer like Scott Storch on the music helps the uptempo track push the message of what a man can do to be a real one.Behani enlists Ne-Yo for new single Real Man. Continue reading

12/16/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Anthony Hamilton ft. Rick Ross – Real Love

Rick Ross is known for delivering some of R&B’s best rap features, and he’s at it again on a track from Anthony Hamilton’s latest album.As the North Carolina born singer continues promoting his 2021 LP Love Is The New Black, he’s released a new visual for the Rozay-assisted cut, Real Love. Continue reading

12/12/22 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT- HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIONNE! : Dionne Warwick – That’s What Friends Are For

 

Dionne Warwick, the six time grammy award winner, music icon and Whitney Houston‘s cousin celebrates her 82 birthday today. Happy birthday Dionne! Continue reading

12/12/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: SZA – Nobody Gets Me

SZA has released a brand new music video for Nobody Gets Me.Track 14 is a moody number and tells the story of SZA reflecting on a past lover.The visual is simple and essentially shows her crooning on the top of a building somewhere in New York City as she rocks baggy jeans, a graphic tee, a trucker hat that bears an upside-down smiley face and a New York Jets leather jacket. Continue reading

11/28/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Irene Cara – Fame Theme Song

Soundtrack from the 1980, Alan Parker film Fame with Paul McCrane, Irene Cara, Barry Miller, Maureen Teefy, Gene Anthony Ray, Lee Curreri, Jim Moody, Albert Hague, Antonia Franceschi, Anne Meara, Laura Dean, Joanna Merlin, Boyd Gaines, Eddie Barth and Debbie Allen.This is tribute to Irene Cara, she left us a couple days ago but never forgotten. Continue reading

10/21/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Monica Ft. Ty Dolla $ign

Friends by R&B artist Monica. It was produced by Tasha Catour for Monica’s upcoming ninth studio album and features guest vocals by Hip Hop artist Ty Dolla Sign. The song was released as the album’s fourth single on July 15, 2022. Continue reading

10/20/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Janet Jackson Ft. Missy Elliott – Son Of A Gun

Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) is by Janet Jackson with Carly Simon from Jackson’s seventh studio album, All For You. It was written and produced by Janet Jackson,Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis with additional lyrics by Simon. An official re-worked version featuring Missy Elliott was released as the third and final single from the album on November 6, 2001, by Virgin Records. Continue reading

10/10/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Chante Moore Live 2022 – Atlantic City Winery

During a decades-spanning career that began during the tail end of the new jack swing era, sophisticated vocalist Chanté Moore has placed over a dozen songs on Billboard’s R&B chart. At the age of 22, she was discovered by producer and executive Louil Silas, who signed her to Silas Records, his MCA subsidiary. Chanté Moore made an appearance at the Atlantic City Winery and killing her fans softly with wonderful melody. Continue reading