Controlla a song by Drake was recorded for his studio album Views. The song was released as the fifth single from the album in the US on June 7, 2016. Continue reading
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6/13/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Vic Mensa- There’s Alot Going On
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Victor Kwesi Mensah better known by his stage name Vic Mensa, is a hip hop recording artist & Grammy nominated songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He is currently signed to Roc Nation and was a member of the group Kids These Days which broke up in May 2013. Following their breakup, he released his first major mixtape INNANETAPE. Vic Mensa is also the founder of a hip-hop collective Savemoney which includes frequent collaborator Chance the Rapper.
6/10/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Bryson Tiller – Don’t
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Bryson Tiller received massive internet attention from music industry insiders with his breakout single Don’t. These early co-signs from a high-profile record producer Timbaland and the Canadian rapper Drake, led into a major-label attention for Tiller. On October 2, 2015, Tiller released his debut studio album T R A P S O U L, which debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard.
6/7/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Ariana Grande- Into You
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Into You is a song recorded by Ariana Grande, serving as the second single from her third studio album, Dangerous Woman (2016). It was written by Grande, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and Ilya Salmanzadeh with Martin and Salmanzadeh serving as producers. The music video was released on May 24, 2016.
6/6/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Future Wicked
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Wicked, a song by rapper Future was released on April 13, 2016 as the first single from his thirteenth mixtape Purple Reign (2016).
5/3/16 O&A NYC WITH Walestylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Raphael Saadiq feat. Q-Tip – Get Involved
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Get Involved by Raphael Saadiq featuring Q-Tip featured a social message video. Saadiq and D’Angelo were occasional members of The Ummah, a music production collective, composed of members Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest, and J Dilla of the Detroit-based group Slum Village. Continue reading
6/2/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Yemi Alade Johnny
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Johnny is a song recorded by Nigerian Afro pop recording artist Yemi Alade, taken from her debut studio album King of Queens (2014). The song was an international smash hit in many countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, The United Kingdom and others.
5/28/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Galantis – No Money
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
No Money is a song by Swedish electronic music duo Galantis. It was released on April 1,2016 for their upcoming studio album.
5/27/16 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: In Common- Alicia Keys
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
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