12/7/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (Duet with John Legend)

Capitol Records release A Sentimental Christmas With Nat “King” Cole and Friends: Cole Classics Reimagined on October 29. Inspired by the historic live virtual Unforgettable duet performance by John Legend, the new album weaves restored Nat King Cole vocal recordings with new arrangements and contemporary vocalists to create a beautiful collection of duets of holiday classics. Continue reading

9/4/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Beyonce – Pretty Hurts

Pretty Hurts is by Pop artist Beyoncé for her eponymous fifth album. It impacted mainstream radio in the United States on June 10, 2014, as the third single from the album. The song was written by Sia, Ammo and Beyoncé and its production was handled by Beyoncé and Ammo. Happy Birthday to the queen of Pop! Continue reading

5/22/23 O&A NYC SONG OIF THE DAY SPECIAL: The Notorious B.I.G – Shot Ya

Who Shot Ya? is by Brooklyn, New York Notorious B.I.G also called Biggie Smalls, backed by  Sean Puffy Combs as the hypeman. Puffy’s emerging record label, Badboy Entertainment released it on February 21, 1995, on an alternate reissue of Biggie’s single “Warning,” out since December 5, 1994. Happy Belated Birthday! 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

12/11/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE SPECIAL: Yasiin Bey At The Men’s Fall-Winter 2021 Show | LOUIS VUITTON

Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2021 show starred Yasiin Bey, which premiered during a livestream event on YouTube early Thursday morning.When sharing the full list of credits for the show dubbed Peculiar Contrast, Perfect Light—artistic director Virgil Abloh said his  “whole being has been poured out” into this film.Happy Birthday Yasiin Bey! Continue reading

12/2/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Burna Boy – Alone From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By

 

Alone is by Burna Boy for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Music From and Inspired By. Burna Boy joined legendary music composer Ludwig Grönssan to make this amazing movie soundtrack. 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

7/1/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: BET Legends Brandy & Lil Wayne Join Jack Harlow For The Culture | BET Awards ’22

Relive Jack Harlow’s 2022 BET Awards Performance featuring legends Brandy and Lil Wayne. This was a legendary moment for Jack Harlow.

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4/29/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Burna Boy Highlight Performance at Madison Square 2022

Grammy-winning Afrobeats artist, Burna Boy is on the verge of making history with the announcement of his one night only show at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden
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4/18/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: DJ Kayslay – Living Legend ft. Jadakiss, Queen Latifah & Bun B

Keith Grayson professionally known as DJ Kay Slay, was an American disc jockey and record executive from New York City. He is referred to by The New York Times as Hip Hop’s One-Man Ministry of Insults.Grayson was originally a prominent graffiti artist, having been featured in the 1983 hip hop documentary, Style Wars. One of Grayson’s better known tags was Dez. Continue reading