12/4/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Jill Scott- Strange Fruit

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Jill Scott gave a chilling performance of Strange Fruit, the iconic protest song made popular by Bille Holiday, on A&E’s Shining a Light concert special. Scott joined the likes of John Legend, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Aloe Blacc and more for a concert special meant to address racial inequality and violence in America. Continue reading

12/1/15 Song Of The Day: Tina Turner – The Best (Divas Live ’99)

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Tina Turner opened her 1999 VH1 Divas Live Special not with her unmistakable voice, but with the legs that taught the world to walk in high heel shoes. Turner showed she is simply the best. Continue reading

11/27/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need Plus Bonus Track

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All the Man That I Need was first recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982, for her album I’ll Keep on Loving You. In 1991, Whitney Houston had a number one multiple chart hit with the song, from her 1990 album, I’m Your Baby Tonight. Whitney’s version featured production from Narada Michael Walden and the single became a major worldwide hit. Continue reading

11/24/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Kenny Lattimore- For You

 

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Kenny Lattimore released his self-titled debut album on May 14, 1996. Critics hailed the album, saying that it hearkened back to the time of Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye when “R&B had more soul”. The set was bolstered by the success of singles Never Too Busy, Just What It Takes and For You.  Continue reading

11/20/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Adele- When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios)

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Adele just released a live video for When We Were Young, the second single off her upcoming album 25. Recorded at The Church Studios in London, Adele’s poignant performance is a candid one in which she, once again, reminisces about lost time, reciting lyrics like “Oh, I’m so mad I’m getting old—it makes me reckless. It was just like a movie. It was just like a song when we were young.” It’s another gripping display of sorrow that tugs at the heartstrings. Adele’s new album, 25, is due out today, November 20. Continue reading

11/16/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Song Of The Day: Trey Songz – Can’t Be Friends

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Can’t Be Friends by R&B recording artist Trey Songz officially released on U.S. urban radio on September 28, 2010. The second single of Songz’ fourth studio album, Passion, Pain & Pleasure. The song is produced by Mario Winans and written by Winans and Songz. Continue reading

11/9/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Leon Bridges – Coming Home

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Coming Home is the debut studio album by soul singer and Fort Worth, Texas native Leon Bridges. Bridges has returned to the style that brought soul music to the forefront of world music in 1960’s. Released on June 23, 2015, under Columbia Records, the album was written by Todd Bridges, Austin Michael Jenkins, Joshua Block, Chris Vivion and produced by Niles City Sound. Coming Home released as the lead single from the album on February 2015. Continue reading

11/7/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Willow Smith- Why Don’t You Cry

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Willow Smith inhabits a world fuelled by an imagination and inquisitiveness that extend far beyond her 14 years on Planet Earth. The “Indigo Child” herself developed the concept and visuals for the brand new track Why Don’t You Cry .   Continue reading

10/28/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Song Of The Day: Michael Jackson – Ghosts

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Michael Jackson’s Ghosts is a 1997 short film starring Michael Jackson, co-written by horror novelist Stephen King and directed by film director and special effects guru Stan Winston which could also be classified as a long-form music video. Continue reading