Rufus was an American funk band from Chicago, Illinois best known for launching the career of lead singer Chaka Khan. They had several hits throughout their career, including “Tell Me Something Good”, “Sweet Thing”, and “Ain’t Nobody”.
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5/23/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Janet Jackson Come On Get Up
Janet Jackson performs Come On Get Up from her seventh studio album, All for You (2001) live in Hawaii.
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5/16/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: MAXWELL-FORTUNATE
Fortunate is a Neo-Soul soundtrack from the motion picture Life. The song was written, composed, produced and arranged by R.Kelly and Maxwell. Fortunate was awarded Best R&B Single of the Year at the Billboard Music Award and Best R&B/Soul Single (Male) at Soul Train Awards. Continue reading
5/9/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Intruders “I’ll Always Love My Mama” (1973)
4/25/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: AZ feat. Nas – Mo Money Mo Murder
Anthony Cruz better known by his initials AZ. He is known for being a longtime and frequent music partner of Nas and also a member of hip-hop group The Firm alongside Nas, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Nature. Continue reading
3/28/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ike and Tina Turner Revue- Proud Mary and River Deep Mountain High (original 1966 promo)
Late in 1970, while on break from touring in Florida, the band recorded their cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Proud Mary. The song was released the following January and became the duo’s best-selling single, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling well over a million copies. The song earned the group a 1971 Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Continue reading
2/28/19 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Whitney Houston – When You Believe ft.Mariah Carey
When You Believe is a song from the 1998 Dream Works musical animated feature The Prince Of Egypt. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. Continue reading
2/7/19 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sade – No Ordinary Love
No Ordinary Love is a song by Sade from their fourth Love Deluxe. Originally released in late 1992, the song was a modest success in Europe and New Zealand, reaching number five in Italy. Continue reading
1/31/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: James Ingram- Just Once (Live in Korea)
James Ingram performs Just Once (Live in Korea) with introduction by Quincy Jones as part of Jones’ 80th birthday celebration. Continue reading
2/17/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK TUESDAY: O’Jays- Backstabbers, I Love Music, and For The Love Of Money
The O’Jays are a R&B and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The group is from Canton, Ohio and was formed in 1958. The O’Jays had their first chart appearance in 1963 with Lonely Drifter. Continue reading