Chappelle’s Show wasn’t above going low-brow, and Dave’s spoof on R.Kelly’s salacious legal battle was quite the topic to take aim at (no pun intended, of course). Becoming just as famous as the song it was based on (Ignition Pt. 2), Piss On You proved that Chappelle had a pretty bad ass R. Kelly impression, and he could carry a tune too. Drip, drip drip! Continue reading
Tag: Throwback Thursday
1/3/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Alicia Keys – Fallin
Fallin by recording artist Alicia Key is the debut single from her debut album, Songs in A Minor (2001). Continue reading
12/13/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Canibus – Second Round K.O.
Second Round K.O. is a single from Canibus. The song was produced by Wyclef Jean and his cousin Jerry Wonder and featured spoken vocals from boxer Mike Tyson.Second Round K.O. is a diss track by Canibus directed at LL Cool J. Continue reading
12/2/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Eartha Kitt- Santa Baby
Eartha Mae Kitt was an actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist. Known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of C’est Si Bon and the enduring Christmas novelty smash Santa Baby. Both songs became US Top 10 hits. Orson Welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.
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11/28/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Nat ‘King’ Cole- The Christmas Song (Live Performance)
The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song early in 1946. At Cole’s behest – and over the objections of his label, Capitol Records– a second recording was made later the same year utilizing a small string section, this version becoming a massive hit on both the pop and R&B charts. Continue reading
11/22/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
Say Say Say is written and performed by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released in 1983. The track was produced by George Martin for McCartney’s album, Pipes Of Peace. Continue reading
11/17/18 O&A (REPOST) NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Mandingo (1975)- Ken Norton Rape Scene
In Mandingo, big black buck Mede (boxer Ken Norton) is raped by his owner’s wife Blanche (Susan George). Continue reading
11/8/18 O&A NYC SPECIAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: Wu-Tang Clan – Can It Be All So Simple
Can It Be All So Simple is the fourth and final single on Wu Tang Clan’s critically acclaimed debut album Enter The Chamber It features production from RZA that samples Glady’s Knight & Pips cover of The Way We Were. Continue reading
11/1/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maxwell – Sumthin’ Sumthin’
Sumthin’ Sumthin is a mid uptempo song by neo soul singer Maxwell. The third single from Urban Hang Suite. The woman featured in the song’s music video is French fashion model Chrystele Saint-Louis Augustin. Continue reading
10/25/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Baby Face – Whip Appeal
Whip Appeal is by R&B mogul Baby Face. It served as the third single from his second album, Tender Love.Written by Babyface and Perri Reid, Whip Appeal was released on February 22, 1990 by SOLAR Records and Epic Records. Continue reading