Close The Door was a hit song for Teddy Pendergrass in 1978 and written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It was released from his second solo album, Life Is Worth Singing. Continue reading
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6/22/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: RuPaul- Supermodel (You Better Work)
Supermodel (You Better Work) is a 1992 mainstream hit by dance music singer, drag queen and international gay icon RuPaul. It was the third single (but first major label single) from his album Supermodel of the World.
6/22/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Tenor Saw, Yami Bolo, Burro Banton, John Wayne, Cutty Ranks, Junior Cat, Peter Metro Live 1986
Sturmars P.N.P Rally Skateland 1986 selected by Danny Dread & Ansil; featuring Tenor Saw, Yami Bolo, Burro Banton, John Wayne, Cutty Ranks, Junior Cat, Peter Metro, Ricky Tuffy, Joe Lickshot. Continue reading
6/17/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: Sylvester
Sylvester James, Jr., better known as disco and soul singer-songwriter Sylvester, was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. His flamboyant and androgynous appearance exemplified the late 1970s. Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco.“ Continue reading
6/8/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: Free Man- South Shore Commission
South Shore Commission, a Chicago based R&B funk band, topped the Billboard magazine dance chart in 1975 with Free Man. Continue reading
6/1/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Babyface – Every Time I Close My Eyes
Babyface, song writer, producer, musician and performer, of Every Time I Close My Eyes the second single from his album The Day. Backing vocalist Mariah Carey and a saxophone solo by Kenny G assisted Babyface complete his sensual 90’s R&B message. Continue reading
5/18/17 O&A NYC WITH THROWBACK THURSDAY:Clipse – Mr. Me Too ft. Pharrell Williams
Mr. Me Too and Mr. Me Too is the person that sits there and examines your style and takes a piece of it. Also taken from the stage name Justin Meetoo. It addresses the competitive dude on the street who, when you get this or that they’re like, Me too. Continue reading
4/27/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aaliyah – Try Again
Try Again by recording artist Aaliyah was written by Static Major andTimothy Mosley , and produced by Timbaland. The song was released on February 22, 2000, as the lead single for the soundtrack to the film Romeo Must Die. Continue reading
4/20/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aretha Franklin – A Deeper Love
In 1994 Aretha Franklin covered A Deeper Love which featured a backing vocal by Lisa Fischer, her version was produced by Clivilles & Cole and was later released as the lead single of her Greatest Hits (1980–1994) collection. The Aretha Franklin version also went to number one on the US dance charts for two weeks. Continue reading
4/13/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vanessa Williams – Dreamin’
Vanessa Williams recorded Dreaming in 1988 it was release on her debut album, The Right Stuff. Continue reading
