Hannibal was a Carthaginian (Northern Africa) general and statesman who commanded the forces of Carthage in their battle against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. His campaign bring his army over the Alps in the winter was one of the boldest moves in history. Continue reading
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9/16/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: A$AP Ferg – Off White Rozay

A$AP Ferg returns with a new single called Off White Rozay. The latest cut from the fashion forward Hip Hop artist who also recently relaunched his FERG line of apparel is another high-voltage single and comes equipped with a repeating shoutout to Virgil Abloh. Continue reading
9/16/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Madea Is Trump’s New Communications Director

Madea holds a press conference to announce she’s the new White House communications director. Continue reading
9/16/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Black Film Entertainment | Bright Road With Dorothy Dandridge


Bright Road is a 1953 low-budget film adapted from the short story See How They Run by Mary Elizabeth Vronman. Directed by Gerald Mayer and featuring the film stars Dorothy Dandridge as an idealistic first-year elementary school teacher trying to communicate with a problem student. Continue reading
9/15/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Chandler Moore – Lead Me On (Live)


Chandler David Moore is a Gospel artist, songwriter, pianist, guitarist and worship leader. Moore is also a member of Maverick City Music, a collective of worshippers working in the contemporary Christian music. Continue reading
9/15/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: Moses – The Exodus

Follow Moses‘ journey from his miraculous birth, his confrontation with Pharaoh, to leading the Israelites out of Egypt in the epic story of The Exodus. Continue reading
9/14/24 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY: John Legend Springfield Native Speaks Out

How do we spell Scumbag? T-R-U-M-P or Drumpf, his klan’s original name. In typical Trump style (or lack there of) this xenophobic, race baiting, sack of Drumpf defamed the Haitian community of Springfield, Ohio. Singer, songwriter and Springfield native John Legend speak out about the baseless racist tropes. Continue reading
9/13/24 O&A NYC DIVO ALERT: Murdergram Deux- LL Cool J- ft. Eminem

LL Cool J’s Murdergram Duex a bass-heavy track off of his latest album The Force, marked the rapper’s first collaboration with Eminem. The rap legends have now teamed up again for the single’s music video, which incorporates LL Cool J’s and Big Daddy Kane’s iconic album art into the backdrop. Continue reading
9/13/24 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shaba Ranks ft Krystal -Twice My Age

Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Ranks and Krystal perform the dancehall hit Twice My Age from the album 1988 Rappin’ With The Ladies.
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9/12/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maze Ft. Frankie Beverly – Before I Let Go (Live ’95)

Frankie Beverly was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze. He formed Maze, originally called Raw Soul, in his hometown of Philadelphia in 1970. He passed away on September 10th 2024 at the age of 77. Continue reading





