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9/11/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Billy Joel – NewYork State Mind ‘ Live’

New York State of Mind is by Soft Rock artist Billy Joel which initially appeared on the album Turnstiles  in 1976. Although it was never a hit song and was never released as a single, it has become a fan favorite and a song that Joel plays regularly in concert. Continue reading

(Repost) 9/11/19 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Richard Pryor- Dick Junkie Excerpt From Live and Smokin (1971)

Richard Pryor answers the recent gay allegation by Quincy Jones in the 1971 standup Live and Smokin. Continue reading

9/11/19 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Young Thug – The London ft. J. Cole & Travis Scott

The London is by Hip Hop artist  Young Thug featuring J.Cole and Travis Scott. It was released through 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records on May 23, 2019 and produced by T-Minus. Continue reading

9/10/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Malcolm X After Return From Mecca

Malcolm X speaks on his ideologies after his return from his pilgrimage to Mecca and his presentation to the U.N.
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9/10/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Chappelle’s Show – Celebrity Trial Jury Selection

Dave sounds off during the jury selection for a few high-profile court cases.
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9/10/19 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake

The Aston Martin V12 Zagato is a British sports car and endurance racer made by Aston Martin in collaboration with Zagato to celebrate a fifty-year partnership since the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato. Introduced in Lake Como, Italy at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este  on May 21, 2011, the Zagato was awarded with the competition’s Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes.  Continue reading

1/4/21 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The River Niger (1976) Starring Cicely Tyson,  James Earl Jones And Lou Gossett

The River Niger is a 1976 film adaptation of the 1972 Joseph A. Walker of the same name. The film was directed by Krisha Shah, and starred James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson, and Louis Gossett Jr.  Continue reading

8/8/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Thomas Jefferson Meets Sally Hemings – SNL

Thomas Jefferson (Robert De Niro) meets his new slave, Sally Hemings (Maya Rudolph), and quickly becomes infatuated with her. His fellow statesmen (Jimmy Fallon, Chris Parnell) comment that he’s known for only dating “black chicks. Continue reading

9/6/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Indigo- Sergei Polunin and Kristina Shapran

Indigo is part of the 100 Degrees Of Sergei series Choreography: 100 Degrees Celsius by Emil Faski with music entitled Lacrima Desperide by Damiano Baldon performed by Sergei Polunin and Kristina Shapran. Continue reading