2/5/26 O&A NYC Black History Month Throwback Thursday: Heatwave – Gangsters Of The Groove

Gangsters Of The Groove is a classic post-disco and funk track by the multinational band Heatwave, released in late 1980. Continue reading

1/15/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Bruno Mars – I Just Might

Bruno Mars signaled the start of a new era with the release of I Just Might, the infectious lead single from his highly anticipated upcoming album, The Romantic. Continue reading

6/19/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: The S.O.S. Band – Just Be Good To Me

Just Be Good To Me by The S.O.S. Band was released in 1983 as the lead single from their album On The Rise. The song was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. 

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5/16/25 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT – Rihanna – Friend Of Mine

Rhianna is the nine time Grammy winner released the song Friend of Mine as part of the upcoming Smurfs Movie Soundtrack.The synth-heavy song repeats the same lyrics about friendship, perfect for a kids movie and a song that will likely be unavoidable in due time.
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4/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Whispers – Lady

The Whispers are an R&B group from Los Angeles, California. Scoring hit records since the late 1960s, they are best known for their two number-one R&B singles, And the Beat Goes On and Rock Steady. Continue reading

2/3/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Chic – Good Times

Alfa Anderson, best known for being one of the lead vocalists of the iconic 1970s band Chic, has died, according to reports. She was 77, this is a tribute to the Disco Legend for Black History Month. Continue reading

(Repost) 3/26/21 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS ROSS: Diana Ross- I Will Survive

Happy Birthday 77th birthday Miss Ross. Gloria Gaynor’s anthem I Will Survive gets the Ms. Ross magic in this 1995 cover.   Continue reading

610/20 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The Birdcage

In this contemporary American adaptation of the 1978 outrageous French farce LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the story centers on the life of a middle-aged, flamboyant gay couple…Armand and Albert…in the eclectic community of South Beach, Florida, who have raised a straight son. Continue reading

5/10/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Paula Abdul’s Performance – 2019 Billboard Music Awards

Paula Abdul closed the 2019 Billboard Music Awards with a six-song medley of her hits.
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