Super Fly is the third studio album by soul and funk musician Curtis Mayfield, released in July 1972 on Curtom Records. It was released as the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film of the same name. Continue reading
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6/8/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: RuPaul – Back To My Roots
Back to My Roots is a vibrant house and dance-pop track by entertainer RuPaul, released on April 27, 1993, as the fourth single from the debut album Supermodel of the World. The song functions as a bold celebration of Black beauty, traditional hairstyles, and self-expression, heavily utilizing the famous phrase “Black hair is a revolution”. Continue reading
5/31/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Famalam – There Is No White Jesus
There Is No White Jesus is a widely recognized satirical sketch from the BBC sketch comedy show Famalam. The segment uses dark humor to tackle the historical and cultural whitewashing of Jesus Christ. Continue reading
5/30/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers – If You Can’t Help Me
If You Can’t Help Me is a powerful traditional gospel song performed by Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers. Originally composed by Margaret Allison, the track was prominently featured on the album Malaco 50th Celebration, released by Malaco Records. Continue reading
5/30/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido – Amapiano
Nigerian Afrobeats Superstar Davido has dynamic ties to Amapiano, frequently collaborating with South African artists and infusing his music with the genre’s signature log drum baselines. While he doesn’t have a single solo song titled “Amapiano,” his catalog is rich with cross-continental Amapiano hits and remixes.
5/28/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Mush and Milk -“Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled”
Mush n Milk is one of the series’ classics. Set in a boarding home for children it is most remembered for the breakfast scenes line, “Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled”.
5/27/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Mama Tina’s Gumbo
In March 2026, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles (Mama Tina), launched a creole gumbo stand at the Houston Rodeo. The stand was quickly shut down by the health department. Inspectors cited major infractions: the gumbo was cooked off-site, cooled down in non-food grade Home Depot buckets, and kept in an unlicensed storage spot. Continue reading
5/25/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT MEMORIAL DAY EXTRA: Nancy Wilson – Newport Jazz Festival (Full Concert – 08/15/87)
The legendary songstress Nancy Wilson delivered a mesmerizing performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island on August 15, 1987. Backed by her stellar trio, including longtime drummer Roy McCurdy, her set blended traditional jazz standards, pop-infused melodies, and signature storytelling ballads. Continue reading
5/25/26 O&A NYC MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC TRIBUTE: Marvin Gaye – Star Spangled Banner
Marvin Gaye sang the Star-Spangled Banner at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Gaye’s highly soulful performance received much acclaim from the crowd and has became an instant classic. Continue reading
5/24/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin- What a Friend We Have in Jesus (1972)
Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) recorded What a Friend We Have in Jesus in January of 1972 at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California with the Reverend James Cleveland (1932 – 1991) and the Southern California Community Choir led by Reverend Dr. Alexander Hamilton (1945-2022). Continue reading
