2/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Babyface – Every Time I Close My Eyes

Every Time I Close My Eyes is a song written and produced by R&B artist Babyface. It was released as the second single from his fourth album, The Day. Continue reading

1/31/25 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: FKA Twigs – Striptease

Tahliah Debrett Barnett professionally known as FKA Twigs is a Alternative R&B artist, songwriter, producer and dancer. Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, she was formerly known as Twigs. Continue reading

1/22/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. DJ Don Rodrigo – Peter Piper Rountine

Jeffrey Allen Townes, known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, is a deejay and music producer. He was one half of the hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, along with Hip Hop artist fellow Philadelphia native Will Smith. Happy Birthday! Continue reading

12/30/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: M.I.A – Marigold

Mathangi Maya Arulpragasam known professionally as M.I.A. is a British Hip Hop artist, record producer and song writer. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, hip hop and world music. Continue reading

11/7/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Quincy Jones feat. Tamia – You Put A Move On My Heart

Tamia Marilyn Washington Hill, a R&B artist and songwriter. was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. In 1994, after signing a development deal with Warner Bros. Records, she was asked by producer Quincy Jones to appear on his album Q’s Jook Joint, earning her Grammy Award nominations for their collaboration on You Put Move On My Heart and Slow Jam. O&A NYC continues its weeklong homage to music legend Quincy Jones. Continue reading

11/4/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Quincy Jones – The Many Lives Of Q

Documentary which celebrates the life and career of top American jazz musician, composer, arranger, record producer and entrepreneur, Quincy Jones Continue reading

11/4/24 O&A NYC TRIBUTE TO QUINCY JONES: A Tribute To Quincy Jones: Best Songs From The Wiz ft. Michael Jackson

Following the tragic death of legendary music producer Quincy Jones, here are the top three songs from The Wiz, which he produced on. The film also features Jones in a surprise cameo as the Golden Piano Player. Continue reading