2/25/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Flavour – I’m On Fire

I’m On Fire is a high-energy Afrobeats track by Nigerian artist Flavour. The song is a standout track from his studio album, Afroculture. It features production by hitmakers Jaysynths and Selebobo, and its visual companion was directed by the highly acclaimed TG Omori. Continue reading

7/24/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Victoria Monét – Reach Out

Reach Out is the sleek, dance floor single by Grammy-winning R&B artist Victoria Monét, released on July 21, 2026. Coinciding with the track’s release, Monét officially announced her highly anticipated sophomore studio album, Frequency of Love, scheduled to drop on October 2, 2026 via Lovett Music and RCA Records. Continue reading

7/22/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Dave East, Styles P, Harry Fraud – Alley Oop

Alley Oop single by Harlem artist Dave East, Styles P and producer Harry Fraud. The track serves as a promotional single for the collaborative project Price of Pain by Dave East and Harry Fraud. Continue reading

7/21/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Missy Elliott – The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) is the groundbreaking 1997 debut solo single by Hip Hop artist Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott. Produced by her longtime collaborator Timbaland, the track is famous for its infectious hook that samples Ann Peebles classic 1973 soul record, I Can’t Stand The Rain. Continue reading

7/17/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Gyptian – Hold You

Hold You (also known as “Hold Yuh“) is a highly popular 2010 dancehall reggae fusion track by Jamaican artist Gyptian. Produced by Ricky Blaze, the song became a global anthem driven by a hypnotic, minimal piano chord progression and Gyptian’s smooth falsetto. Continue reading

7/15/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Wyclef Jean ft. Price & Kayla GC Part 1 – Devil’s A Lie

1991 (Wyclef Jean ft. Price & Kayla GC Part 1)is a prominent single by Wyclef Jean. Released initially as an audio track on June 25, 2026, the song is part of his album Clef Notes – Quantum Leap Vol. 1, distributed under the SodoMood Lab Label. Continue reading

7/14/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ella Mai – Might Just

Might Just is a hit R&B single by British artist Ella Mai, released as part of her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me?. Produced by long-time collaborator Mustard, the track explores themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and unfaithfulness. Continue reading

7/11/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Ayra Starr – Tornado

Tornado is a hit single by Nigerian AfroPop artist Ayra Starr, released on June 12, 2026. The track serves as a lead release ahead of her highly anticipated third studio album, Starrgirl. Continue reading

7/6/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jorja Smith ft. Wizkid – Alive

Alive is a breezy, collaborative single by British artist Jorja Smith featuring Nigerian Afrobeats icon Wizkid, officially released on July 2, 2026. The track serves as the lead single for Jorja Smith’s highly anticipated third studio album, titled What Are The Odds, which is scheduled for release on August 21, 2026. Continue reading

7/4/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ PT.2: Black Sherif – Find A Way

Find A Way is a highlife-influenced single released by Ghanaian Afrobeat artist Black Sherif in June 2026. The song serves as a reflective anthem about resilience and the winning mindset. Continue reading