6/4/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kehlani ft. Missy Elliott – Back and Forth

Kehlani is keeping the momentum behind her latest album going with the release of the official video for Back and Forth, her collaboration with Missy Elliott. The track serves as the third single from Kehlani’s self-titled fifth studio album, KEHLANI. Continue reading

6/4/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Peabo Bryson – Can You Stop The Rain

Can You Stop The Rain is a hit song released by R&B artist Peabo Bryson on June 4, 1991. Written by John Bettis and Walter Afanasieff, it served as the lead single and title track for Bryson’s fifteenth studio album. Unfortunately Peabo Bryson is no longer here with his fans and family, dying from a severe stroke. Rest In Peace! Continue reading

6/2/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, MAVO – Energy

Energy is a vibrant Afrobeats single by the Queen of Afrobeats Tiwa Savage, featuring a multi-generational collaboration with veteran music icon Wande Coal and rising star Mavo. Continue reading

6/2/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Future, Tyla, FIFA Sound – Game Time (FIFA World Cup 2026)

Game Time is an official single from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, released on May 29, 2026, as a collaborative anthem by American Hip Hop icon Future and South African Pop star Tyla. Continue reading

5/25/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Wale, Teni, Seyi Vibez – YSF

YSF (which stands for “You’re So Fine) is an Afrobeats track by Nigerian-American Hip Hop artist Wale, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats artists Teni and Seyi Vibez. The song was released on May 22,2026, under Def Jam Recordings as part of Wale’s album, titled Everything Is A Lot. Continue reading

5/23/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Wizkid, Asake – Turbulence

Turbulence is the hit collaborative single by Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Asake, released on January 23, 2026. It serves as the opening track for their highly anticipated joint EP titled REAL,Vol. 1. Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shenseea, Vybz Kartel and Rvssian – Talk To Me Nuh

Talk To Me Nuh is a hit Dancehall single by Jamaican artist Shenseea, featuring the iconic Vybz Kartel and produced by Rvssian. Released on March 13, 2026, the track debuted straight at #1 on the US Reggae iTunes chart, fueled by the undeniable chemistry between the two dancehall powerhouses. Continue reading

5/20/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Da Cypher – Conway The Machine, 38 Spesh, Dave East

Da Cypher is a heavy-hitting East Coast Hip Hop collaboration featuring Conway The Machine, 38 Spesh, and Dave East. Produced by DJ Profluent, the single was officially released on March 6, 2026, as part of the compilation project Reshaping The Culture Vol. 1 by EMG The Label. Continue reading

5/19/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Chris Brown – For The Moment

For The Moment is a prominent R&B/Soul track by R&B artist Chris Brown, released on May 8, 2026, as part of his twelfth studio album, titled Brown. The track quickly gained traction alongside a highly stylized official music video dropped simultaneously with the album. Continue reading

5/16/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Angélique Kidjo Ayra Starr – Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)

Aye Kan is a song by Beninese artist Angélique Kidjo featuring Nigerian Afro-Pop artist Ayra Starr, released on  March 27,2026 through Parlophone and Warner Music France as the second single from Kidjo’s album Hope!. Continue reading