6/3/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Kelontae Gavin – No Ordinary Worship

Kelontae Gavin, an energetic contemporary gospel vocalist from Ridgeville, South Carolina, unwittingly launched his career with a performance of the Rev. Paul Jones’ “I Won’t Complain.” Recorded in his high-school cafeteria in 2014 and uploaded to YouTube, the interpretation caught the attention of Atlanta-based pastor and music executive Marquis Boone. Continue reading

6/2/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido – FIA

David Adedeji Adeleke better known by his stage name Davido is a Nigerian artist, songwriter and record producer. His 2011 single Dami Duro was well-received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music. Continue reading

5/31/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: L.T.D.- Love Ballad

Love Ballad, the hit song for R&B/Funk band L.T.D Released from their album Love to the World. The single spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart in November 1976. Continue reading

5/29/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It

I Like It by American rapper Cardi B for her first studio album Invasion Of Privacy (2018), with Puerto Rican recording artist Bad Bunny and Colombian singer J Balvin. It was released on May 25, 2018 as the fourth single from her debut studio album. Continue reading

5/29/18 O&A NYC DIVO ALERT: Michael Jackson- Scream (Live Helsinki 1997)

Michael Jackson performed Scream during the HIStory World Tour 1996-1997 live in Helsinki, Finland on August 24, 1997. Continue reading

(Repost) 5/26/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers – For Every Mountain

Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers single For Every Mountain from his 1997 album No One Else featuring Yvette Williams lead vocal became a fiery gospel anthem.  Continue reading

5/26/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Falz – This Is Nigeria

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

This is Nigeria by Nigerian rapper Falz is an audacious, decidedly necessary critique of Nigerian society inspired by Childish Gambino’s viral video This Is America. Falz is known to use his sharp brand of humor to address social ills in his country.     Continue reading

5/25/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ariana Grande – No Tears Left To Cry

No Tears Left To Cry is by pop artist Ariana Grande from her upcoming fourth studio album, Sweetner.Written by Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha and its producers Max Martin and Ilya it was released by Republic Records as the album’s lead single on April 20, 2018 alongside its music video.  Continue reading

5/24/18 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 5/24- 5/31: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre … And More

Memorial Day is here!  The weather is finally getting warm, people are out and city is abounding with activity “24- 7- 365”. We have art celebrating popular culture in Harlem. Dance in Midtown and love is in full bloom on Staten Island. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

5/21/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Andrea Bocelli – Besame Mucho – Live From Lake Las Vegas Resort, USA / 2006

Music video by Andrea Bocelli performing Besame Mucho live from Lake Las Vegas Resort (2006). Continue reading