6/17/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: Sylvester

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Redo-Slyvester

Sylvester James, Jr., better known as disco and soul singer-songwriter Sylvester, was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. His flamboyant and androgynous appearance exemplified  the late 1970s. Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco. Continue reading

6/13/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Bones The Machine- Night Terror

Bones The Machine choreographed and performed in Night Terror, an urban abstract dance narrative. As darkness settles in on the streets of Los Angeles combating the vices of the night through dance.  Continue reading

6/10/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Pharrell Just Dropped His Video For “Yellow Light” Starring Everyone’s Favorite Minions

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Pharrell Williams released an audio a few days ago, and is back with the official music video for Yellow Light from Despicable Me 3.The movie lands in theaters on June 30th,2017. Continue reading

6/10/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Prince- Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame 2004 (Opening Act)

On March 15th, 2004 Prince performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading

6/8/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE MONTH: Free Man- South Shore Commission

South Shore Commission, a Chicago based R&B funk band, topped the Billboard magazine dance chart in 1975 with Free Man. Continue reading

6/7/17 O&A NYC WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Logic- Young Sinatra III

Rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Sir Robert Bryson Hall II known to the public by his stage name Logic. Despite being a hip-hop artist, Logic cites Frank Sinatra as his main inspiration. Continue reading

6/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: SZA – Babylon

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Solána Imani Rowe is better known by her stage name SZA, is a pop/r&b singer and songwriter. She was born in St.Louis Missouri, later relocating to Maplewood, NewJersey. Continue reading

6/6/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Ariana Grande- Somewhere Over the Rainbow at One Love Manchester

In an especially moving performance, Grande closed the evening with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, from the MGM movie classic Wizard of Oz. The song holds a special place in her heart, because it was a favorite of her grandfather. It was also one she used to sing to him before he passed away. Continue reading

6/5/17 MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Covfefe: The Broadway Medley!- A Randy Rainbow Parody

Randy Rainbow has given Trump’s latest contribution to late night twitter incoherence- Covfefe, a broadway spin.  Continue reading

6/1/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Babyface – Every Time I Close My Eyes

Babyface, song writer, producer, musician and performer, of Every Time I Close My Eyes the second single from his album The Day.  Backing vocalist Mariah Carey and a saxophone solo by Kenny G assisted Babyface complete his sensual 90’s R&B message. Continue reading