11/28/15 O&A NYC Saturday Morning Concert: Bruno Mars Vivo Rock In Rio (2015)

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Bruno Mars mentions Prince, Michael Jackson, and Elvis Presley as artists who influenced and inspired him. Bruno Mars’ vocal prowess is a tenor with a three-octave vocal range. Throughout his journey to stardom, Mars was surrounded by the right support, influence, and mentors. His family of musicians started him early on, exposing him to different instruments they played and different songs genres they performed.  Continue reading

11/27/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need Plus Bonus Track

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All the Man That I Need was first recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982, for her album I’ll Keep on Loving You. In 1991, Whitney Houston had a number one multiple chart hit with the song, from her 1990 album, I’m Your Baby Tonight. Whitney’s version featured production from Narada Michael Walden and the single became a major worldwide hit. Continue reading

11/26/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Luther Vandross – Here And Now (Live from the Royal Albert Hall)

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Here and Now at Royal Albert Hall in 1994, originally released on Luther Vandross’ The Best of Luther Vandross (The Best of Love) in 1989. Continue reading

11/25/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Someday We’ll All Be Free- Take 6 and Lalah Hathaway and Bonus track: Donny Hathaway ( Rare Live version)

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Someday We’ll All Be Free performed by the Grammy Award winning all-male a cappella Take 6 and Lalah Hathaway. Her father Donny Hathaway originally  wrote and performed the song. O&A NYC has also include a rare live version performed by Donny Hathaway.  Continue reading

11/24/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Kenny Lattimore- For You

 

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Kenny Lattimore released his self-titled debut album on May 14, 1996. Critics hailed the album, saying that it hearkened back to the time of Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye when “R&B had more soul”. The set was bolstered by the success of singles Never Too Busy, Just What It Takes and For You.  Continue reading

11/22/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: Tamia- Tomorrow

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Tamia Marilyn Hill known professionally as Tamia, is a Canadian born singer-songwriter. Tomorrow written by Carvin Lawrence Winans and Deborah Kerr Winans and appears on her third studio album More (2004).  It was originally scheduled (and titled Still) for a 2003 release but was later delayed due to Tamia’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Tamia peformed to the song a few years earlier and performed it in 2001 on the BET. Continue reading

11/21/15 O&A NYC ts Saturday – Anything Goes: Saturday Morning Mini Concert- Whitney Houston (Live Medley)

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Whitney Houston performs at the 25th anniversary celebration of Arista Records. The medley includes: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) / How Will I Know / I Believe In You And Me / I Will Always Love You / My Love Is Your Love (with Monica, Deborah Cox, Angie Stone, Faith Evans & Bobby Brown).  Continue reading

11/20/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Adele- When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios)

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Adele just released a live video for When We Were Young, the second single off her upcoming album 25. Recorded at The Church Studios in London, Adele’s poignant performance is a candid one in which she, once again, reminisces about lost time, reciting lyrics like “Oh, I’m so mad I’m getting old—it makes me reckless. It was just like a movie. It was just like a song when we were young.” It’s another gripping display of sorrow that tugs at the heartstrings. Adele’s new album, 25, is due out today, November 20. Continue reading

11/18/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey – When You Believe

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When You Believe is a song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature The Prince of Egypt. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. A pop single version of “When You Believe”, with additional music and lyrics by writer-producer Babyface, was also recorded for the film by American singers Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston for the film’s end credits and its soundtrack album.   Continue reading

11/18/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Nelly- Country Grammar (Hot Shit)

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Country Grammar (Hot Shit) the album’s first single from Nelly debut album (of the same name) premiered on February 29, 2000. The song written by Nelly and Jason “Jay E” Epperson, and produced by the latter is based off the children clapping game Down Down BabyCountry Grammar‍‍ ’​‍s success cemented Nelly’s position as one of the most successful hip hop acts of the emerging decade.  Continue reading