Chrisette Michele is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul singer-songwriter.She has won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2009 for her song Be OK. Continue reading
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Category: Music Video
4/12/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Donald Lawrence & Lalah Hathaway – Don’t Forget to Remember
Jazz notables Ramsey Lewis and Lalah Hathaway were on hand for a remake of the Bible Stories classic Don’t Forget To Remember. The effort earned Lawrence a total of 7 Stellar Award nominations, and 6 wins. Continue reading
4/10/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Song Of The Day: The Roots – You Got Me featuring Erykah Badu
You Got Me is a song by the hip hop band The Roots, featuring vocals by Erykah Badu (who sings the chorus) and Eve, then known as Eve of Destruction, who raps the second verse but does not appear in the music video. You Got Me was co-written by musician Jill Scott, who recorded vocals for the song’s chorus and bridge. Her part was subsequently re-recorded by Badu at the insistence of MCA Records, who wanted a higher-profile collaboration for the album’s official lead single. Continue reading
4/9/15 O&A DIVA ALERT!!!: Madonna – Ghosttown featuring Terrence Howard
Madonna appears to have survived a global nuclear disaster in the music video for Ghosttown. There appear to be no other signs of life. But then, wait, there is a boy, a rat, a dog and … Terrence Howard. At first, things are a little scary as the two adults go on the defense: She is ready to beat him with a golf club as he points a rifle to her head. After a few tense moments, things calm down. Madonna and the actor who plays Lucious Lyon on Fox’s Empire do a sexy dance. Continue reading
4/9/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Song Of The Day: LiL Wayne- Sorry 4 The Wait 2
4/14/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Richard Smallwood- Calvary
Calvary is a living testament to an artist, Richard Smallwood, working at the apex of his craft. Continue reading
3/26/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette “Missy” Elliott is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer with childhood friend and producer Timbaland. In the late 1990s, Elliott expanded her career as a solo artist and rapper, eventually winning five Grammy Awards and selling over 30 million records in the United States. Elliott is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one double platinum for her 2002 album Under Construction. Elliott is also known for a series of hits and diverse music videos, including The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), Hot Boyz, Get Ur Freak On, Work It, and the Grammy award-winning video for Lose Control. Continue reading
3/21/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Yolanda Adams
Yolanda Yvette Adams is a gospel singer, record producer, actress, and radio host on WBLS. Adams has won four Grammy Awards, sixteen Stellar Gospel Music Awards, four of the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, one American Music Award, seven NAACP Image Awards, one Soul Train Music Award, and five BET Awards. On December 11, 2009, Billboard Magazine named her the No. 1 Gospel Artist of the last decade. Continue reading
3/21/15 O&A With Walestylez: Kendrick Lamar i and preview The Blacker The Berry
Kendrick Lamar surprised the world by dropping a new single from his still-secretive follow-up to good kid, m.A.A.d city, the Isley Brothers–sampling i. The “I love myself!” chorus and the funky vibe propelled the track into the culture and got everyone equally parts excited and curious about Kendrick’s new album.
Kendrick Lamar – i
In Kendrick’s new song The Blacker the Berry, the sound and content of the still-untitled new album gets a whole new side. Everything from the verses to the vibe to the hook is pushing K.Dot’s artistry to a new limit. Even the cover art is distinctive, featuring (NSFW warning? Maybe?) two brown babies breastfeeding from their gold-bracelet-wearing mother.
The Blacker The Berry
3/19/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: The Remixes Tamia, Whitney, Jennifer, and Madonna
Thunderpuss and Hex Hector & Mac Quayle remixes of songs by Tamia, Jennifer Lopez, Whitney Houston and Madonna. Continue reading
