7/29/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The Lincoln Project – Trump Not Like Us (New England Synth Orchestra Remix)

Dylan Baranski usually prefers old-school rap over the crap we’ve been getting since the 2000s. However, a friend of Dylan showed him a parody of Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us called Trump Not Like Us by The Lincoln Project, so Dylan Baranski decided to do a remix of it. Continue reading

7/28/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tyla – Is It

Is It is by Afro Pop artist Tyla. It was released on July 11, 2025 by FAX and Epic Records, as the second single from her upcoming mixtape, We Wanna Party. Continue reading

7/25/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Collie Buddz x Busy Signal – Spark Up

Spark Up by Reggae artist Collie Buddz and Busy Signal is available on all music platforms.The video was released on May 8, 2025 and directed by Demarco. It was filmed at Jacana Wellness in Kingston, Jamaica.

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7/25/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Sam Smith – To Be Free

To Be Free is the new single by R&B artist  Sam Smith, the singer leads what can only be described as an exuberant revolution. While Sam sings on stage in an empty theater, the lobby is suddenly filled with high-spirited youths who dance across the bar on their way to filling the auditorium. Continue reading

7/21/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kehlani – Folded

 

Folded is by R&B artist Kehlani, released on June 11, 2025. It was produced by Andre Harris, D.K. The Punisher, Don Mills and Khris Riddick-Tynes. Continue reading

7/4/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Lila Ike ft. Misicka – Romantic

The announcement is accompanied by a new video for Lila Ike single Romantic, featuring another popular Dancehall star Masicka. Produced by Jamaica’s Dunw3ll and British-Ghanaian hitmaker Juls, the upbeat track channels dancehall royalty Patra’s 1994 classic Romantic Call. Continue reading

7/4/25 O&A NYC HERB ALPERT CELEBRATES HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY: Herb Alpert – Rise

Rise is a song written by Andy Armer and Randy Badazz Alpert, and first recorded by Herb Alpert. The instrumental track was included on Alpert’s solo album “Rise” and released as a single in 1979. Continue reading

7/2/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: The Roots – Get Busy

The Roots originated in Philadelphia with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter while they were both attending the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Continue reading

7/1/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Burna Boy – Don’t Let Me Drown (From F1 The Movie)

Don’t Let Me Drown is by Burna Boy, featured on the soundtrack for the F1 movie. The song was released as part of F1 The Album, the official soundtrack for the movie, which came out on June 27, 2025. Continue reading

6/26/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Oran Juice Jones – The Rain

The Rain is by  R&B artist Oran Juice Jones, released from his debut album, Juice.The song’s lyrics involve a man confronting his lover regarding her infidelity. Continue reading