4/24/23 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Adekunle Gold, Zinoleesky – Party No Dey Stop

Adekunle Gold kick starts 2023 official with his debut single title Party No Dey Stop, He features Zinoleesky on this new song and as usual Zino delivered! The record is produced by Kel-P. It’s a perfect blend of Afropop and soul. Continue reading

4/23/23 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Kirk Franklin – I Smile

Kirk Dewayne Franklin  is a songwriter, choir director and a gospel artist.He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel ensembles such as The Family, God’s Property and One Nations Crew. He has won numerous awards, including 19 Grammys. Continue reading

4/22/23 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Bayanni,Jason Derulo – Ta Ta Ta

 

Abimbola Oladokun known professionally as Bayanni, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.He signed a record deal with Mavin Record. Continue reading

4/18/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Thelonius Monk Quartet _Monk au danemark

Thelonious Monk the greatest pianist, composer of Jazz of all time, At twenty-two he is the official pianist of Minton’s club in Harlem. During jam sessions with drummer Kenny Clark, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, saxophonist Charlie Parker and guitarist Charlie Christian, among others, he developed a new style: Bebop. Continue reading

4/16/23 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Spyro Gyra Live | Leverkusener Jazztage 2022 | Jazz Line

 

Spyro Gyra rose from humble beginnings in Buffalo, New York in 1974 to their current international prominence in the jazz world. Every year they continue to exhibit how to remain among a relative handful of artists who will be able to say that they have worked constantly in their 50 year  career in the year 2024. Continue reading

4/15/23 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido ft. Musa Keys – Unavailable

Timeless is the fourth studio album by Davido. It was released on March 31, 2023 through Davido Music Worldwide, Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment.Primarily an Amapiano record, the album explores other musical styles such as Afrobeats, Dancehall, Ragga, Highlife and Afropop. Continue reading

4/14/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jorja Smith – Try Me

Jorja Smith has released a confident new track Try Me with an accompanying music video.So with the new single release, it’s clear that Smith is embarking on a new journey in expanding her sound.  Continue reading

4/13/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Michael Jackson – A Place With No Name

A Place With No Name is by Pop artist Michael Jackson released on the second posthumous Jackson album, Xscape.The full version leaked online on December 3, 2013. It has been claimed that there are dozens and dozens of unreleased Jackson songs that could be issued for several years to come. Continue reading

4/8/23 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Victony – Soweto with Don Toliver, Rema & Tempoe

Michael Chigozie Alagwu better known by his stage name Tempoe is a producer, singer and songwriter. Born in Lagos,Nigeria he is popularly known for the tag MAD, at the beginning or end of all his music productions. His production of CKay breakout afrobeats song, Love Nwantiti received global recognition. Continue reading