1/11/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil Durk – Hanging With Wolves

Lil Durk, is a Hip Hop artist from Chicago, Illinois. Durk is best known for his involvement in the drill wave that took the music world by storm in the 2010s. He is the founder of his own record label, Only the Family (OTF). Continue reading

1/10/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kabaka Pyramid ft. Buju Banton – Faded Away

Kabaka Pyramid teamed up with Buju Banton to record Faded Away. Produced by Damian Jr Gong Marley, this track from Kabaka Pyramid ‘s new album The Kalling contains excerpts from the anthemic Faded Away performed by Junior Byles. Continue reading

1/9/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Weeknd – Is There Someone Else?

A year ago on Jan. 7, the Weeknd dropped his fifth studio album, Dawn FM and to mark the occasion, the singer released a sultry new video for LP track, Is There Someone Else?The clip opens on a couple playfully dancing and flirting as they enter a darkened apartment, before he is treated to a seductive strip tease and dance that he views through a window. Continue reading

1/8/23 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams- Never Give Up



Yolanda Adams sings Never Give Up at the White House during the Salute to Gospel Music in 2002. Continue reading

1/5/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lionel Richie – Hello

Hello is by R&B artist Lionel Richie.Taken as the third single from his second solo album,Can’t Slow Down the song was released in 1984 and reached number one on three Billboard music charts: the pop chart for two weeks, the R&B charts for three weeks. Continue reading

1/3/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Black Sherif – Konongo Zongo

Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong also known as Black Sherif, is a Ghanaian Afrobeat artist. He gained popularity in 2021 with his song First Sermon in May 2021. Continue reading

1/2/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jamie Foxx – DJ Play A Love Song ft. Twista

DJ Play a Love Song  by R&B artist Jamie Foxx. It was written by Sean Garrrett, Jamal Jones and Jason Perry for his second album, Unpredictable, while production was helmed by Garrett and Jones under his production moniker Polow Da Don. The song features additional vocals by rapper Twista. Continue reading

12/30/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Brand Nubian – Slow Down

Slow Down by Hip Hop group Brand Nubian.The song was recorded in 1990 and was released as a single on their 1990 debut album, One For All. Slow Down was later featured on the band’s compilation album, The Very Best Of Brand Nubian. Continue reading

12/29/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lena Horne- Believe In Yourself- From The Wiz 


“This movie is a big part of why I’m where I am today. THE WIZ! Sometimes I have to go back and remind myself to believe in what I feel in my heart in my mind and in my soul. I have to listen to God’s voice and not let the troubles of the world drown it out. ‘We’ve come this far by faith” Keep believing in yourself y’all and keep moving toward you dreams and being the best you can be.”- Phillip Boykin 

Lena Horne- Believe In Yourself- From The Wiz 

 

12/27/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kabaka Pyramid ft. Damien Marley – Red Gold and Green

Red, Gold and Green three colors, which signifies so much to so many. For Kabaka Pyramid and Damian Jr Gong Marley it was worthy enough to unite their musical synergy to highlight the significance of the colors to Rastafari tradition and Reggae music. Continue reading