3/25/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARETHA FRANKLIN: Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love

Freeway of Love is a classic hit by Aretha Franklin, released as the lead single from her thirtieth studio album, Who’s Zoomin’ Who?. The song marked a major comeback for the Queen Of Soul, becoming her highest-charting single in over a decade and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!
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3/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Eve ft. Faith Evans – Love Is Blind (Remix)

Love Is Blind is by Hip Hop artist Eve, the official remix featuring  Faith Evans was released from Eve’s second studio album Scorpion.The song is directed toward a man who had been abusing Eve’s best friend. Continue reading

3/24/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Monifah ft. Heavy D and McGruff – I Miss You (Come Back Home)

I Miss You (Come Back Home) is the debut single by  R&B artist Monifah, featuring Hip Hop artists Heavy D and McGruff.The song was notably featured on the soundtrack for the popular NYC police drama New York Undercover. Continue reading

3/20/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Lady Saw and Cecile – Loser

Loser is a popular dancehall track by Lady Saw  (Marion Hall) featuring Cecile.The song is a “diss track” or empowerment anthem where the two artists trade verses about a man who has lost his appeal or status. The hook repeatedly labels him a loser for wasting their time.

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3/20/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Oleta Adams – Get Here

Get Here is a ballad written by singer and songwriter Brenda Russell. R&B artist Oleta Adams covered and released the song in 1990, reaching the top five in both the US and the UK with her version. Continue reading

3/16/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kiana Ledé – Jury

Jury is by R&B/Soul artist by Kiana Ledé. It is featured as a standout track on the deluxe version of her third studio album, Cut Ties (Deluxe). Continue reading

3/15/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mary Mary – Go Get It

Go Get It is a hit Gospel single and the title track of the 2012 compilation album by the R&B/Gospel duo Mary Mary. The song is known for its empowering message about faith and perseverance, encouraging listeners to pursue their “blessings” because it is their “season”. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Anastacia – I’m Outta Love

I’m Outta Love is by Pop artist Anastacia, released as her debut single. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, Not That Kind. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shenseea – Die For You

Die For You is a single by Dancehall artist Shenseea. The track was produced by frequent collaborator Rvssian and is also featured on her 2024 album, Never Gets Late Here. Continue reading

3/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil’Kim ft. Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Left Eye, Angie Martinez – Ladies Night Remix

Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix) is a legendary Hip Hop collaboration released on June 24, 1997, for the soundtrack of the film Nothing to Lose. It features Lil’ Kim alongside Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Left Eye (Lisa Lopes) and Angie Martinez. Continue reading