2/16/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Grover Washington – Mister Magic Live

Mister Magic is the fourth album by jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., released in February 1975. The album topped both the soul and jazz albums chart and peaked at number ten on the pop chart. Continue reading

2/14/21 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Soundies: Jazz And Jive (1940s)

Soundies were an early form of music video. Developed prior to television, they played on 16mm film projectors that were viewed on small screens like a video jukebox and captured some of the top artists of the day. Continue reading

2/12/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Protoje ft. Koffee – Switch It Up

Protoje is a contemporary Reggae artist from Jamaica. His mother is Jamaican artist Lorna Bennett, best for her rendition of Breakfast in Bed. His father is a former Calypso king from the island Saint Vincent. Continue reading

2/11/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jodeci – Forever My Lady

Forever My Lady is the debut studio album by R&B quartet Jodeci released May 28, 1991 by Uptown Records and MCA Records.The album’s production and composition was largely attributed to DeVante Swing, who worked alongside Grammy nominated producer Al B. Sure. Continue reading

2/1/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: SZA – Hit Different x Good Days

Hit Different is a single by Pop-Acoustic Vocals R&B artist SZA. It is expected to serve as the lead single to her upcoming second studio album. The song features guest vocals artist Ty Dolla Sign. Both singers co-wrote the song with Rob Bisel along with its producers, Neptunes. Continue reading

1/27/21 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Busta Rhymes – Czar (Remix)ft. CJ, M.O.P.

Busta Rhymes is a Hip Hop artist, singer, record producer, actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George Buster Rhymes.He has received 11 Grammy Award nominations for his work. Continue reading

1/18/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jennifer Hudson Performs Someday We’ll All be Free at the Obama White House

In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement is a concert hosted by President and Mrs. Obama featuring songs from the Civil Rights Movement as well as readings from famous Civil Rights speeches and writings with participants including Bob Dylan, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and more. Continue reading

1/12/20 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: WizKid – Ginger ft. Burna Boy

Made in Lagos is the fourth studio album by Afrobeat artist WizKid. Nigerian-Afrobeat artist Burna Boy was featured with his partner in crime Wizkid on a new music track Ginger. Continue reading

1/5/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jennifer Lewis- Georgia, let’s flip the Senate!

Jennifer Lewis the mother of Black Hollywood share some mother wit- Georgia, let’s flip the Senate! Continue reading