3/21/21 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION MEETS MUSIC: All or Nothing At All | Presented by Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2021 immersive fashion experience — All or Nothing At All. To celebrate the unveiling collection of Purple Label Spring 2021, Janelle Monáe will be performing exclusive renditions of her favorite songs.Experience an unforgettable moment. Continue reading

3/19/21 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: DTH On Demand Presents: Firebird- (Last Day to Watch it !)



Dance Theatre of Harlem’s iconic Firebird places the Russian folk tale about a magical bird that triumphs over evil in an exotic Caribbean setting. John Taras’ choreography to Stravinsky’s familiar score was further enlivened by sets and costumes by Geoffrey Holder. The 1982 DTH production was a tremendous worldwide success.

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3/15/21 O&A NYC GRAMMY SPECIAL SONG OF THE DAY: Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby – Levitating/Don’t Start Now (Live at the GRAMMYs 2021)

DaBaby – Levitating/Don’t Start Now (Live at the GRAMMYs 2021)

3/11/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Toni Braxton – Just Be A Man About It

Toni Michele Braxton born October 7, 1967, R&B artist, songwriter, pianist, actress, and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide as of 2020, including 41 million albums, and is one of the highest-selling female R&B artists in history.  Continue reading

3/10/21 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil Kim ft. Sisqo – How Many Licks?

How Many Licks? is by Lil Kim featuring vocals by Sisqó from her second studio album, The Notorious  K.I.M. It was released as the record’s second single in 2000. Mario Winans and Sean Combs produced How Many Licks? and wrote it with Lil Kim and Sisqó.

Lil Kim ft. Sisqo – How Many Licks?

3/9/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: SZA – Good Days

Good Days is by SZA featuring additional vocals by Jacob Collier. It was released on December 25, 2020, through Top Dawg and RCA and is expected to appear on her upcoming second studio album.The song was written and produced by SZA, Jacob Collier, Carlos Munoz, Carter Lang and Christopher Ruelas and mixed by Shawn Everett. Continue reading

3/9/21 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Marian Anderson Lincoln Memorial Concert- Voice of Freedom American Experience PBS

Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone placed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and stared out at a crowd of more than 75,000 people. She had been barred from performing at Constitutional Hall, but thanks to clever advocacy by Walter White of the NAACP and the aid of high-powered allies like Eleanor Roosevelt, the concert was now set to make history. Continue reading

2/25/21 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Caravans /The Soul Stirrers- TV Gospel Time (1962) 

Sample episode featuring Shady Grove Choir, The Caravans and Paul Foster of The Soul Stirrers. (Courtesy of Reelblack.) Continue reading

2/27/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Egypt 80 – Beasts Of No Nation

Fela Anikulapo Kuti October 15,1938 – August 2,1997 was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, composer, political activist and pan-africanist. He is regarded as the pioneer of Afrobeat an African music genre combining traditional Yoruba and Afro-Cuban music with Funk and Jazz. Continue reading

2/26/21 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Fly Me To Cancun- A Ted Cruz In A Founders Sing Parody

Flyin Ted” Cruz got caught leaving his constituents without heat, lights and water; and jetting down the Cancun. Once interviewed Flyin Ted predictable reverted back to Lyin, and Lyin and more Lyin Ted. This time he blamed his daughters instead of his ugly wife or murderous father.  Continue reading