8/9/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You

I Will Always Love You and originally recorded in 1973 by Dolly Parton. Her  country version of the track was released in 1974 as a single and was written as a farewell to her former business partner and mentor of seven years, Porter Wagoner, following Parton’s decision to leave The Porter Wagoner Show and pursue a solo career. Continue reading

8/8/21 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tramaine Hawkins Honored at 2021 Stellar Awards by Yolanda Adams and Tamela Mann

Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann and Avery*Sunshine pay tribute to Stellar Awards Aretha Franklin Icon Award recipient Tramaine Hawkins for her far-reaching impact on gospel music. Continue reading

8/6/21 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Carmen and Geoffrey (2005)


This documentary follows the astonishing five-decade marriage of Carmen De Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder and focuses on their careers as dancers, actors, choreographers and more. Continue reading

8/7/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Mr. P – Paloma ft. Singah

Peter Okoye  who is better known as Mr. P, is an Afrobeat artist, songwriter and record producer.He rose to fame in the 2000s as a member of the P-Square duo with his identical twin brother Rudeboy. Continue reading

7/26/21 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Maya Angelou in Calypso Heat Wave (1957) 

Calypso Heat Wave (1957)  stars Merry Anders, Meg Myles and, as herself, Maya Angelou.
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7/21/21 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil Baby & Lil Durk – Man of My Word

The Voice of the Heroes is a collaborative album by Hip Hop artist Lil Baby and Lil Durk. It was released through Quality Control Music, 4 Pocket Full, Alamo Records and Geffen Records. There most outstanding project is  Man of My Words. Continue reading

7/18/21 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Dorothy Norwood – Victory Is Mine

Dorothy Norwood is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She began touring with her family at the age of eight, and in 1956, began singing with Mahalia Jackson. Continue reading

7/15/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Kevin Lyttle – Turn Me On feat. Spraga Benz

Turn Me On is the debut single by Kevin Lyttle. It was the lead single from his self titled debut album. The song was originally a soca ballad released in 2003, remade into a dance hit for the US release. Featuring  Spraga Benz in the radio remix. Continue reading

6/30/21 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: DMX Tribute Ft. Swizz Beats, The LOX | BET Awards 2021

Swizz Beatz, The Lox, Method Man, Griselda, Track, Michael K Williams, Lil Buck and Busta Rhymes honor the late DMX by performing a medley of his top hits at the 2021 BET Awards. Continue reading