9/23/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez Song Of The Day: Chris Brown – Look At Me Now ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes

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Look at Me Now is a song Chris Brown, featuring American rappers Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, released as the second single from Brown’s fourth studio album F.A.M.E. on February 1, 2011  Continue reading

9/20/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: Regina Belle- God Is Good

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Regina Belle started her career in the mid-1980s. She received a Grammy Award for A Whole New World her duet with Peabo Bryson for the Disney’s 1992 animated feature film Aladdin. Belle released her debut gospel album Love Forever Shines on May 13, 2008 via Pendulum Records. The 14-track collection features guests Melvin Williams (of the Williams Brothers) and Shirley Murdock. Continue reading

9/11/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: Song Of The Day: Rotimi- Beautiful Music

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Olurotimi Akinosho better known by his stage name, Rotimi, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and model. From 2011 to 2012, he starred as Darius Morrison on the Starz Network original drama series Boss. He has been added to the cast of Starz’ TV series Power as a series regular, in the role of “Dre”, the quick-tempered young protégé of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s character.

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9/8/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez Song Of The Day: Sade- Soldier of Love

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Soldier of Love is the first single and title track from the English group Sade. It premiered worldwide on 8 December 2009. The track won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 53rd Grammy Awards ceremony. Continue reading

9/3/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: Martha & the Vandellas – Heatwave

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Heat Wave is a 1963 single penned by the Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team and made popular by the Motown group Martha and the Vandellas. It was released as a single on July 9, 1963.  Continue reading

9/1/15 O&A NYC With Walestylez Song Of The Day: J. Cole – Nobody’s Perfect ft. Missy Elliot

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Nobody’s Perfect is a song by  hip hop recording artist and record producer J. Cole, released as the third single from his debut studio album Cole World: The Sideline Story. The song, featuring singer-songwriter and fellow rapper Missy Elliott. 

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8/29/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Miles Davis Quintet Live at Teatro dell’Arte in Milan, Italy on October 11, 1964

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Miles Davis Quintet performed on Sunday, October 11, 1964 Teatro dell’Arte Milan, Italy. The quartet consisted of four musicians plus Davis: Trumpet: Miles Davis, Saxophone: Wayne Shorter, Piano: Herbie Hancock, Bass: Ron Carter, and Drums: Tony Williams.

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8/27/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Lisa Stansfield – All Around the World

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All Around the World recorded by British R&B/new jack swing recording artist Lisa Stansfield for her 1989 album Affection.  It was written by Stansfield, Ian Devaney and Andy Morris, and produced by Devaney and Morris. Songwriters Stansfield,  Devaney and Morris received the 1989 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. The song remains Stansfield’s her biggest hit. Continue reading

8/26/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Grace Jones- Pull Up to the Bumper

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Pull Up to the Bumper  was co-written by Grace Jones, Kookoo Baya and Dana Mano. The uptempo pop-dance song incorporating funk and R&B elements and sparked some controversy for its suggestive lyrics. Due to the figuratively describe sexual intercourse, it prompted some radio stations in the United States to refuse to broadcast it. Continue reading