Coffee is singer Miguel’s third studio album Wildheart (2015). The song featured vocals from fellow rapper Wale and released on May 4, 2015 by ByStorm Entertainment and RCA Records. Continue reading
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O&A July 4th Tribute: Whitney Houston- Star Spangle Banner
Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl XXV rendition of the Star Spangle Banner in the annals of national anthems remains the standard. Her incredible voice and the bare minimum of extraneous notes came at a particularly patriotic time, just after the onset of the Persian Gulf War. Re-released as a single after the September 11th terrorist attacks, Houston donated all proceeds to charity. She ranks among the best of all-time because of the circumstances and … that voice.. Continue reading
7/4/15 Its Saturday Anything Goes: Sam Cooke
Samuel “Sam” Cooke was a recording artist and singer-songwriter, generally considered among the greatest of all time. Influential as both a singer and composer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. His pioneering contributions to soul music contributed to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Billy Preston and popularized the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown. Continue reading
7/2/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Rihanna- Bitch Better Have My Money
7/2/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: Aretha Franklin- Chain Of Fools Live (1968)
Chain of Fools is a song written by Don Covay. Aretha Franklin first released the song as a single in 1967 and it appeared on many of her albums. It reached number one on the U.S. R&B chart, staying there for four weeks, and went to number two on the pop chart in January 1968. It won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and later a Grammy Hall of Fame Award. Continue reading
7/1/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Bitch I’m Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj
5/28/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Vickie Winans
Vickie Winans’ solo album, Be Encouraged was released in 1987 and became a major gospel hit. The LP included a cover of Dottie Rambo’s, We Shall Behold Him. Be Encouraged netted a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, a Stellar Award for Album of the Year, and an Excellence Award for Best Female Contemporary Artist. Continue reading
6/27/15 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga- LIVE!
Cheek to Cheek, a collaborative album Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, consists of jazz standards by popular jazz composers, such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and Irving Berlin. The album, inspired by Bennett and Gaga’s wish to introduce the songs to a younger generation, they believe the tracks have universal appeal. Continue reading
8/24/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Madonna- Vogue
Vogue by Madonna was inspired by vogue dancers and choreographers Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza and Luis Xtravaganza from the House/Ball community. They introduced Vogueing to her at the Sound Factory club in New York City. Vogue is from her second soundtrack album I’m Breathless (1990). Continue reading
6/22/15 O&A Picks Of The Week June 21- June 27: Art, Dance, Film, Music, and Theatre
Summer is finally here! And it has ushered in a whirlwind of arts events. We have fine art, dance, film, music and theatre; something for everyone. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
