5/6/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The Notorious B.I.G. WARNING

The Trap Animation version of Warning by The Notorious B.I.G. is a viral animated tribute that reimagines the classic 1994 track. This animation brings Biggie’s vivid storytelling to life, illustrating the famous 5:46 AM phone call and the subsequent plot to rob him. Continue reading

5/5/26 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: What Is The Gateways Festival Orchestra?

By Walter Rutledge

Dance is a supportive/collaborative art. It requires costumes, lighting, sets, and music. The two disciplines with the closest bond are the marriage between movement and music. If the music provides the melody, then the dance are the visual lyrics. This was the bond between the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) and members of the Gatesway Festival Orchestra (GFO) during the dance’s company New York City Season April 16th thru April 19th at New York City Center. The dance company and orchestra performed the revival of DTH’s iconic Firebird ballet, and it proved to be an extremely harmonious relationship. Continue reading

5/5/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Comedian Blaq Ron – Ladies Love Toxic Men

In his viral stand-up routine, Dallas based comedian Blaq Ron humorously argues that women are often drawn to “toxic” traits in men—behaviors he claims were simply standard masculine traits he was raised with. Continue reading

5/4/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Ripped – Russell Peters, Faizon Love (Full Movie)

Ripped  starring Russell Peters and Faizon Love. Two stoners from 1986 are launched into the year 2016 and have to learn how to adapt to present-day living. Continue reading

5/4/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Tacarra Williams – Being Thick Is A Job

Being Thick Is A Job! is a popular stand-up routine by comedian Tacarra Williams. In this set, she humorously discusses the daily physical realities and “work” involved in living as a “thicker” woman, covering topics ranging from body positivity to the literal sounds her body makes. Continue reading

5/3/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Marcus Miller, George Duke, David Sanborn – Run For Cover

The most famous collaboration involving Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, and keyboardist George Duke on this track occurred during their “DMS” (Duke, Miller, Sanborn) supergroup tour. A standout performance of this lineup was captured at the Tokyo Jazz Festival in 2011. Continue reading

5/3/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tasha Cobbs Leonard – The Hands That Keeps Holding Me (Official Live Performance Video)

The official live performance video for The Hand That Keeps Holding Me by Tasha Cobbs Leonard was released on August 5, 2025. The song serves as a powerful declaration of faith, describing the feeling of being held by God even when life feels rough or faith is shaken. Continue reading

5/3/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor – No Turning Back II

No Turning Back II is a powerful Afro-Gospel anthem released on May 16, 2025, by Nigerian artist Gaise Baba in collaboration with worship leader Lawrence Oyor. Continue reading

5/2/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Baltimore Orioles vs NewYork Yankees – MLB Highlights

Pete Alonso returned to New York, but he was in the Bronx. And although he wasn’t playing at Citi Field, a day spent in Manhattan followed by playing a game at Yankee Stadium felt at least a bit like old times.It didn’t take long for Alonso to make himself back at home, either. Continue reading

5/2/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Dub Aura ft. CHELLO – Black Truck Thru The Trenches

Black Truck Thru The Trenches is a track by Harlem’s Hip Hop artist Dub Aura featuring CHELLO, released in late April 2026. The song, which features a music video directed by CloudKickaPiff, is a continuation of Dub Aura’s “Black Truck” series, following his 2020 single “Black Truck Thru Atlanta”. Continue reading