4/22/25 O&A NYC REVIEW: Macbeth in Stride

By Walter Rutledge

For those of us that believe “Hell has no fury like a women scorned”. And for those of us who know firsthand you do not mess with a Black woman who “ain’t feeling it”. Leave your Elizabethan mindset at home and head to the Harvey Theater to experience MacBeth in Stride – Shakespeare from a sistah’s point of view. Written and performed by Obie- Award winner Whitney White the production takes Shakespeare and female empowerment to a new level. This soulful contemporary rendition of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth runs for only five remaining performances through April 27 at the Harvey Theater located at 651 Futon Street in downtown Brooklyn. Continue reading

4/1/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lizzo – Still Bad

3/4/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tyla, Sean Paul – Push 2 Start (Remix)

Tyla and Sean Paul’s new video for Push 2 Start might push you to book a summer vacation in the Caribbean! On Monday, the South African star released the sexy, throwback video for the Paul remix of Push 2 Start — and it’s the first time she is credited as a director of her own video.Tyla co-directed the Y2K-Esque video with Taylor Fauntleroy.

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2/22/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Willy Paul x Bahati – Keki

Wilson Abubakar Radido professionally known as Willy Paul is a Kenyan artist and songwriter from Nairobi. He is the chief executive officer and founder of Saldido International Entertainment. Continue reading

2/11/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Michael Jackson – Earth Song

Earth Song was written and composed by Michael Jackson as a passionate plea for environmental awareness in the face of unchecked global development. It was released on this date as the third single from HIStory: Past, Present and Future—Book I. Continue reading

1/31/25 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: FKA Twigs – Striptease

Tahliah Debrett Barnett professionally known as FKA Twigs is a Alternative R&B artist, songwriter, producer and dancer. Born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, she was formerly known as Twigs. Continue reading

1/22/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Kim Wayans- Got Your Babies Tonight

One of comedy’s unsung heroes Kim Wayans gives us the ultimate Whitney/Bobby anthem with her rendition of Get Your Babies Tonight. Continue reading

12/30/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: M.I.A – Marigold

Mathangi Maya Arulpragasam known professionally as M.I.A. is a British Hip Hop artist, record producer and song writer. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, hip hop and world music. Continue reading

12/19/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Chris Brown – This Christmas


Christopher Maurice Brown known as Chris Brown is a Pop artist, songwriter, dancer and actor. A pop and hip hop influenced R&B musician who works in a variety of genres.
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10/24/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Rihannna – Disturbia

Disturbia is by Pop artist Rihanna for  Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded,a re-release of her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded . It was written by Andre Merritt, Chris Brown, Brian Kennedy and Rob. A, with the production of the song helmed by Kennedy. Continue reading