6/12/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Wale, Leon Thomas – Watching Us

Watching Us is a hit Hip Hop and R&B collaboration by American artist Wale featuring R&B artist Leon Thomas. Released on February 3, 2026, the track serves as a prominent standpoint from Wale’s eighth studio album, Everything Is A Lot. Continue reading

6/11/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Shai – If I Ever Fall In Love

If I Ever Fall In Love is the iconic 1992 debut single by the R&B/Soul quartet Shai. Written and produced by group member Carl “Groove” Martin, the song is celebrated as one of the definitive a cappella tracks in mainstream music history. Continue reading

6/8/26 O&A NYC THE SONG OF THE DAY/ BLACK MUSIC MONTH: Curtis Mayfield – Give Me Your Love (1972)

Super Fly is the third studio album by soul and funk musician Curtis Mayfield, released in July 1972 on Curtom Records. It was released as the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film of the same name. Continue reading

6/4/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kehlani ft. Missy Elliott – Back and Forth

Kehlani is keeping the momentum behind her latest album going with the release of the official video for Back and Forth, her collaboration with Missy Elliott. The track serves as the third single from Kehlani’s self-titled fifth studio album, KEHLANI. Continue reading

6/4/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Peabo Bryson – Can You Stop The Rain

Can You Stop The Rain is a hit song released by R&B artist Peabo Bryson on June 4, 1991. Written by John Bettis and Walter Afanasieff, it served as the lead single and title track for Bryson’s fifteenth studio album. Unfortunately Peabo Bryson is no longer here with his fans and family, dying from a severe stroke. Rest In Peace! Continue reading

6/1/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Josh Levi – Say It

Say It is a R&B/Soul track by R&B artist and actor Josh Levi, released on October 9, 2025. The song is a standout track from his debut studio album, Hydraulic. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Joé Dwèt Filé – Ma Bella

Ma Bella is an R&B track recorded by artist Joé Dwèt Filé and released on May 22, 2026. The track is part of his studio album titled HateLove, distributed under the label Play Two. Continue reading

5/26/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ne-Yo – Ms.Tundra

Ms. Tundra is a country-infused R&B single by three time Grammy Award-winning artist Ne-Yo. Released on May 22, 2026, the track is accompanied by an official visualizer directed by Cedric Tang. Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHELLE FERRELL: Rachelle Ferrell and Will Downing – Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This

Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This is a classic R&B and contemporary jazz duet written by Rachelle Ferrell and performed alongside Will Downing. Released on September 12, 1992, the track serves as a standout single from Ferrell’s critically acclaimed, self-titled Capitol Records album. Continue reading

5/21/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maxwell – Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Sumthin’ Sumthin is a mid uptempo song by Neo Soul singer Maxwell. The third single from Urban Hang Suite. The woman featured in the song’s music video is French fashion model Chrystele Saint-Louis Augustin. Continue reading