4/16/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sean Paul ft. Keyshia Cole – Give It Up To Me

Give It Up To Me is a song written by Reggae artist Sean Paul featuring Keyshia Cole for his third album, The Trinity.The single meant to be released after “Temperature”  but was switched to “Give It Up to Me” to promote the film Step Up. Continue reading

4/7/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Mary J. Blige – More Than A Lover

More Than A Lover is a mid-tempo R&B single by Mary J. Blige, released as an exclusive Valentine’s Day track. Produced by Camper, the song celebrates a deep, “transcendent romance” that goes beyond surface-level connection. Continue reading

4/2/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY Pt.2: Sade – Is It A Crime (Live Aid 1985)

Sade performing ‘Is It A Crime’ at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the July 13, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population. Continue reading

4/2/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Smokey Robinson Ooh Baby Baby Live

One of the earliest captured live versions of Ooo Baby Baby featuring Smokey Robinson and The Miracles on the television show Ready Steady Go. The 1965 live performance showcases the group in their prime.

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3/31/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Olivia Dean – So Easy To Fall In Love

So Easy To Fall in Love is by British R&B artist Olivia Dean, released on September 26,2025 as the fourth single from her second studio album The Art of Loving, which was released on the same day. Continue reading

3/28/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: TLC, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa Perform At The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

TLC, En Vogue, and Salt-N-Pepa performed a historic joint medley for the first time ever at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Continue reading

3/27/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need

All The Man That I Need is one of Whitney Houston’s most iconic power ballads, released in December 1990 as the second single from her third studio album, I’m Your Baby Tonight. Produced by Narada Michael Walden, the track is celebrated for its gospel-infused climax and a soulful saxophone solo by Kenny G. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARETHA FRANKLIN: Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love

Freeway of Love is a classic hit by Aretha Franklin, released as the lead single from her thirtieth studio album, Who’s Zoomin’ Who?. The song marked a major comeback for the Queen Of Soul, becoming her highest-charting single in over a decade and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!
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3/24/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Monifah ft. Heavy D and McGruff – I Miss You (Come Back Home)

I Miss You (Come Back Home) is the debut single by  R&B artist Monifah, featuring Hip Hop artists Heavy D and McGruff.The song was notably featured on the soundtrack for the popular NYC police drama New York Undercover. Continue reading

3/21/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Oleta Adams Performs Live in Concert

Oleta Adams, Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and songwriter, performed live at the Miramar Cultural Center in 2024, wowing the crowd with her soulful mix of R&B, gospel, and jazz. Continue reading