3/6/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Patra ft. Yo-Yo – Romantic Call

Romantic Call is a Dancehall and Hip-Hop collaboration by Jamaican artist Patra featuring Yo-Yo. Released as part of Patra’s debut album, Queen of The Pack. Continue reading

2/27/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Romain Virgo – Soul Provider (Brighter Days Riddim)

Soul Provider is a popular reggae cover of Michael Bolton’s classic, performed by Reggae artist Romain Virgo. It was released on as part of the influential Brighter Days Riddim compilation. Continue reading

2/20/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Buju Banton – Untold Stories

Untold Stories is a landmark Reggae song by Buju Banton, released as part of his critically acclaimed album Til Shiloh.Recorded when Buju Banton was only 22, the track is a semi-acoustic ballad that signaled a major shift in his career from dancehall toward more socially conscious and spiritual themes.

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2/13/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Freddie McGregor – Push Come To Shove

The original music video for Freddie McGregor’s 1986 hit Push Come To Shove has two distinct versions, with the Director’s Cut being the most sought-after by purists. Continue reading

2/6/26 O& NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Peter Tosh – Stepping Razor

Stepping Razor is one of the most iconic songs and monikers associated with Reggae legend Peter Tosh (born Winston Hubert McIntosh). Continue reading

1/30/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Spice – Soft Girl Era

Spice released Soft Girl Era in January 2026 as her first single of the year, marking a new, independent phase focusing on self-love, luxury, and unapologetic feminine energy.  Continue reading

1/23/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shabba Ranks ft. Krystal – Twice My Age

Twice My Age is a classic dancehall/reggae duet released in 1988 by Jamaican artist Shabba Ranks and singer Krystal. Produced by Augustus “Gussie” Clarke, it remains one of Shabba Ranks’ most enduring hits. Continue reading

1/9/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Vybz Kartel – 2026

Jamaican Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel released a new single and official music video titled 2026 to commemorate the start of the year. Continue reading

12/2/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shaggy, Akon, Aidonia – Boom Body

Shaggy, Akon and Aidonia — have joined forces to deliver one of the most infectious records of the year with their explosive new single, Boom Body.A fusion of dancehall, afro-fusion, and global pop energy, the track is already lighting up playlists, parties and timelines across the world. Continue reading

11/21/25 O&A NYC IRIRE FRIDAY: Skip Marley – In Our Sight

Skip Marley Minto  is a Reggae artist. He is the son of Cedella Marley and David Minto, and grandson of Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He has received two Grammy Award nominations and an MTV Video Music Award nomination. Continue reading