5/6/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Fantasia Returns To American Idol To Sing Have Your Way

Fantasia Monique Barrino-Taylor known professionally by her mononym Fantasia, is a singer and actress. She rose to prominence in 2004 for her performance of the Porgy and Bess standard Summertime during the third season of American Idol and eventually became that season’s winner. Continue reading

4/18/25 O&A NYC GOOD FRIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Calvary- Richard Smallwood

Richard Smallwood’s Calvary, led by Maurette Brown Clark, Darlene Simmons, and Carolene Hatchet, combines good compositional form with strong dramatic narrative elements creating a true gospel classic. 

Continue reading

4/14/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Vybz Kartel – Dreams Are Made Of

Vybz Kartel the stage name of Adidja Azim Palmer, is a Dancehall artist. He’s known for his extensive discography and lyrics that cover personal, political and sexual theme. He also goes by the nicknames Worl’ Boss and Teacha.  Continue reading

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

3/25/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Craig David and Tiwa Savage – Commitment

Craig David has teamed up with Tiwa Savage for his flavorsome new single Commitment.Produced by Mike Brainchild, the infectious cut sees the vocal veteran mesh his signature R&B sound with a pulsating Afro-Pop undercurrent. Continue reading

3/18/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Brownstone – If You Love Me

If You Love Me is  by  R&B group Brownstone, released by MJJ Music and Epic Records. It is the second single from their debut album, From the Bottom Up (1995). Continue reading

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.

Continue reading

2/28/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Coco Jones – Taste

Courtney Michaela Ann Jones professionally known as Coco Jones is a R&B artist, songwriter and actress. Born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in Lebanon, Tennesse, she began auditioning as a child to pursue a career in entertainment. Continue reading

2/25/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly With His Song

Roberta Flack performs Killing Me Softly With His Song from her 1974 album Killing Me Softly.  The song earned Flack the Record of The Year award at the 1974 Grammy Awards. Continue reading