4/29/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Vado ft. Dave East – Yeah Ha

Yeah Ha is a collaborative single by Harlem’s Hip Hop artists Vado and Dave East, released on April 23, 2026. The track marks another link-up between the two New York artists and was released alongside an official music video directed by Panoramic Films. Continue reading

4/28/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Lady Gaga, Doechii – Runaway

Runway is a House and Hip Hop collaboration between pop icon Lady Gaga and Doechii, released on April 10, 2026. The track serves as the lead anthem for the soundtrack of the film The Devil Wears Prada 2 and is heavily inspired by Ballroom Culture. Continue reading

4/27/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Max Roach Quartet & Abbey Lincoln, BRT TV Studio, Schaarbeek, Belgium

The performance by the Max Roach Quartet and Abbey Lincoln at the BRT TV Studio in Schaarbeek, Belgium, on January 10, 1964, is a landmark televised recording of selections from their seminal civil rights jazz album, “We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite”. Continue reading

4/13/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Rihanna – Simba Africa

Step into a vibrant celebration of rhythm, culture, and pure joy with Simba, a powerful Afro-inspired anthem brought to life in the soulful style of Rihanna. This song blends uplifting melodies with rich South African influences, featuring traditional chants, rhythmic drums, and a unifying message that connects hearts across every horizon. 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

4/3/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ye ft. Ceelo Green – Bully

Bully featuring CeeLo Green is the title track from Ye’s (Kanye West) solo album BULLY, which was released on March 28, 2026. The track serves as the centerpiece of the 18-track project, marking Ye’s first solo album in four years. Continue reading

4/2/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ye ft. Andre Troutman – All The Love

All The Love is a track by Ye (formerly Kanye West) featuring André Troutman, released as the fourth song on his twelfth solo studio album, BULLY. Continue reading

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

3/30/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – I Have Nothing (The Concert for a New South Africa Durban – LIVE)

In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy and inspiration to a country newly liberated. Continue reading