Michael McDonald was born in St Louis, Missouri. As soon as he realized his musical abilities he sought out to play in local bands in the St Louis area until he was convinced to move. Continue reading
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Category: Throwback Thursday
9/19/24 O&A THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackie Wilson Baby Workout (Shindig 1965)
Baby Workout by Mr. Excitement aka Jackie Wilson from the album of the same name is about Wilson urging a girl to dance or work out all night long with him. Continue reading
9/12/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maze Ft. Frankie Beverly – Before I Let Go (Live ’95)
Frankie Beverly was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze. He formed Maze, originally called Raw Soul, in his hometown of Philadelphia in 1970. He passed away on September 10th 2024 at the age of 77. Continue reading
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Wildflower- New Birth (Live on Soul Train)
In 1974, the group issued their album It’s Been a Long Time, which featured hits including their cover of the Skylark song Wildflower. Continue reading
8/22/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: LL Cool J- Jingling Baby
Jingling Baby is the final single released from LL Cool J’s third album, Walking with a Panther. It was released on January 8, 1990 for Def Jam Records and was produced by LL Cool J and Dwayne Simon. Continue reading
8/1/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vybz Kartel – Yuh Love
Jamaican superstar Vybz Kartel is up next on the Mixpak roster, delivering the Dre Skull produced Yuh Love, a poppy Dancehall anthem just in time for the end of summer. Kartel gives us his deejay ternt singjay and ‘Yuh Love’ — in which he offers a promise of undying love — acts as the ying to his recent smash hit “Romping Shop’s” yang. Continue reading
7/25/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Anita Baker – Body And Soul
Body and Soul is by Jazz and R&B artist Anita Baker, released in 1994 as the lead single in support of her fifth album, Rhythm Of Love. Continue reading
6/6/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Jackson 5- I Want You Back- The Ed Sullivan Show
5/30/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Tarrus Riley – She’s Royal
Omar “Tarrus” Riley born April 26, 1979, Bronx, NewYork is a Jamaican-American Reggae artist and member of the Rasatafari Movement. Continue reading
5/23/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Rufus and Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
Ain’t Nobody is by Funk band Rufus and R&B artist Chaka Khan. It was released on November 4, 1983 by Warner Bros., as one of four studio tracks included on their live album, Stompin’ At The Savoy. Continue reading
