11/22/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tems – Big Daddy
Temilade Openiyi known professionally as Tems is a Nigerian artist, songwriter, and record producer. Continue reading
11/22/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY – ANYTHING GOES: Carol Of the Bells – arr. By Isaac Cates
Carol of The Bells, a timeless classic, creatively but tastefully arranged by Isaac Cates and sung by the group Ordained. Continue reading
11/22/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Radio City Music Hall – Christmas Spectacular
If you live in New York City one spectacular way of starting the Christmas Holiday Season is to go Rockefeller Center, and see the Radio City Music Hall‘s Christmas Spectacular Show featuring the Radio City Rockettes. 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
11/21/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Esplanade – Paul Taylor
An esplanade is an outdoor place to walk; in 1975 Paul Taylor, inspired by the sight of a girl running to catch a bus, created a masterwork based on pedestrian movement. Continue reading
11/19/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Moneybagg Yo & G Herbo – Feet On Land
Feet On Land is a single by Hip Hop artists Moneybagg Yo and G Herbo, released on October 24, 2025. Produced by Krazy Mob, it contains a sample of “Killa Cam (Intro)” by Cam’ron. Continue reading
11/18/25 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx Perform Lady Marmalade Live on ‘GMA’
Patti LaBelle and Nona Hendryx performed their hit song Lady Marmalade live on Good Morning America (GMA) on November 3, 2025. Continue reading
11/17/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Minelli x Busta Rhymes – Azucar
Azucar is a collaboration single by Romanian artist Minelli and Hip Hop artist Busta Rhymes. The track was released digitally in late October and early November 2025 by Global Records, with an accompanying official music video premiering on November 6, 2025. Continue reading
11/16/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Count Basie – I Needs To Be Bee’d With 1965
A Quincy Jones and Count Basie classic. From BBC Show of the week London, Nov 1965 Soloists: Count Basie and Al Grey. Continue reading
11/16/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Cece Winan – The First Noel
O&A NYC heralds in the holiday season a little early with the release of a new classic. CeCe Winans has a popular rendition of the classic hymn The First Noel. She has released multiple versions, including a recent solo single in November 2025 and a collaboration with her brother BeBe… Continue reading
11/15/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY – ANYTHING GOES: Cirque du Soleil O”, KÀ, AMALUNA -60 Minute Special
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled experience like never before as Cirque du Soleil proudly unveil O”, KÀ, AMALUNA an electrifying high-action intensity 60-minute special that will leave your heart pounding, your jaw dropping, and your senses on high-alert! Continue reading
11/15/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Paul Taylor Dancemaker (1998)
A look at Paul Taylor (1930-2018) and his dance company over several months in 1997. Preparation of Taylor’s piece, Piazzolla Caldera, from conception and rehearsals to opening night at City Center, frames the film. Continue reading
11/14/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Vicious – Freak
Freaks is a popular Hip Hop and Dancehall song by the artist Vicious (also known as Lil Vicious), released in 1994. The track features a collaboration with the legendary beatboxer and rapper Doug E. Fresh. Continue reading
11/14/25 O&A Shall We Dance Friday: Promethean Fire- Paul Taylor Dance Company
Promethean Fire (2002) is danced to the music of three of Leopold Stokowski’s famous Bach transcriptions (Opus 116). The ensemble work is one of Paul Taylor’s six ballets set to the music of the baroque master. This excerpt is the first movement choreographed to the celebrated Toccata and Fugue in D minor. Continue reading
11/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lena Horne – If You Believe (The Wiz 1978)
If You Believe was one of the many magical performances from the 1970s musical film, The Wiz. Actress and Living legend Lena Horne was one of the most talented, elegant & beautiful performers of her time! Great song, great musical, great message! Continue reading
11/12/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Young M.A – Thumperz
Thumperz is the title of a recent single by Hip Hop artist Young M.A (Katorah Kasanova Marrero). The track was released on November 7, 2025, via M.A Music / 3D, and the accompanying visual has been described as a “movie” by the artist. Continue reading
11/12/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: STORYBOARD P DANCING AT SADLER’S WELLS/ LONDON
In May of 2012 flexin/mutant performer and New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies) winner Storyboard P was invited to perform at the Breakin Convention at the world renowned Sadler’s Well in London, England. It was this very performance that helped Storyboard P win this prestigious dance award. Continue reading
11/11/25 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Paul Taylor Dance Company Gala Recap
Taylor Time is in full swing. The Paul Taylor Dance Company held their Gala performance tonight at New York State Theater in Lincoln Center. The evening presented two world premieres by Resident Choreographers Lauren Lovette and Robert Battle and the Taylor classic Sunset. This is a quick recap of the… Continue reading
11/10/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jon Batiste Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day)
Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day) from Jon Batiste’s album Big Money Continue reading
11/10/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Hope Boykin – How Love Sounds – Paul Taylor Dance Company
The Paul Taylor Dance Company‘s New York City season opened on Tuesday November 4 at the New York State Theater in Lincoln Center for 20 performances through November 23. The opening night performance presented Paul Taylor’s Concertiana and Cascade, and the New York premiere of Hope Boykin’s How Love Sounds.… Continue reading
11/9/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Diana Ross Live: The Lady Sings Jazz and Blues—Stolen Moments (1993)
Diana Ross performs standards from the Great American Songbook live from the Ritz theater in New York. Continue reading
11/8/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Shallipopi & Gunna – HIM
HIM is a collaborative single by Afrobeat artist Shallipopi and Hip Hop artist Gunna. The song was released on October 24, 2025.The track is described as a fusion of trap and Afrobeats, blending the sounds from Benin City (Shallipopi’s origin) and Atlanta (Gunna’s origin). Continue reading
11/8/25 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: A Video Of The Herb Ritts Supermodel Photography Exhibition
By Walter Rutledge In the spring of 2014 The Edwynn Houk Gallery,745 Fifth Avenue, presented an exhibition of rare, vintage photographs by celebrated American photographer Herb Ritts. The exhibition focused exclusively on the five models in his iconic work, Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989. O&A NYC shares images from… Continue reading
11/7/25 O&A NYC IRIE FIRDAY: Lila Iké ft. Protoje – All Over the World
Lila Iké born Alecia Tameka Grey, is a Jamaican Reggae artist. Continue reading
11/6/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Michael (2026) – Official Trailer
A teaser trailer for Michael, the film about the musician’s rise debuted on Thursday and gave the first glimpse of his real life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portraying his late uncle.In the trailer, the younger Jackson is seen portraying some of Michael Jackson’s most iconic moments, including his famous Moonwalk dance… Continue reading
11/6/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Musiq – Just Friends (Sunny)
Just Friends (Sunny) is the first single from Musiq Soulchild’s debut album Aijuswanaseing.It was released in 2000 as a single. The song was written for and also included on the soundtrack to the film Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. Continue reading
11/6/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Key & Peele – A Racist Country Music Sing-A-Long
When your black neighbor was raised in Perkerwood County, Texas we know these country bops wouldn’t got down well in the hood. Continue reading
11/5/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Dave East, Big Sean and Bun B – Man In The Mirror
Man In The Mirror is by Hip Hop trio Dave East, Big Sean and Bun B was released around October 31,2025.The video was directed and edited by Watch The Screen 777, and the track was produced by High Honors Music. Continue reading
11/4/25 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Paul Taylor Dance Company Sneak Preview
The Paul Taylor Dance Company opened its New York City season tonight in State Theater at Lincoln Center. I very really can just watch a performance without a critical eye. This evening the Taylor Company indulged me with a ticket to tonight’s performance. Review(s) will follow, but it would be… Continue reading
11/4/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Shenseea – Boss Up
Boss Up is by Reggae artist Shenseea, released on October 24, 2025. It is her debut single under her new record deal with Columbia Records, both divisions of Sony Music Entertainment, following her departure from Interscope Records. Continue reading
11/2/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Dee Dee Bridgewater At Birdland Jazz Club (January 23rd 2025)
Birdland Jazz Club presented music legend and NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater for a four-day eight show engagement January 22nd through January 25th. Dee Dee Bridgewater remains a force to be reckoned with after fifty years at the top of her craft. Continue reading
11/2/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson – Just A Closer Walk
Mahalia Jackson, known as The World’s Greatest Gospel Singer, sings one of her signature songs – Just A Closer Walk With Thee. Continue reading
11/1/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Tems – Tiny Desk Concert
Tiny Desk is giving the ladies their flowers (Tems). We’re releasing nine Tiny Desk Concerts from Black women artists, from veterans who’ve paved the way for what we hear today in Black music, to those who are carving out their own paths. Continue reading
11/1/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Flavour and Baaba Maal – Afroculture
Flavour is back and he’s not just representing Nigeria; he’s representing the entire continent! His new collaboration with Senegalese legend Baaba Maal, titled Afroculture, is a vibrant masterpiece that blends Highlife, griot traditions, and modern African rhythm into one unforgettable sound. Continue reading
10/31/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Billie Eilish – All The Good Girls Go To Hell
All The Good Girls Go To Hell is by Pop artist Billie Eilish and the sixth single from her debut studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. Continue reading
10/31/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: New York City Breakers Celebrate Katherine Dunham At The Kennedy Center Honors (1983)
The New York City Breakers were the first Hip Hop group and to perform in Washington D.C for a sitting President, specifically Ronald Reagan, during the 1983, Kennedy Center Honors. Continue reading
10/30/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vincent Price Raps Thriller (1987)- The Tonight Show with Joan Rivers
Actor Vincent Price performs the iconic rap from Michael Jackson‘s mega hit Thriller. This was the first and only time performed the verses live on television. Continue reading
10/28/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Citizens of Halloween – This Is Halloween
This Is Halloween is the opening song of The Nightmare Before Christmas composed by Danny Elfman. Continue reading
10/27/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ty Dolla $ign ft. Chlöe – Wit It
Wit It by Ty Dolla $ign has released a music video featuring Chlöe, a standout from his new album TYCOON. The cinematic visual expands the world introduced in Ty’s TYCOON trailer, where “taikuns,” once great lords, now symbolize greed, excess and corruption. Continue reading
10/26/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers – Live in Belgium (1958)
A 1958 performance of jazz icons Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers live from Belgium featuring Art Blakey on drums, Lee Morgan on trumpet, Benny Golson playing saxophone, Bobby Timmons on piano and Jymie Merritt on bass. Continue reading
10/26/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tye Tribbett – “Only One Night Tho
A live performance of Only One Night Tho by gospel recording artist, composer Tye Tribbett. He is also the pastors of Live church in Orlando, Florida. Continue reading
10/25/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Adekunle Gold – Don Corleone
Shot at the historic King Kosoko Palace in Ereko, Don Corleone honors Adekunle Gold’s royal roots and Lagos heritage. Featuring HRH Abiola Kosoko and highlights from the Fuji Street Carnival with Rybeena, Kid Carder, Tml Vibez, Zlatan, Saheed Osupa, Taye Currency, Atawewe, and Obesere. Continue reading
10/25/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Prince and 3rd Eye Girl – Crazy 2 Cool
10/24/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A. Piazzolla- Libertango
Libertango is a composition by tango composer Astor Piazzolla, recorded and published in 1974 in Milan. The title is a portmanteau merging “Libertad” (Spanish for liberty) and “Tango”, symbolizing Piazzolla’s break from Classical Tango to Tango Nuevo. Continue reading
10/24/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Vybz Kartel – Only Gets Better (Forever)
Only Gets Better (Forever) by Vybz Kartel is a new single released in October 2025, produced by Vybz Kartel Muzik, Slingerz Records and Greedy Lion. A ballad dedicated to his fiancée Sidem. Continue reading
10/24/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tiara Thomas ft. H.E.R – Move
Move by Tiara Thomas featuring H.E.R., was released as a single on October 9,2025. The track is a downtempo R&B anthem about empowerment and reclaiming one’s peace. Continue reading
10/23/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell, from his 1984 debut album of the same name. Somebody’s Watching Me became a major commercial success internationally, topping various charts around the world. Continue reading
10/22/25 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIZZY GILLESPIE: A Night In Tunisia (Live 1981) – Dizzy Gillespie
Happy Birthday John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie born on October 21, 1917. He was a music genius, Jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Continue reading
10/22/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Chance The Rapper ft. Twista, Do or Die – Ride Remix
Ride Remix by Chance The Rapper featuring fellow Chicago Hip Hop artists Do or Die and Twista.The track, which also includes Do or Die on the original version, appears on Chance’s sophomore album, Star Line, which was released on August 15, 2025. Continue reading
10/21/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Michael Jackson – Thriller
Thriller, Michael Jackson’s 1984 music video directed by John Landis and written by Landis and Jackson. Continue reading
10/20/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Mr Eazi – Casanova
Casanova is by Mr Eazi, and is the lead single for his upcoming EP, Maison Rouge. The track is a playful yet vulnerable confession of love produced by TMXO and Kel-P. Continue reading
10/20/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Duke Is Tops (1938) – Lena Horne’s Film Debut
The Duke Is Tops (1938) an all black cast musical film released by Million Dollar Productions and directed by William Nolte. The film was later released in 1943 under the title The Bronze Venus, with Lena Horne given top billing. Continue reading
10/19/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson – Just A Closer Walk
General critical consensus holds Mahalia Jackson as the greatest gospel singer ever to live; a major crossover success whose popularity extended across racial divides, she was gospel’s first superstar, and even decades after her death remains, for many listeners, a defining symbol of the music’s transcendent power. Continue reading
10/18/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Nasty C, Tiwa Savage, Lekaa Beats – One Time
One Time, a collaborative track by South African Hip Hop artist Nasty C featuring Tiwa Savage. The song was officially released in late 2024 as part of Nasty C’s album Confuse The Enemy (Reloaded). One Time was produced by Lekaa Beats. Continue reading
10/18/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: D’Angelo – Live at BET Awards 2012
D’Angelo performs “Untitled” and “Sugah Daddy” at the 2012 BET Awards. Continue reading
10/17/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE SPECIAL: Missy Elliott Performs At The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Missy Elliott put on a show like no other, and that was definitely the case with her first ever performance at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Continue reading
10/17/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shabba Ranks ft. Krystal – Twice My Age (Toc Studios)
Shabba Ranks is a Dancehall artist featured Krystal.Who had hit Twice My Age with Shabba Ranks produced by Gussie Clarke. Continue reading
10/16/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free
Candi Staton sings her 1976 disco hit Young Hearts Run Free from the album of the same name. Continue reading
10/15/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY – IN TRIBUTE: D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)
Untitled (How Does It Feel) created a music video scandal. The music video helped boost D’Angelo‘s visibility and the song’s public appeal. Continue reading
10/15/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Mobb Deep ft. Nas, Jorja Smith – Down For You
Down For You is by Mobb Deep featuring Nas and Jorja Smith,was released in October 2025. The song is featured on Mobb Deep’s final album, Infinite released on Mass Appeal Records. Continue reading
10/14/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Ballet X
BalletX presented their New York City season Wednesday September 24 through Friday September 28 at the Joyce Theater. The five-day, six performance series presented four effectual works that demonstrated the company’s range and proficiency. This Philadelphia based contemporary ballet company’s New York season can best described as sensual, sultry, and… Continue reading
10/14/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Teyana Taylor ft. Lucky Daye – Hard Part
Hard Part by the R&B sensation, and triple threat (actress, dancer, singer) Teyana Taylor. The song, which features Lucky Daye, was released in October 2025 and is part of her 2025 album Escape Room. Continue reading
10/13/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Black Violin – The Illest
The Illest is by Black Violins who presents a high-energy battle between classical strings and a hard hitting hip hop beat.The video, released on September 12, 2025, reflects the duo’s 20 years of work merging these genres while challenging stereotypes about who can play classical music. Continue reading
10/12/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Dianne Reeves with Romero Lubambo Live In NYC
Brazilian guitar wizard Romero Lubambo will join Dianne Reeves to perform songs from their new duo album. Trinity presents Jazz Icons in collaboration with Jazz House Kids, to showcase some of the most prolific and influential artists in music history. Continue reading
10/12/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Release The Files – Taylor Swift with Gavin Newsom on Sax
Release The Files – Taylor Swift with Gavin Newsom on Sax is AI generated video making the statement of the hour “release the files”. Continue reading
10/12/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Elijah Rock – Moses Hogan Chorale
“Performed by original members of the Moses Hogan Chorale in June, 1996 at the First Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA. Dedicated to all Chorale members and all singers throughout the world who have performed any of the works of Moses Hogan. Lastly, this video is dedicated to the memory… Continue reading
10/11/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Rema – Fun
Fun is a single by Afrobeat artist Rema. The song was released on September 5, 2025, and focuses on enjoying life and ignoring negativity. Continue reading
10/11/25 SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Samara Joy – Live at North Sea Jazz 2025
Samara Joy performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 12, 2025. She returned to the Rotterdam festival after a acclaimed performance in 2023. Continue reading
10/9/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nat King Cole – Autumn Leaves (Live)
Nat King Cole included Autumn Leaves in the 1955 album re-release of Nat King Cole Sings for Two in Love, and used in the 1956 film Autumn Leaves whose title was inspired by the song. Continue reading
10/8/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Clipse, John Legend, Voices of Fire, Pusha T, Malice – The Birds Don’t Sing
The Birds Don’t Sing is by Hip Hop duo Clipse from their fourth studio album Let God Sort Em Out. It features vocals from R&B artist John Legend and gospel choir Voices of Fire. Continue reading
10/7/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Doja Cat: AAAHH MEN! (Live) – SNL
Doja Cat performed her song Aaahh Men! live on Saturday Night Live for the season 51. The performance was part of her musical guest debut, appearing alongside host Bad Bunny. Continue reading
10/5/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: VaShawn Mitchell – Turning Around For Me (Live)
Gospel singer and songwriter VaShawn Mitchell has produced several Stellar Award-winning projects and songs for Grammy Award winners Vanessa Bell and Smokie Norful. Continue reading
10/4/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Victony ft. Olamide – Skido
The official music video for Skido by Victony featuring Olamide was released on September 26, 2025.The video was directed by Jyde Ajala. Continue reading
10/4/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Kanye West, Jamie Foxx – Gold Digger / Touch The Sky (Live at 48th Grammy Awards)
Watch Kanye West and Jamie Foxx in a battle of the bands HBCU style perform Gold Digger / Touch The Sky live at 48th Grammy Awards (2006). Continue reading
10/3/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Beenie Man, QQ – Original Dancehall Ting
Original Dancehall Ting by Beenie Man and QQ was released on August 21, 2025.The track, produced by QG Productions, and its visuals were released to provide a party-friendly, vintage dancehall vibe. Continue reading
10/1/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Joey Bada$$ – Supaflee
Joey Bada$$’s latest song Supaflee was released on September 30, 2025. The song features Bri Steves and is part of his 2025 album, Lonely At The Top. Continue reading
9/30/25 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Kevin Flournoy – Tell Me If You Still Care ft. Phil Perry and Shannon Pearson
Producer, songwriter and keyboardist Kevin Flournoy features legendary vocalist Phil Perry on his first solo project. Flournoy unveils his version of a SOS Band classic Tell Me If You Still Care written by Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam. Continue reading
9/28/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Branford Marsalis – Long As You Know You’re Living Yours (Live at Kuumbwa)
The Branford Marsalis Quartet’s performance of Long As You Know You’re Living Yours was recorded live at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA, on March 10, 2025. The performance was later released on video and as part of the studio album Belonging. The tune is a Keith Jarrett… Continue reading
9/28/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Elevation Worship ft. Tiffany Hudson – Been So Good
Been So Good is a worship song by the collective Elevation Worship, featuring vocals by Tiffany Hudson. It was released on May 19, 2023, as part of the live album Can You Imagine?. The song is a powerful and heartfelt declaration of God’s faithfulness and goodness. Continue reading
9/27/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Cardi B – Safe (feat. Kehlani)
Safe is a song by Cardi B featuring American singer Kehlani. It was released on September 19, 2025, through Atlantic Records as the third single from Cardi B’s second studio album Am I the Drama? (2025). Continue reading
9/26/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Junior Kelly – Everything
Everything is by Junior Kelly was released on August 15, 2025. It premiered on the Reggaeville platform and was produced by Josh Harris of Big Feet Records. Continue reading
9/25/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Gloria Estefan – Here We Are
Here We Are is by R&B artist Gloria Estefan. It was released on December 5, 1989, as the third single taken from her debut solo studio album Cuts Both Ways by Epic Records. Continue reading
9/24/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDSNESDAY: Raekwon ft. Stacy Barthe – “1 Life”
The official music video for Raekwon’s song “1 Life,” featuring Stacy Barthe, was released on September 20, 2025. The track is from his album The Emperor’s New Clothes, which was also released in 2025. Continue reading
9/23/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY:Selena Gomez ft. Billie Eilish – Where Do We Go
Selena Gomez ft. Billie Eilish – Where Do We Go is not an official song by the artists. It is an AI-generated fan creation, not a genuine collaboration between Selena Gomez and Billie Eilish. Continue reading
9/20/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Ellington’s Caravan played by Monk (Berlin 1969)
Jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Sphere Monk performs the 1936 jazz classic Caravan by Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol in Berlin (1969). Continue reading
9/21/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: James Brown – The Old Landmark from The Blues Brothers
James Brown, The Godfather Of Soul, leads his flock through a spirited version of The Old Landmark (look for an angelic Chaka Khan is the choir). Continue reading
8/20/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Tekno – Rara
Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu (born 17 December 1992), popularly known as Tekno, a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Continue reading
9/19/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal & Kybba – Gangsta (Live in Brussels)
The Major Lazer featuring Busy Signal and Kybba – Gangsta (Live in Brussels) performance was from Major Lazer’s set at the Grand Place in Brussels on August 28, 2025. A video of this live performance was later released on September 11, 2025. Continue reading
9/18/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody British rock band Queen, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, A Night At The Opera (1975). Written by Queen’s lead singer Freddie Mercury, the song is a six-minute suite. It is one of the only progressive rock songs of the 1970s to have proved… Continue reading
9/17/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Offset ft. YFN Lucci – Back In That Mode
Back In That Mode is a track by Offset featuring YFN Lucci, released on August 22, 2025. The song is featured on Offset’s third solo album, KIARI. Continue reading
9/16/25 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Ella Mai – Tell Her
The latest music video for Ella Mai’s song Tell Her was released on September 12, 2025. The video, directed by Cole Santiago, came out a couple of weeks after the song was initially released on August 29. Continue reading
9/14/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tasha Cobbs Leonard – The Hand That Keeps Holding Me
Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard, better known by her stage name Tasha Cobbs Leonard, is a Gospel artist and songwriter.She released the extended play Grace in 2013 with the hit lead single Break Every Chain. Continue reading
9/12/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sean Paul – Ginger
Groundbreaking is just one of the words critics are using to describe the music video for Sean Paul‘s latest single Ginger.The dancehall legend dances on the smooth edge of cutting technology by employing AI (artificial intelligence) to direct the clip – a move touted as a “bold fusion” of cinema… Continue reading
9/11/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Keith Sweat feat. Athena Cage – Nobody
Nobody is a song by R&B artist Keith Sweat featuring Athena Cage from the band Kut Klose. The song spent three weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. Continue reading
9/10/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Latto, Ice Spice – Gyatt
Ice Spice and Latto dropped a new joint single, Gyatt, alongside a dynamic music video for the track. The video, directed by Hidji World, features cameos from Deshae Frost, Tylil James and Love Island’s JaNa Craig. Continue reading
9/9/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ciara, Diamond Platnumz – Low
Ciara has unleashed fresh heat with the video for her summer anthem Low.The track, a collaboration with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz, arrived as part of the deluxe edition of the GRAMMY winner’s latest studio album, CiCi. Continue reading
9/8/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lady Gaga – The Dead Dance
In a perfect fusion of gothic theatrics and pop artistry, Lady Gaga has released the official music video for her song The Dead Dance, a track featured in the second season of Netflix‘s Wednesday. Continue reading
9/7/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Smokie Norful- I Need You Now
Reverend W.R. “Smokie” Norful, Jr. is an internationally renowned musician, music composer, and recording artist. His debut compact discs entitled I Need You Now and Smokie Norful Limited Edition have garnered favorable accolades and awards across the world, including the 2005 Grammy Award for Contemporary Soul Gospel Album of the… Continue reading
9/6/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Broken – R Kelly Featuring Rihanna
BROKEN” – a hauntingly emotional duet by R. Kelly and Rihanna, tells the story of two hearts torn apart by pain, betrayal, and longing. This powerful collaboration, written and created by AI under human production by Lovetunez, blends soulful vocals with raw vulnerability, capturing the essence of heartbreak and… Continue reading
9/5/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers – A Day at the Races (1937).
All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers is from the movie A Day at the Races (1937). The singer in the segment is Ivie Anderson from Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. The list of dancers is including Troy Brown, Dorothy Miller, Johnny Smalls, Norma Miller, Leon James, Snooky Beasley, Willa… Continue reading
