6/18/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Lavell Crawford: The Devil Want Me to Stay Fat – Full Special

Lavell Crawford reveals some of his secret food fantasies, his disdain for Aspen and his admiration for Black inventors. Continue reading

6/17/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Bryson Tiller – Drop The Lo

Single released by Bryson Tiller on June 5, 2026, through TrapSoul and RCA Records. Produced by Reezy On Da Beat, the track serves as the second taste of music from Tiller’s upcoming untitled album slated for release later this year, following his April single Its Ok. Continue reading

6/17/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY PRIDE: Transgender Woman | Chocolate News | Comedy Central Africa

Born Tyrell Abernathy, Candalabra Eversence is introduced as a former high school honor student and talented basketball prospect who transitions to live her life openly as a woman. She humorously describes herself as a Diva (standing for dynamic, impish, voluptuous, and important). Continue reading

6/13/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Mr. P – I Can’t Look Away

I Can’t Look Away is a hit single by Nigerian Afrobeats artist Mr. P (Peter Okoye), released on June 5, 2026. Serving as the lead track for his upcoming solo project OG Forever, the song features an upbeat, dance-ready tempo and vibrant visuals that have quickly sparked viral dance challenges across social media. Continue reading

6/13/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Method & Red Show Episode 1

Hip Hop recording artists Method Man and Redman move into a predominantly white suburb in New Jersey (along with Method Man’s mother Dorothea, and two friends Lil Bit and Dupree). When the pair violates neighborhood association rules from throwing a wild party and face eviction, they attempt to use kindness (and fruitcake) to endear themselves to their new neighbors. Continue reading

6/12/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Tommy Lee Sparta, Trippie Redd – Murderer

Murderer is a collaborative single by Jamaican Dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta and Hip Hop artist Trippie Redd, released on October 14, 2025. The track dropped during Spooky Season, perfectly matching both artists dark and alternative musical styles. Continue reading

6/12/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Wale, Leon Thomas – Watching Us

Watching Us is a hit Hip Hop and R&B collaboration by American artist Wale featuring R&B artist Leon Thomas. Released on February 3, 2026, the track serves as a prominent standpoint from Wale’s eighth studio album, Everything Is A Lot. Continue reading

6/12/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY SPECIAL: Wayne Brady And The Cast of ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ Perform We Are What We Are

Shall We Dance Friday

Life is a celebration with the first glimpse into rehearsals for New York City Center Encores! La Cage aux Folles. Playbill has a special look the show’s opening number We Are What We Are.The upcoming production will play at New York City Center June 17-28, with direction by Robert O’Hara and musical direction by Joseph Joubert, and choreography by Edgar Godineaux Continue reading

6/11/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Shai – If I Ever Fall In Love

If I Ever Fall In Love is the iconic 1992 debut single by the R&B/Soul quartet Shai. Written and produced by group member Carl “Groove” Martin, the song is celebrated as one of the definitive a cappella tracks in mainstream music history. Continue reading

6/10/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Ja Rule ft. Fat Joe, Jadakiss – NewYork

New York by Ja Rule, featuring Fat Joe and Jadakiss, is a 2004 NewYork Hip Hop anthem from Ja Rule’s sixth studio album, R.U.L.E. Produced by Cool & Dre, the track is famous for its iconic chorus, which interpolates Boogie Down Productions 1990 classic, “The Symphony.” Continue reading