6/21/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT: Ahmad Jamal – Jazz Session 1971

The Ahmad Jamal Trio’s Jazz Session from June 25, 1971, recorded live at Studio 104 of the Maison de la Radio (ORTF) in Paris, is widely celebrated as one of the most legendary, high-energy live performances in modern jazz history. Continue reading

6/18/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Shanice – I Love Your Smile

I Love Your Smile is the Grammy-nominated, R&B single by American artist Shanice. Serving as the lead single from her second studio album, Inner Child, the track remains her most successful and globally recognized signature hit. Continue reading

6/14/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Walter Hawkins – Marvelous

 

Marvelous is a highly celebrated traditional gospel song written and performed by the late Bishop Walter Hawkins alongside the Love Center Choir. 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

6/12/26 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

6/11/26 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

6/8/26 O&A NYC THE SONG OF THE DAY/ BLACK MUSIC MONTH: Curtis Mayfield – Give Me Your Love (1972)

Super Fly is the third studio album by soul and funk musician Curtis Mayfield, released in July 1972 on Curtom Records. It was released as the soundtrack for the blaxploitation film of the same name. Continue reading

6/7/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – What A Friend We Have In Jesus

What a Friend We Have in Jesus is a powerful gospel arrangement performed by The Mississippi Mass Choir on their live album, God Gets The Glory, released on September 23, 1991. Arranged with the choir’s signature powerhouse vocals and soulful harmonies, this track is a definitive staple of modern traditional gospel music. Continue reading