Slave To The Rhythm is by R&B artist, model and actress Grace Jones. It was released in October 1985 from Jones’ seventh album, Slave To The Rhythm (1985), on which it is titled Ladies and Gentlemen: Miss Grace Jones. Continue reading
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5/17/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Janet Jackson ft J Cole – No Sleeep
No Sleeep is by Janet Jackson for her eleventh studio album Unbreakable. Co-written and produced by Jackson and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,it is the first record to be released under Jackson’s independent label Rhythm Nation Records, distributed by BMG Rights Management. Continue reading
5/17/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY SPECIAL: Janet Jackson – Alright
Alright is by R&B artist from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Written by Janet Jackson and Jimmy Jam also Terry Lewis, he song was released on March 4, 1990, by A&M Records as the fourth single from Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Continue reading
5/13/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Happy Birthday – Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder original name is Stevland Hardaway was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on this date May 13,1950. A child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. In addition to his acclaimed artistry, Wonder has routinely tackled social issues through his music appearances. Continue reading
1/11/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Mary J. Blige – Everything
Everything is by the Queen Of Hip Hop and R&B Mary J. Blige.It was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for Mary J.Blige’s third album, Share My World. Happy Birthday to the Queen Of Hip Hop and R&B. Continue reading
9/4/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Beyonce – Pretty Hurts
Pretty Hurts is by Pop artist Beyoncé for her eponymous fifth album. It impacted mainstream radio in the United States on June 10, 2014, as the third single from the album. The song was written by Sia, Ammo and Beyoncé and its production was handled by Beyoncé and Ammo. Happy Birthday to the queen of Pop! Continue reading
12/12/22 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT- HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIONNE! : Dionne Warwick – That’s What Friends Are For
Dionne Warwick, the six time grammy award winner, music icon and Whitney Houston‘s cousin celebrates her 82 birthday today. Happy birthday Dionne! Continue reading
12/11/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE SPECIAL: Yasiin Bey At The Men’s Fall-Winter 2021 Show | LOUIS VUITTON
Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2021 show starred Yasiin Bey, which premiered during a livestream event on YouTube early Thursday morning.When sharing the full list of credits for the show dubbed Peculiar Contrast, Perfect Light—artistic director Virgil Abloh said his “whole being has been poured out” into this film.Happy Birthday Yasiin Bey! Continue reading
5/20/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Busta Rhymes,Spliff Star Ft. Sean Paul Make It Clap Remix
Make It Clap is the first single released from Busta Rhyme’s sixth studio album sixth studio album, released on the following month, which is November 26, 2002.The remix version was released on January 13,2003 as the official single in place of the original, released two months earlier, which is October 22, 2002. It features Sean Paul and Spliff Star. Happy Birthday to the legend Busta Rhymes. Continue reading
3/4/23 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Maya Angelou – We Wear The Mask
Back in 1988, Maya Angelou described to a predominantly white crowd in Salado, Texas, how a maid’s smile inspired one of her most enduring poems. She says she wrote it to honor a maid she once watched ride the bus in New York City. Continue reading
