Rise is a song written by Andy Armer and Randy Badazz Alpert, and first recorded by Herb Alpert. The instrumental track was included on Alpert’s solo album “Rise” and released as a single in 1979. Continue reading
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1/22/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. DJ Don Rodrigo – Peter Piper Rountine
Jeffrey Allen Townes, known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, is a deejay and music producer. He was one half of the hip hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, along with Hip Hop artist fellow Philadelphia native Will Smith. Happy Birthday! Continue reading
7/12/24 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAH RICHARDS: As Summers Die (1986) Starring Ron O’Neal, Beah Richards, Jamie Lee Curtis and Bette Davis
As Summers Die a 1986 film starring Ron O’Neal, Beah Richards, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Bette Davis. The plot centers around a large area of land owned by an old black lady, Elvira Backus ( Beah Richards). It had been given to her by her one-time employer and secret father of her two children, a southern patriarch. Continue reading
5/20/24 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Grace Jones – Slave To The Rhythm
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
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
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