7/17/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Gyptian – Hold You

Hold You (also known as “Hold Yuh“) is a highly popular 2010 dancehall reggae fusion track by Jamaican artist Gyptian. Produced by Ricky Blaze, the song became a global anthem driven by a hypnotic, minimal piano chord progression and Gyptian’s smooth falsetto. Continue reading

7/10/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sizzla Kalonji Full Concert Live Show @ Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival

Sizzla Kalonji delivered an unforgettable, high-energy headline set on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival held in Zuiderpark, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Continue reading

3/6/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Patra ft. Yo-Yo – Romantic Call

Romantic Call is a Dancehall and Hip-Hop collaboration by Jamaican artist Patra featuring Yo-Yo. Released as part of Patra’s debut album, Queen of The Pack. Continue reading

2/27/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Romain Virgo – Soul Provider (Brighter Days Riddim)

Soul Provider is a popular reggae cover of Michael Bolton’s classic, performed by Reggae artist Romain Virgo. It was released on as part of the influential Brighter Days Riddim compilation. Continue reading

1/23/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shabba Ranks ft. Krystal – Twice My Age

Twice My Age is a classic dancehall/reggae duet released in 1988 by Jamaican artist Shabba Ranks and singer Krystal. Produced by Augustus “Gussie” Clarke, it remains one of Shabba Ranks’ most enduring hits. Continue reading