12/1/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Burna Boy – Ye

Burna Boy was born on July 2, 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. Ogulu. He grew up in South London and later relocated to River State, Port Harcourt. He attended Montessori International School, and later attended Corona, Agbara for his secondary school in Lagos.  Continue reading

11/28/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Nat ‘King’ Cole- The Christmas Song (Live Performance)


The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song early in 1946. At Cole’s behest – and over the objections of his label, Capitol Records– a second recording was made later the same year utilizing a small string section, this version becoming a massive hit on both the pop and R&B charts. Continue reading

11/26/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ariana Grande – Santa Tell Me

Santa Tell Me is by pop artist Ariana Grande. The song was written by  ArianaGrande, Iya Salmanzadeh and Savan Kotecha. The song was released worldwide on November 24, 2014 and was included in the Japanese exclusive reissue of Grande’s EP Christmas Kisses.  Continue reading

11/25/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Ray Charles And The Voices Of Jubilaton- Oh, Happy Day


Ray Charles And The Voices Of Jubilaton perform the Edwin Hawkins gospel classic Oh, Happy Day.  Continue reading

11/22/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

Say Say Say is written and performed by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released in 1983. The track was produced by George Martin  for McCartney’s album, Pipes Of Peace. Continue reading

11/8/18 O&A NYC SPECIAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: Wu-Tang Clan – Can It Be All So Simple

Can It Be All So Simple is the fourth and final single on Wu Tang Clan’s critically acclaimed debut album Enter The Chamber It features production from RZA that samples Glady’s Knight & Pips cover of The Way We Were. Continue reading

11/3/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Faces of Africa – Fela Kuti: The Father of Afrobeat (Part 1)

Faces of Africa brings you the story of Fela Kuti, one of Africa’s music legends, and his influence on art and politics through music. Continue reading

11/1/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maxwell – Sumthin’ Sumthin’


Sumthin’ Sumthin is a mid uptempo song by neo soul singer Maxwell. The third single from Urban Hang Suite. The woman featured in the song’s music video is French fashion model Chrystele Saint-Louis Augustin. Continue reading

10/27/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: WizKid – Fever

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun known professionally as Wizkid.He started recording music at age 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009, he signed a record deal with Banky W.’s record label Empire Mates Entertainment Continue reading