4/3/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ye ft. Ceelo Green – Bully

Bully featuring CeeLo Green is the title track from Ye’s (Kanye West) solo album BULLY, which was released on March 28, 2026. The track serves as the centerpiece of the 18-track project, marking Ye’s first solo album in four years. Continue reading

4/2/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ye ft. Andre Troutman – All The Love

All The Love is a track by Ye (formerly Kanye West) featuring André Troutman, released as the fourth song on his twelfth solo studio album, BULLY. Continue reading

4/2/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY Pt.2: Sade – Is It A Crime (Live Aid 1985)

Sade performing ‘Is It A Crime’ at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the July 13, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population. Continue reading

4/2/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Smokey Robinson Ooh Baby Baby Live

One of the earliest captured live versions of Ooo Baby Baby featuring Smokey Robinson and The Miracles on the television show Ready Steady Go. The 1965 live performance showcases the group in their prime.

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4/1/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Ye ft. Travis Scott – Father

Bianca Censori has officially unveiled her self-directed music video for Father a collaborative track from Ye and Travis Scott. Premiering alongside the release of Ye’s new album BULLY, the buzzed-about visual project takes the form of a short film set within a surreal dream that exists entirely outside of conventional time and space. Continue reading

4/1/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: MC Abdul – Shouting At The Wall

Shouting At The Wall is the debut official single by MC Abdul (Abdalrahman Alshantti), a young Palestinian Rapper from Gaza. Released on June 29, 2021, when he was just 12 years old, the track serves as a powerful commentary on life under occupation and the resilience of those living in Gaza. The video unfortunately remains an important statement. Continue reading

3/31/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Olivia Dean – So Easy To Fall In Love

So Easy To Fall in Love is by British R&B artist Olivia Dean, released on September 26,2025 as the fourth single from her second studio album The Art of Loving, which was released on the same day. Continue reading

3/31/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Zach Diamond – Rules

Canadian hip-hop artist Zach Diamond released a single, Rules, on March 6, 2026. The song’s motivational lyrics centered on self-love and resilience has gained it significant traction on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Continue reading

3/30/26 O&A NYC HOLLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Harlem Sandman (1943) From Hit Parade of 1943

The Harlem Sandman features Nick Stewart, Count Basie, Jack Williams, Dorothy Dandridge, Ernest Morrison and Pops & Louie from Hit Parade of 1943. Continue reading

3/30/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – I Have Nothing (The Concert for a New South Africa Durban – LIVE)

In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy and inspiration to a country newly liberated. Continue reading