Gospel artist, bass guitarist, and record producer Fred Hammond released No Weapon on August 20 1996. The song’s universal healing message catapulted it to international acclaim. Continue reading
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4/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Whispers – Lady
The Whispers are an R&B group from Los Angeles, California. Scoring hit records since the late 1960s, they are best known for their two number-one R&B singles, And the Beat Goes On and Rock Steady. Continue reading
4/1/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lizzo – Still Bad
3/30/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Basie Alumni Big Band – Al Grey – Pizza On The Park
The Count Basie Alumni Big Band, inspired by the enduring legacy of the legendary jazz pianist and bandleader William Count Basie, pays homage to the swing era and the iconic Count Basie Orchestra. Although there isn’t a single, continuous alumni big band affiliated directly with Count Basie, various ensembles have emerged over the years, featuring former members of Basie’s orchestra. Continue reading
3/30/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Whitney Houston – I Love The Lord | Live in Poland
Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963 in what was then a middle-income neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey. At the age of 11, Houston started performing as a soloist in the junior gospel choir at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where she also learned to play the piano. Her first solo performance in the church was Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. When Houston was a teenager, she attended Mount Saint Dominic Academy, a Catholic girls’ high school in Caldwell, New Jersey. Continue reading
3/27/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Angie Stone – No More Rain (In This Cloud)
No More Rain (In This Cloud) is by R&B artist Angie Stone. It was written by Angie Stone along with Bert Williams and Gordon Chambers for Stone’s debut studio album, Black Diamond while production was helmed by Stone. Continue reading
3/26/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: MC Lyte – Ruff Neck
Lana Michele Moorer better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is a Hip Hop artist. Considered one of the pioneers of female Hip Hop. Continue reading
3/25/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Craig David and Tiwa Savage – Commitment
Craig David has teamed up with Tiwa Savage for his flavorsome new single Commitment.Produced by Mike Brainchild, the infectious cut sees the vocal veteran mesh his signature R&B sound with a pulsating Afro-Pop undercurrent. Continue reading
3/22/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Yemi Alade – Big Connection
Yemi Alade is back with the visuals for Big Connection, a track from her album Rebel Queen. The song celebrates success, wealth and the power of strong connections. Continue reading
3/21/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Vybz Kartel – Amout
Vybz Kartel, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. He has also been credited as an inspiration for the dancehall-infused work of a number of Western artists, including Drake, who has cited Kartel as being one of his biggest inspirations. Continue reading
