9/27/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jeremih ft. Bryson Tiller, Chris Brown – Wait On It

9/27/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY:   Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz – Temo at Lisbon Tango Festival 2023


Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz dance “Temo” by Orquesta Típica Victor, sung by Mario Pomar, at the 19th Lisbon Tango Festival 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Continue reading

9/26/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Michael McDonald – I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)

Michael McDonald was born in St Louis, Missouri. As soon as he realized his musical abilities he sought out to play in local bands in the St Louis area until he was convinced to move. Continue reading

9/20/24 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Harry Belafonte – Island in the Sun (Live)

Harry Belafonte – Island in the Sun, excerpt from Harry Belafonte Live at the BCC (1977). This song was first featured on the studio album Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean (1957), and was the title song for the feature film  Island in the Sun (1957). Continue reading

9/19/24 O&A THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackie Wilson Baby Workout (Shindig 1965)

Baby Workout by Mr. Excitement aka Jackie Wilson from the album of the same name is about Wilson urging a girl to dance or work out all night long with him. Continue reading

9/18/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The Last Dog in Springfield (Trump song parody)


At his debate against Kamala Harris, Donald Trump erroneously claimed that immigrants are eating the dogs and cats of red-blooded American citizens. This was based on an incident where a woman (who was not an immigrant) was indeed charged with such a crime, but then right-wing people posted online, saying that Hatian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio were committing such crimes – not only false, but dangerous misinformation that will likely end in violence against innocent people. Continue reading

9/16/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: A$AP Ferg – Off White Rozay

A$AP Ferg returns with a new single called Off White Rozay. The latest cut from the fashion forward Hip Hop artist who also recently relaunched his FERG line of apparel is another high-voltage single and comes equipped with a repeating shoutout to Virgil Abloh. Continue reading

9/15/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Chandler Moore – Lead Me On (Live)

Chandler David Moore is a Gospel artist, songwriter, pianist, guitarist and worship leader. Moore is also a member of Maverick City Music, a collective of worshippers working in the  contemporary Christian music. Continue reading

9/13/24 O&A NYC DIVO ALERT: Murdergram Deux- LL Cool J- ft. Eminem

LL Cool J’s Murdergram Duex a bass-heavy track off of his latest album The Force, marked the rapper’s first collaboration with Eminem. The rap legends have now teamed up again for the single’s music video, which incorporates LL Cool J’s and Big Daddy Kane’s iconic album art into the backdrop. Continue reading

9/13/24 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shaba Ranks ft Krystal -Twice My Age

Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Ranks and Krystal perform the dancehall hit  Twice My Age from the album 1988 Rappin’ With The Ladies.
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