9/12/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maze Ft. Frankie Beverly – Before I Let Go (Live ’95)

Frankie Beverly was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze. He formed Maze, originally called Raw Soul, in his hometown of Philadelphia in 1970. He passed away on September 10th 2024 at the age of 77. Continue reading

9/8/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY GOSPEL: Rev. James Cleveland-Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus

Gospel singer, musician, and composer James Edward Cleveland was known as the King of Gospel. Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop and jazz  in arrangements for mass choirs. Continue reading

  9/6/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Alicia Graf/Donald Williams in Robert Garland’s Return

Robert Garland made the leap from principal dancer to emerging choreography with his 1979 company debut Return. Garland described the work as “post-modern urban neoclassicism – an attempt to fuse an urban physical sensibility and a neoclassical one.” Continue reading

9/2/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

Die With A Smile is by Pop duo Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. It was released on August 16, 2024, through Streamline and Interscope Records. They wrote and produced the track alongside Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II and Andrew Watt while James Fauntleroy provided additional songwriting.

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

8/28/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Flau’jae, Lil Wayne – Came Out A Beast

LSU basketball and rap star Flau’jae Johnson and Lil Wayne finally dropped the official music video for their hit record Came Out A Beat, with full LSU flair. Continue reading

8/28/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Suite Otis -Cosby Celebrates Ailey

Cosby Celebrates Ailey was a the 1989 Television Special that showcased the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The show was recorded December 12, 1988 but not broadcast until over a year later. When the show finally aired it was as a tribute to Alvin Ailey who had died December 1, 1989. Continue reading

8/23/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Shaboozey, BigXthaPlug – Drink Don’t Need No Mix

Shaboozey is keeping the momentum going with another captivating visual lifted from his recent Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going album. With his tour approaching as well this fall, the multigenre musician has dropped off the official music video for another of the project’s standout cuts: Drink Don’t Need No Mix featuring BigXthaPlug. Continue reading

8/22/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: LL Cool J- Jingling Baby

Jingling Baby is the final single released from LL Cool J’s third album, Walking with a Panther.  It was released on January 8, 1990 for Def Jam Records and was produced by LL Cool J and Dwayne Simon. Continue reading