5/3/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tasha Cobbs Leonard – The Hands That Keeps Holding Me (Official Live Performance Video)

The official live performance video for The Hand That Keeps Holding Me by Tasha Cobbs Leonard was released on August 5, 2025. The song serves as a powerful declaration of faith, describing the feeling of being held by God even when life feels rough or faith is shaken. Continue reading

5/2/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Rihanna – Live at Made In America 2016 Full Show

Rihanna’s headlining performance at the Made in America Festival 2016 took place on September 3 in Philadelphia. The show was a centerpiece of her Anti World Tour, featuring a setlist heavy with tracks from her Anti album alongside her career-defining hits. Continue reading

5/2/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Dub Aura ft. CHELLO – Black Truck Thru The Trenches

Black Truck Thru The Trenches is a track by Harlem’s Hip Hop artist Dub Aura featuring CHELLO, released in late April 2026. The song, which features a music video directed by CloudKickaPiff, is a continuation of Dub Aura’s “Black Truck” series, following his 2020 single “Black Truck Thru Atlanta”. Continue reading

5/2/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Johnny Drille, Arya Starr, Young Jonn – Colorado

Colorado is a collaborative single by Nigerian artists Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr, and Young Jonn, released on April 10, 2026. The track is a blend of Nigerian R&B and Afro Pop, released under the Mavin Records Label. Continue reading

5/1/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Omarion – The One

The One is the latest lead single from multi-platinum R&B artist Omarion, released on April 24, 2026. Produced by Pharrell Williams, the upbeat track reworks the melodic foundation of the classic hit “Beautiful” by Snoop Dogg and Pharrell, blending modern dance energy with smooth R&B vocals. Continue reading

4/30/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Cheryl ‘Pepsii’ Riley – Thanks For My Child

Thanks for My Child is the debut single by R&B artist Cheryl Pepsii Riley. Debuting on October 1, 1988, the single was the most successful release for Riley on the Hot Black Singles, and was her only release to make the Hot 100. Continue reading

4/30/26 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Firebird – Dance Theatre of Harlem

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) presented their New York City season April 16th thru 19th at New York City Center. The company offered new DTH favorites by William Forsythe, and Jodie Gates, and Artistic Director Robert Garland, and the much-anticipated revival of the iconic story ballet Firebird. The overwhelming response recalls the nostalgic revival of Dougla. It seems the public is clamoring for more from the Arthur Mitchell era. Continue reading

4/29/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Vado ft. Dave East – Yeah Ha

Yeah Ha is a collaborative single by Harlem’s Hip Hop artists Vado and Dave East, released on April 23, 2026. The track marks another link-up between the two New York artists and was released alongside an official music video directed by Panoramic Films. Continue reading

4/29/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: CHELLO ft. Dub Aura – Can’t Lose

Can’t Lose is by Hip Hop artist CHELLO, featuring Dub Aura. Released on May 14, 2020, the song is a standout track from CHELLO’s album, Sacrifices. Continue reading

4/29/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Was The White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Staged?

On April 25, 2026, shots were fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents Dinner — one of the most high-profile events in American political life. The President, Vice President, and the entire senior cabinet were present. Continue reading