5/21/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michael Jackson – Heal The World

Heal The World is by Pop artist Michael Jackson from his eighth studio album, Dangerous. It was released on November 23, 1992 by Epic Records as the sixth single from the album. It is a song steeped with antiwar lyrics and Jackson’s wish for humanity of making the world a better place. Continue reading

5/21/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tyla, Gunna, Skillibeng – Jump

Tyla is an South African R&B artist  featuring Gunna  and Skillibeng from Tyla’s debut studio album Tyla. Initially released through Fax and Epic Records as an album track, Jump impacted rhythmic crossover radio in the United States as the album’s fourth single on May 14,2024. Continue reading

5/20/24 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Grace Jones – Slave To The Rhythm

Slave To The Rhythm is by R&B artist, model and actress Grace Jones. It was released in October 1985 from Jones’ seventh album, Slave To The Rhythm (1985), on which it is titled Ladies and Gentlemen: Miss Grace Jones Continue reading

5/17/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Janet Jackson ft J Cole – No Sleeep

No Sleeep is by Janet Jackson for her eleventh studio album Unbreakable. Co-written and produced by Jackson and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,it is the first record to be released under Jackson’s independent label Rhythm Nation Records, distributed by BMG Rights Management. Continue reading

5/17/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY SPECIAL: Janet Jackson – Alright

Alright is by R&B artist from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Written by Janet  Jackson and Jimmy Jam also Terry Lewis, he song was released on March 4, 1990, by A&M Records as the fourth single from Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814. Continue reading

5/16/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Donny Hathaway – The Ghetto Live 1970

The Ghetto is a socially conscious, mostly instrumental jazz-flavored anthem, released as the first single off Soul artist Donny Hathaway’s  debut album,Eveything Is Everythingreleased as a single in 1969 on Atlantic Records. Continue reading

5/15/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – Steppas

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is taking over on his new single, Steppas, which arrives alongside its music video.Directed by Phil Meyer, the clip spots the HighBridge rapper brings his braggadocios raps as he towers a city, leads a pack of troops, and flexing from a crime scene and a gas station with his entourage. Continue reading

5/14/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Brandy – Rather Be | A Color Show

R&B superstar at Brandy rounds off our series of shows with Motown Records celebrating Black Music Month with a masterful performance of Rather Be, a highlight from her latest album ‘B7’. Continue reading

5/13/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Happy Birthday – Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder original name is Stevland Hardaway  was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on this date May 13,1950. A child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. In addition to his acclaimed artistry, Wonder has routinely tackled social issues through his music appearances. Continue reading

5/12/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Marcus Miller – Live at Jazz in Marciac 2012

William Henry Marcus Miller Jr.  is a jazz artist, songwriter and record producer. He has worked with Miles Davis , Herbie Hancock, Luther Vandross and saxophonists Wayne Shorter and David Sanborn among others. Continue reading