6/4/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Peabo Bryson – Can You Stop The Rain

Can You Stop The Rain is a hit song released by R&B artist Peabo Bryson on June 4, 1991. Written by John Bettis and Walter Afanasieff, it served as the lead single and title track for Bryson’s fifteenth studio album. Unfortunately Peabo Bryson is no longer here with his fans and family, dying from a severe stroke. Rest In Peace! Continue reading

5/21/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maxwell – Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Sumthin’ Sumthin is a mid uptempo song by Neo Soul singer Maxwell. The third single from Urban Hang Suite. The woman featured in the song’s music video is French fashion model Chrystele Saint-Louis Augustin. 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

2/11/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jill Scott – Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch

Jill Scott recently appeared on Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch, a popular D.C.  based performance platform, where she debuted her new single Lifting Me Up. Continue reading

1/13/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Maxwell – Pretty Wings

Pretty Wings is a single by R&B artist Maxwell, taken from his fourth studio album Black Summer Night. It was written and produced by Maxwell and Hod David. Continue reading

10/18/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: D’Angelo – Live at BET Awards 2012

D’Angelo performs “Untitled” and “Sugah Daddy” at the 2012 BET Awards. Continue reading

10/15/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY – IN TRIBUTE: D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel)


B31813F4EA0645F8408FCF9D3FBB6585Untitled (How Does It Feel) created a music video scandal. The music video helped boost D’Angelo‘s visibility and the song’s public appeal.  Continue reading

12/29/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Olivia Dean – Live At The Jazz Cafe

Olivia Lauryn Dean is a English Neo Soul artist.She has released one studio album: Messy and five EPs. In 2023, Dean was selected as BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year. Continue reading

11/21/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lisa Fischer- How Can I Ease The Pain


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How Can I Ease the Pain is a song by Lisa Fischer, from her album So Intense. Continue reading

10/27/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Jill Scott (Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2008)

Jill Scott delivered an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 11, 2008. Held at the Ahoy Hall in Rotterdam, Netherlands, her set was part of the festival’s rich lineup that year. Continue reading