4/22/25 O&A NYC REVIEW: Macbeth in Stride

By Walter Rutledge

For those of us that believe “Hell has no fury like a women scorned”. And for those of us who know firsthand you do not mess with a Black woman who “ain’t feeling it”. Leave your Elizabethan mindset at home and head to the Harvey Theater to experience MacBeth in Stride – Shakespeare from a sistah’s point of view. Written and performed by Obie- Award winner Whitney White the production takes Shakespeare and female empowerment to a new level. This soulful contemporary rendition of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth runs for only five remaining performances through April 27 at the Harvey Theater located at 651 Futon Street in downtown Brooklyn. Continue reading

4/1/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lizzo – Still Bad

3/4/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tyla, Sean Paul – Push 2 Start (Remix)

Tyla and Sean Paul’s new video for Push 2 Start might push you to book a summer vacation in the Caribbean! On Monday, the South African star released the sexy, throwback video for the Paul remix of Push 2 Start — and it’s the first time she is credited as a director of her own video.Tyla co-directed the Y2K-Esque video with Taylor Fauntleroy.

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2/22/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Willy Paul x Bahati – Keki

Wilson Abubakar Radido professionally known as Willy Paul is a Kenyan artist and songwriter from Nairobi. He is the chief executive officer and founder of Saldido International Entertainment. Continue reading

2/11/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Michael Jackson – Earth Song

Earth Song was written and composed by Michael Jackson as a passionate plea for environmental awareness in the face of unchecked global development. It was released on this date as the third single from HIStory: Past, Present and Future—Book I. Continue reading

1/18/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Grace Jones Live- Stockholm June 16, 2024

To culminate the three days of Rosendal Garden Party you needed an artist that goes above and beyond and in 2024 this artist was no other than Grace Jones. Continue reading

12/30/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: M.I.A – Marigold

Mathangi Maya Arulpragasam known professionally as M.I.A. is a British Hip Hop artist, record producer and song writer. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, hip hop and world music. Continue reading

11/13/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Michael Jackson Dance Evolution (1968 – 2009)

From the of the beginning of his meteoric rise to fame Michael Jackson has been dancing to the delight of his audiences worldwide.  Continue reading

10/24/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Rihannna – Disturbia

Disturbia is by Pop artist Rihanna for  Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded,a re-release of her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded . It was written by Andre Merritt, Chris Brown, Brian Kennedy and Rob. A, with the production of the song helmed by Kennedy. Continue reading

10/8/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile

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