5/11/26 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Sneak Preview of Pressure – A Work in Progress By Christopher Huggins For JGDC

By Walter Rutledge

On Thursday April 30th Brooklyn North High Schools (BKNHS) held an Arts Professional Development Day at the New York City College of Technology. The day of networking, pedagogy, workshops and performance was the third of a four-part series moderated by Superintendent Dr. Russell White and conducted by members of the Jamel Gaines Dance Company (JGDC) and Artistic Director Jamel Gaines. One of the highlights was a dance performance by JGDC (yes, a 5-6-7-8 at 9am). The enthusiastic audience of educators were treated to a sneak preview of Pressure a work-in-progress by choreographer Christopher Huggins. Continue reading

12/30/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Seyi Vibez, French Montana – Pressure

Pressure by Seyi Vibez featuring French Montana was released on December 26, 2025. Directed by Spiff TV, known for his work with artists like Drake and Bad Bunny.The track is featured on Seyi Vibez’s album FUJI MOTO, released under NSNV INC / EMPIRE. Continue reading

9/27/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY:Ari Lennox – Pressure

Ari Lennox is an R&B artist from Washington D.C.She is the first female artist to be signed to J.Cole’s record label, Dreamville Records.She released her first EP on the label in 2016, when she began gaining recognition. Her debut studio album Shea Butter Baby followed in 2019. Continue reading