6/23/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Joe – Tiny Desk Concert

R&B legend Joe (Joe Thomas) made his highly anticipated debut on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert on June 10, 2026. Released as part of NPR’s Black Music Month celebration in partnership with BET, the performance was a heavily requested event that fans had petitioned for over several years. Continue reading

6/4/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kehlani ft. Missy Elliott – Back and Forth

Kehlani is keeping the momentum behind her latest album going with the release of the official video for Back and Forth, her collaboration with Missy Elliott. The track serves as the third single from Kehlani’s self-titled fifth studio album, KEHLANI. Continue reading

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

6/1/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Josh Levi – Say It

Say It is a R&B/Soul track by R&B artist and actor Josh Levi, released on October 9, 2025. The song is a standout track from his debut studio album, Hydraulic. 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

3/16/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kiana Ledé – Jury

Jury is by R&B/Soul artist by Kiana Ledé. It is featured as a standout track on the deluxe version of her third studio album, Cut Ties (Deluxe). Continue reading

2/10/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Mariah Carey – Vision Of Love

Vision Of Love is by R&B artist Mariah Carey, recorded for her eponymous debut studio album (1990). The song was re-recorded and produced by Rhett Lawrence and Narada Michael Walden Continue reading

1/26/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALICIA KEYS: Alicia Keys – Fallin’

Yesterday, January 25, 2026, marked the 45th birthday of the legendary singer, songwriter, and pianist Alicia Keys
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9/16/25 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Ella Mai – Tell Her

The latest music video for Ella Mai’s song Tell Her was released on September 12, 2025. The video, directed by Cole Santiago, came out a couple of weeks after the song was initially released on August 29. 

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