3/6/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Patra ft. Yo-Yo – Romantic Call

Romantic Call is a Dancehall and Hip-Hop collaboration by Jamaican artist Patra featuring Yo-Yo. Released as part of Patra’s debut album, Queen of The Pack. Continue reading

2/27/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Romain Virgo – Soul Provider (Brighter Days Riddim)

Soul Provider is a popular reggae cover of Michael Bolton’s classic, performed by Reggae artist Romain Virgo. It was released on as part of the influential Brighter Days Riddim compilation. Continue reading

2/20/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Buju Banton – Untold Stories

Untold Stories is a landmark Reggae song by Buju Banton, released as part of his critically acclaimed album Til Shiloh.Recorded when Buju Banton was only 22, the track is a semi-acoustic ballad that signaled a major shift in his career from dancehall toward more socially conscious and spiritual themes.

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2/13/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Freddie McGregor – Push Come To Shove

The original music video for Freddie McGregor’s 1986 hit Push Come To Shove has two distinct versions, with the Director’s Cut being the most sought-after by purists. Continue reading

2/6/26 O& NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Peter Tosh – Stepping Razor

Stepping Razor is one of the most iconic songs and monikers associated with Reggae legend Peter Tosh (born Winston Hubert McIntosh). Continue reading

1/30/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Spice – Soft Girl Era

Spice released Soft Girl Era in January 2026 as her first single of the year, marking a new, independent phase focusing on self-love, luxury, and unapologetic feminine energy.  Continue reading

1/23/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shabba Ranks ft. Krystal – Twice My Age

Twice My Age is a classic dancehall/reggae duet released in 1988 by Jamaican artist Shabba Ranks and singer Krystal. Produced by Augustus “Gussie” Clarke, it remains one of Shabba Ranks’ most enduring hits. Continue reading

1/9/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Vybz Kartel – 2026

Jamaican Dancehall icon Vybz Kartel released a new single and official music video titled 2026 to commemorate the start of the year. Continue reading

12/24/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Travis Scott, Tyla, Vybz Kartel – PBT

PBT (Pretty Brown Thing) is a 2025 single by Travis Scott, Tyla, and Vybz Kartel. The track is the fourth and final single from the Cactus Jack compilation album, JACKBOYS 2, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Continue reading

12/2/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shaggy, Akon, Aidonia – Boom Body

Shaggy, Akon and Aidonia — have joined forces to deliver one of the most infectious records of the year with their explosive new single, Boom Body.A fusion of dancehall, afro-fusion, and global pop energy, the track is already lighting up playlists, parties and timelines across the world. Continue reading