4/17/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Alpha Blondy – Masada

Masada is a studio album by Ivory Coast Reggae artist Out and with the Solar System. It was released in 1992 on World Pacific. The album was very popular in France, where it went double gold. Continue reading

2/18/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: The Roots ft. Erykah Badu – You Got Me

You Got Me is a song by Hip Hop Band The Roots, featuring vocals from Erykah Badu and Eve, then known as Eve of Destruction, who raps the second verse but does not appear in the music video. Continue reading

9/26/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Junior Kelly – Everything

Everything is by Junior Kelly was released on August 15, 2025. It premiered on the Reggaeville platform and was produced by Josh Harris of Big Feet Records. Continue reading

8/1/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Marley Brothers Legacy Tour 2024

The Marley Brothers, including Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian Jr. Gong, arrived in Toronto and delivered an epic performance at Budweiser Stage. They celebrated the music of their father, the legendary Bob Marley, performing a large number of classic songs.

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2/28/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shaggy feat. Sting – Til A Mawnin

Music icons Sting and Shaggy are back with Til A Mawnin – a new single and music video that celebrate one of the pillars of reggae culture: Sound-System. The pair’s latest release out February 27 via a partnership between Shaggy’s Ranch Entertainment and VP Records, takes listeners through the rich roots of reggae. Continue reading

10/2/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Skarra Mucci ft. Yaniss Odua – Roots Rocks Reggae

 Skarra Mucci is back with a new album due for this autumn and has unveiled a first single entitled Roots Rock Reggae.Skarra Mucci invites his long-time friend Yaniss Odua, with whom he previously scored the hit Raggamuffin School, which has now reached several million streams. Continue reading

3/14/18 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Black Thought Freestyles On Flex | #FREESTYLE087

Black Thought from the Roots is spitting some serious knowledge from his soul. Delinquent state of mind, making sure our people wake up. Funk Flex has a freestyle session at Hot 97 featuring Hip Hop artist. The legend Black Thought gave us message to sleep on. Ten minutes of absolute BARS. Continue reading