5/7/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Chris Brown ft. Leon Thomas – Fallin

Fallin is a single by R&B artist Chris Brown featuring Leon Thomas, released on May 1, 2026. The track is the final single from Brown’s 12th studio album, Brown. Directed by Travis Colbert, the 1930s-themed video features cameo appearances by Usher and Tank. Continue reading

4/7/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Mary J. Blige – More Than A Lover

More Than A Lover is a mid-tempo R&B single by Mary J. Blige, released as an exclusive Valentine’s Day track. Produced by Camper, the song celebrates a deep, “transcendent romance” that goes beyond surface-level connection. Continue reading

4/3/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Tessanne Chin, Natural High – Surreal Acoustic (Session)

Tessanne Chin’s (Jamaican-Chinese Artist) music is a diverse blend of several genres, most notably Reggae, Pop, R&B and Rock. She frequently describes her own signature sound as a “sultry fusion” of these styles, often incorporating dancehall influences while maintaining soulful vocals. Continue reading

3/27/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need

All The Man That I Need is one of Whitney Houston’s most iconic power ballads, released in December 1990 as the second single from her third studio album, I’m Your Baby Tonight. Produced by Narada Michael Walden, the track is celebrated for its gospel-infused climax and a soulful saxophone solo by Kenny G. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARETHA FRANKLIN: Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love

Freeway of Love is a classic hit by Aretha Franklin, released as the lead single from her thirtieth studio album, Who’s Zoomin’ Who?. The song marked a major comeback for the Queen Of Soul, becoming her highest-charting single in over a decade and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!
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3/21/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Oleta Adams Performs Live in Concert

Oleta Adams, Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and songwriter, performed live at the Miramar Cultural Center in 2024, wowing the crowd with her soulful mix of R&B, gospel, and jazz. 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

3/13/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Anastacia – I’m Outta Love

I’m Outta Love is by Pop artist Anastacia, released as her debut single. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, Not That Kind. Continue reading

3/6/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ledisi – Add To Me

Add To Me is by R&B artist  Ledisi, released as the second single from her ninth studio album, Let Love Rule. Continue reading

2/28/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Wattstax Concert (1972)

Wattstax was a benefit concert organized by Stax Records  to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 1965 riots  in the African American community of Watts, Los Angeles. The concert took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972. The concert’s performers included all of the Stax’s prominent artists at the time. The genres of the songs performed included soul, gospel, R&B, blues, funk and jazz. The film stars Isaac Hayes, The Staples Singers, Luther Ingram, Johnnie Taylor, The Emotions, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and others special guest star Richard Pryor. Continue reading