2/12/26 O&A NYC VALENTINE DAY THROWBACK: Babyface – Whip Appeal

Whip Appeal is a R&B ballad by Babyface, released on February 22, 1990, as the third single from his double-platinum second album, Tender Lover. Continue reading

2/12/26 O&A NYC VALENTINE’S DAY SONG OF THE DAY: The Stylistics – Betcha By Golly Wow

A soulful pick for Valentine’s Day“Betcha By Golly, Wow” is a cornerstone of Philadelphia soul that perfectly captures the “Quiet Storm” romantic vibe. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jill Scott – Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch

Jill Scott recently appeared on Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch, a popular D.C.  based performance platform, where she debuted her new single Lifting Me Up. Continue reading

1/19/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jill Scott – Don’t Play | A Color Show

Jill Scott’s Don’t Play on A Color Show is a powerful, soulful live performance of her new single, released around January 16, 2026, serving as a bold anthem about setting boundaries and demanding good love, featuring her commanding voice and signature energy, and previewing her album To Whom This May Concern. Continue reading

12/16/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Sounds Of Blackness – Soul Holidays

Soul Holidays is a classic seasonal track by the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Sounds of Blackness, known for its uplifting blend of Gospel, R&B and Soul. Continue reading

12/12/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Donny Hathaway & Lalah Hathaway – This Christmas (Duet)

The Donny Hathaway and Lalah Hathaway This Christmas duet is a posthumous collaboration, featuring Lalah’s newly recorded vocals alongside previously unreleased tracks from her late father Donny Hathaway, released in late 2022. Continue reading

12/10/25 O&A NYC HOIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Alicia Keys – Feeling Good / The Christmas Song ft. Jon Batiste

Grammy awarding winners Alicia Keys and Jon Batiste perform a rousy and Soulful Holiday Duet at the  Apple Music Live Holiday Ball Continue reading

11/18/25 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx Perform Lady Marmalade Live on ‘GMA’

Patti LaBelle and Nona Hendryx performed their hit song Lady Marmalade live on Good Morning America (GMA) on November 3, 2025.  Continue reading

11/10/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jon Batiste Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day)

Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day) from Jon Batiste’s album Big Money
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10/18/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: D’Angelo – Live at BET Awards 2012

D’Angelo performs “Untitled” and “Sugah Daddy” at the 2012 BET Awards. Continue reading