9/10/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Keith Sweat – Twisted

Twisted is a hit R&B single by American artist Keith Sweat, released in June 1996 as the lead track from his self-titled fifth studio album.  Continue reading

9/3/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson – Tonight I Celebrate My Love

Tonight I Celebrate My Love is a classic 1983 romantic ballad recorded by R&B legends Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson. Written by Gerry Goffin and Michael Masser, the million-selling international track served as the lead single for their collaborative duet album, Born to Love. Continue reading

8/27/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Amerie ft. Fabolous – More Than Love

More Than Love is a prominent R&B track by singer Amerie featuring Fabolous, released in 2009. The song is the seventh track on Amerie’s fourth studio album, In Love And War. Continue reading

8/20/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: After 7 – Ready or Not

Ready or Not is a classic contemporary R&B ballad performed by the American group After 7. Written and produced by the legendary duo L.A. Reid and Babyface, the track served as the third single from the group’s eponymous 1989 debut album. Continue reading

7/30/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Whitney Houston – It’s Not Right But It’s Okay

When You Believe is a critically acclaimed duet recorded by American vocal powerhouses Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Released on November 17, 1998, the power ballad served as the theme song for the DreamWorks animated feature film The Prince Of Egypt and was featured on both Houston’s album My Love Is Your Love and Carey’s compilation. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green – Let’s Stay Together (Live Performance)

Al Green’s iconic soul masterpiece, Let’s Stay Together, has been captured in several legendary live performances throughout his career. Originally released as a single in late 1971 before anchoring his landmark 1972 studio album, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Green’s signature Memphis Soul style. Continue reading

7/9/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Jackson 5 – Forever Came Today

The Jackson 5 performed Forever Came Today live on the Carol Burnett Show, which was recorded in July 1975  and aired January 1976. The song was originally a 1968 hit by The Supremes, the Jackson 5 updated the track into a high-energy disco anthem for their final Motown studio album, Moving Violation.
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6/25/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY PRIDE: Sylvester

Redo-Slyvester

Sylvester James, Jr., better known as disco and soul singer-songwriter Sylvester, was often described by the mainstream media as a drag queen, but he repeatedly rejected such a description. His flamboyant and androgynous appearance exemplified  the late 1970s. Sylvester became known in the United States under the moniker of the “Queen of Disco. Continue reading

6/18/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Shanice – I Love Your Smile

I Love Your Smile is the Grammy-nominated, R&B single by American artist Shanice. Serving as the lead single from her second studio album, Inner Child, the track remains her most successful and globally recognized signature hit. Continue reading

6/11/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Shai – If I Ever Fall In Love

If I Ever Fall In Love is the iconic 1992 debut single by the R&B/Soul quartet Shai. Written and produced by group member Carl “Groove” Martin, the song is celebrated as one of the definitive a cappella tracks in mainstream music history. Continue reading