7/24/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Victoria Monét – Reach Out

Reach Out is the sleek, dance floor single by Grammy-winning R&B artist Victoria Monét, released on July 21, 2026. Coinciding with the track’s release, Monét officially announced her highly anticipated sophomore studio album, Frequency of Love, scheduled to drop on October 2, 2026 via Lovett Music and RCA Records. Continue reading

7/24/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Buju Banton: Butterflies – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Buju Banton delivered a spectacular live performance of his Dancehall track Butterflies as the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, July 20, 2026. Continue reading

7/24/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Kiry Shabazz – How To Survive The Apocalypse

In his viral Don’t Tell Comedy stand-up set How To Survive The Apocalypse, comedian Kiry Shabazz breaks down hilarious, unconventional rules for evaluating relationships and choosing the right partner to survive the end of the world. Continue reading

7/22/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Ghetto Funk Collective – Damn Right We Are Somebody

The Ghetto Funk Collective is an Amsterdam-based creative family of dancers, musicians, and DJs dedicated to carrying the legacy of 1970s funk into the 21st century. Continue reading

7/22/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: EGOSOL – A Pimp Name America

The official music video for A Pimp Named America is a conscious Hip Hop and spoken-word piece by the artist Ego Sol.The track delivers a sharp critique of systemic injustice, exploitation, and historical patterns in the United States using a jazz-rap and smooth flow delivery. Continue reading

7/21/26 O&A NYC !!! STOP THE PRESSES !!!: Danni Gee Talks! – Summerstage Tomorrow A One Night Only Event

 By Walter Rutledge

 
Summerstage in association with the Joyce Theater will present a one night only dance and live music event tomorrow July 22nd at Central Park’s The Rumsey Playfield. Doors open at 7 pm and the performance starts promptly at 8pm. A tribute to the legendary women of jazz, the two hour presentation will feature LaTasha Barnes’ The Jazz Continuum, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Joyce Theater Program Director Danni Gee graciously sit down with O&A NYC Magazine Editor-in Chief Walter Rutledge to discussed tomorrow’s concert.

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7/21/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Discipline Yourself Everyday – The Most Powerful Motivational Speech

Discipline Every Day! The world doesn’t reward potential, it rewards discipline. It’s the key to achieving success and overcoming doubt. True greatness requires the commitment to consistently show up and fight for your purpose, even when the journey becomes difficult. This is a video on why you need to become so disciplined it scares them. Powerful Motivational Speech by William Hollis. Released by Motiversity. Continue reading

7/21/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Missy Elliott – The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) is the groundbreaking 1997 debut solo single by Hip Hop artist Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott. Produced by her longtime collaborator Timbaland, the track is famous for its infectious hook that samples Ann Peebles classic 1973 soul record, I Can’t Stand The Rain. Continue reading

7/20/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Django Unchained – Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio

Django Unchained is a 2012 American revisionist Western Film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson,with Walton Goggins, Dennis Christopher, James Remar, Michael Parks and Don Johnson in supporting roles. Continue reading

7/20/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: B2K – Mileage

Mileage is the official comeback single by the iconic R&B group B2K, released on July 17, 2026. The track marks the group’s first new musical release together in more than 20 years, reuniting all four original members: Omarion, Lil Fizz, J-Boog and Raz-B. Continue reading