3/6/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Patra ft. Yo-Yo – Romantic Call

Romantic Call is a Dancehall and Hip-Hop collaboration by Jamaican artist Patra featuring Yo-Yo. Released as part of Patra’s debut album, Queen of The Pack. Continue reading

3/6/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Maya Plisetskaya Dances Bolero, The Dying Swan And More

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Maya Plisetskaya, Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Bolshoi Ballet, danced Maurice Bejart’s Bolero set to the famous Maurice Ravel score in 1975. Plisetskaya created a stunning theatrical experience. What makes the piece so compelling is that although Plisetskaya may be accompanied by dozens of other dancers mirroring her movement, the first and only focus is on the prima ballerina herself. Continue reading

3/4/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Eve – Gotta Man

Gotta Man is by Hip Hop artist Eve, released on August 31, 1999 as the second single from her debut studio album Let There Be Eve, Ruff Ryders First Lady. Continue reading

3/6/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Keyshia Cole – Sent Heaven

Heaven Sent is by R&B artist Keyshia Cole. It was written by  Keyshia Cole, Jason Farmer, Alex Francis, and Lamont Wilson for her second studio album Just Like You. Continue reading

3/5/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Why We Need More True Crime – Mia Jackson

Mia Jackson a native of Columbus, GA, started her stand up career in Atlanta. Now living in New York, Mia performs regularly around the city when not on the road. In 2022, she was one of the openers for Amy Schumer’s national tour.  Continue reading

3/4/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tyla, Sean Paul – Push 2 Start (Remix)

Tyla and Sean Paul’s new video for Push 2 Start might push you to book a summer vacation in the Caribbean! On Monday, the South African star released the sexy, throwback video for the Paul remix of Push 2 Start — and it’s the first time she is credited as a director of her own video.Tyla co-directed the Y2K-Esque video with Taylor Fauntleroy.

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3/4/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Why Women Should Be President – Lea’h Sampson

Lea’h Sampson is a charismatic stand up comedian, writer, actress, wig mom originally from Houston,Texas. Creator and producer of Hear Me Bitch Podcast including being featured on The Roast Battle Podcast. Continue reading

3/4/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Zoe Saldaña Best Supporting Actress Speech (97th Oscars 2025)

Zoe Saldaña won the Academy Award for best supporting actress on Sunday night for her role in the Netflix film Emilia Pérez. Saldaña plays Rita Mora Castro, a lawyer who helps the title character, a trans cartel boss, undergo gender-affirming surgery and start a new life as a woman. Continue reading

3/2/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: The New Exclusive Collection by Dolce & Gabbana

Sand and terracotta, emerald green, garnet red and midnight blue, tinge the creations that become true poems of color in the new Exclusive Collection by Dolce&Gabbana. Continue reading

3/2/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Whitney Houston – I Love The Lord

Whitney Elizabeth Houston  was a vocalist from God, actress, film producer and philanthropist.Commonly referred to as the Voice, she is one of the most awarded performers of all time.  Continue reading