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9/13/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Dave East – Thru The Mud

 

Dave East introduces a new song titled Thru The Mud.The song touches on themes of loyalty, street life, betrayal and the pursuit of success. Dave East uses vivid lyrics and personal experiences. Continue reading

9/13/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ: The Nike Air Force 1 Low “Ueno Sakura” Has Been Spotted

News of 2005’s Japan-exclusive Nike Air Force 1 Low Ueno Sakura being spotted as a potential re-release had sneakerheads preparing their wallets. For any collectors looking to add this historic piece to their archive, you’ll have to hang tight until the Swoosh gives it another go. Continue reading

9/13/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Ivvy vs D.A | ROF 27

Ivvy is definitely a staple within the Flexn world of dance, she battle a Hip Hop style of dance named D.A. This was a collaborative ordeal for Roundz of Flame 27 and Fifty Years of Hip Hop.Congratulations Roundz of Flame. Continue reading

9/13/23 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: He’s Always a Moron (Billy Joel / She’s Always a Woman song parody)

A fitting music tribute to Orange 45 aka Fulton County Jail  prisoner P01135809. 

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9//13/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Ralph Lauren | Spring/Summer 2024 | Full Show

The last time Ralph Lauren was on the New York Fashion Week calendar it was September 2019. Ralph Lauren turned a ballroom on Wall Street into Ralph’s Club, stacked the cabaret tables with celebrities, and hired Janelle Monae to perform a medley of Jazz Age hits. Continue reading

9/12/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Richie Spice – Brown Skin

Richell Bonner better known as Richie Spice, is a Reggae artist. He is a member of the Rastafari movement. Some of his most famous songs include, Brown Skin, Youth Dem Cold Rel Bad, Grooving My Girl, Earth a Run Red and Marijuana. Continue reading

9/12/23 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets | 2023 Week 1 Game Highlights

Aaron Rodgers was knocked out of the Jets 22-16 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills just four snaps into his debut on Monday night with what coach Robert Saleh said is believed to be an injured left Achilles tendon. Aaron Rodgers was hit by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd and fell awkwardly on the leg. Continue reading

9/12/23 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Get Up And Get To Work – Power Motivational Speech | Coach Pain

Every challenge in life requires discipline and focus. There are going to be many days in your life where you don’t feel like you have the strength to get up and carry on. But you know you must have the strength. Through determination, focus and discipline, you can accomplish anything. One of the best motivational speeches by Coach Pain. Continue reading

9/11/23 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Count Of Monte Cristo (1975)

The Count of Monte Cristo is a 1975 film produced by ITC Entertainment  and based upon the 1844 novel The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas.It was directed by David Greene and starred Richard Chamberlain as Edmond Dantès, Kate Nelligan as Mercedes, Tony Curtis as Fernand Mondego, Louis Jourdan who played Edmond Dantès in the  1961 til adaptation of the novel as De Villefort, Donald Pleasence as Danglars,  Trevor Howard as Abbé Faria  and Isabelle de Valvert as Haydee.  Continue reading

9/8/23 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Empathy (Part One)- A Conversation with Debbie Allen

By Walter Rutledge


In 2015 O&A NYC Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge interviewed Debbie Allen at the Faison Firehouse Theater for Dance Noir Magazine (DNM). The print article would discuss her relationship with Katherine Dunham. The video was produced as visual notes for the upcoming Dunham article. When the magazine suspended publication, out of respect for DNM Founder/Editor-in-Chief Carol Lloyd, we held the material with hopes of eventually printing the article for DNM. After eight years Ms. Allen’s words remain relevant, inspiring and informative and should be shared. We call this first installment Empathy. Continue reading