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2/27/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Pharrell and adidas Originals Unveil The Holi Festival Powder Dye Pack

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Pharrell’s upcoming Holi Festival collection is the Powder Dye aesthetic. Three adidas NMD Hu offerings, a Tennis HU and a Stan Smith make up the Powder Dye pack that perfectly encapsulates what Pharrell is trying to express with this “Holi” collection. Grab a quick look at all five selections below and set your sights on a global March 16th release.

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2/27/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janelle Monáe – Django Jane

Janelle Monáe just dropped two songs Make Me Feel  and Django Jane (and their accompanying music videos) from her new album Dirty Computer. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Olamide – Science Student (Official Video)

 Nigerian hip hop recording artist Olamide has released a new video for his Science Student single. The song ushered in a new trend called the Shaku Shaku dance/sound. Continue reading

2/28/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Chappelle’s Show – Making the Band Uncensored

Sean Puffy Combs sends the contestants on his reality show to all corners of the city. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Pharrell x adidas NMD Hu “Afro Pack”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Pharrell’s spins on the adidas NMD Hu Trail continue to dominate 2018 as we get an early look at some samples of the upcoming Afro Pack that was first preview back in January.  The wild, colorful themes persist with Pharrell’s designs, but this Afro Pack goes heavy on the patterns on the upper, the intricate textile on the interior lining, and the beaded detailing on the heel. Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC WITH SONG OF THE DAY: Nipsey Hussle – Hussle and Motivate

Nipsey Hussle has shared a new mini action flick for his album standout cut, Hussle and Motivate. In the Sergio directed clip, you’ll find Nip taking a stand against crooked law enforcement and playing the role of a rap Robin Hood as he takes over these corporate entities only to bring it back to his people. Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Moncler x Palm Angels x Suicoke MOTO Slides / Preview

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Moncler x Palm Angels x Suicoke MOTO Slides prove the footwear standout from Moncler’s Milan Fashion Week collaboration capsule known as their Genius grouping.Sporting tri-branding on black and red takes of Suicoke’s celebrated MOTO Slide, it’s unclear as to when and where these will exactly launch. Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Dolce&Gabbana Fall Winter 2018/19 Fashion Show

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Dolce & Gabbana has decided to course correct its runway strategy. Instead of relying on a full cast of millennials, the luxury label opted for drones.D&G’s show ran almost an hour late.  Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: How Donald Trump Plays The Media

It’s so fitting that a Looney Tunes cartoon is the backdrop for this commentary on How Donald Trump Plays The Media. The question is who is looney? Trump or the media and public he manipulates? Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: He Got Game – Denzel Washington And Ray Allen

He Got Game is a sports drama film written, produced and directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington. This is the third of four film collaborations between Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. Continue reading