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3/29/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas Is Releasing A Variety Of Pure BOOST Colorways

 

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Adidas is unveiling a range of new colorways for the PureBOOST silhouette. The style, which features a seamless and circular-knitted Primeknit upper is now available in a plenitude of new hues, such as orange, blue and beige.  Continue reading

3/29/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- MUSIC: Janet Jackson- Son Of A Gun (Remix) featuring Missy Elliott & P.Diddy

Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) by singer-songwriter Janet Jackson with Carly Simon from Jackson’s seventh studio album, All for You (2001) was written and produced by Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional lyrics by Simon. Continue reading

O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Royal

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Royal is set to release on April 1,2017.  According to Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan showed up to the photoshoot wearing the black and royal Air Jordan 1 and apparel instead of the expected black and red.  Continue reading

3/28/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Tech N9ne Feat. Problem & Darrein Safron – Get Off Me

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Tech N9ne revisits The Storm album to provide some visuals for his song Get Off Me featuring Problem and Darrein Safron. Tech and company look nice in the new video. Continue reading

3/28/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: New Nike Air Force 1 Jewel Colorways for 2017 Spring/Summer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Nike AirForce 1 Jewel have been away for a while and now its making a come-back with new color ways. Both Nike Air Force one low and Nike Air Force one Mid Jewel complete with premium NikeLab like treatments in Off White Sail, Cargo Khaki, and Pearl Pink. Continue reading

3/28/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Eartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt an American singer, actress, dancer, activist, voice actress and comedian best known for her highly distinctive singing style. Her U.S. top ten hits 1953 recordings of “C’est si bon” and the enduring Christmas novelty smash “Santa Baby”, remain popular today. Orson Welles once called her the “most exciting woman in the world”. Continue reading

3/27/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Love Unlimited- Walkin’ In The Rain With The One I Love

Walkin’ in the Rain with the One I Love, is the R&B single created by singer/producer Barry White in 1972 for the soul trio Love Unlimited, a studio group . Continue reading

3/25/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- THEATRE: Josephine Baker- The Women Who Conquered Europe

Josephine Baker, the American-born French actress, dancer and singer had an undeniable attraction and charisma that quickly earned her names such as Creole Goddess, Bronze Venus and Black Pearl.

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3/24/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- MUSIC: Bobbi Humphrey- Jazz Trailblazer

Jazz trailblazer and icon Bobbi Humphrey sat down with O&A NYC Editor-In-Chief Walter Rutledge to discuss her storybook career prior to her March 25th performances of Bobbi Humphrey’s Homemade Jam in Harlem at Ginny’s Supper Club- Red Rooster.   Continue reading

3/24/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY (CORRECTED): A Conversation With Michael Trusnovec- Paul Taylor American Modern Dance

Michael Trusnovec embodies the Paul Taylor male esthetic. O&A NYC sat down with Trusnovec to discuss his 22 year association with the Taylor Company.    Continue reading