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6/17/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- FASHION: Air Jordan 10 City Pack And Grade School Air Jordan 12

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
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The Air Jordan 10 City Pack continues to grow larger and larger with the introduction of the Air Jordan 10 Shanghai . Focused on the theme of “Feng Shui”, or finding harmony in the surrounding environment, the colorway showcases a number of fresh gradients and contrast piping in Fierce Purple and Gamma Blue to truly stand out atop a black tumbled leather upper.

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The all-new Air Jordan 10 City Pack would be including a colorway for London, but no images of the shoe were revealed. That all changes now, as we get our first look at the special colorway for London, right before the LA and Chicago versions arrive tomorrow. With what may become considered the best look of the whole pack, the London edition features its full-grain leather upper in two tones of grey, one light and one dark with a crackled treatment, which seem to reference the often foggy weather of the capital city of England. Hits of gold are found on the “LDN” and Jumpman logo embroidery to complete the striking colorway. Enjoy your first look at the shoe compliments of Hypebeast, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for a confirmed release date of the “London” Air Jordan 10. (Rumored release date is June 18th.

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The Sacremento Kings were a once proud franchise, but recent dysfunction has the team frequenting the bottom of the NBA standings on a season by season basis. Perhaps a new arena, new uniforms, new coach, and this Air Jordan 12 colorway will cheer up the Sactown hopeful in the near future, though. This preview of the kids pair features a simple black base, vibrant purple accents on the lining and outsole, while premium Metallic Gold accents land on the lace eyelets for a luxurious touch. It looks like this pair will be a grade school exclusive and will release at nationwide retailers on June 4th for $140 USD.

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6/17/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- FASHION: The MCM And Christopher Raeburn Collaborate At London Collections Men Show- June 2016

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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MCM will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a collaboration with British fashion designer Christopher Raeburn. The designer reimagines the brand’s iconic cognac Visetoscanvas in his Re-MADE approach. Continue reading

6/17/16 O&A NYC- A CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Loretta Abbott

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Loretta Abbott, dancer, actress, singer and choreographer passed away on Sunday June 5, 2016. A natural performer Abbott had two passions: her love for dance that spanned over 70 years, and her allegiance to the Harlem community where she lived her entire life. Continue reading

6/16/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: LL Cool J – Paradise ft. Amerie

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Paradise, is a song by rapper turned actor LL Cool J featuring R&B singer Amerie. The track was released in early 2003 as the second single from LL Cool J’s ninth studio album, 10 (2002). A music video, featuring clips from Deliver Us From Eva, was produced to promote both the single and the film. Continue reading

6/15/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Maya & Marty- Anna Wintour

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Anna Wintour is often characterized as elitist, reticent and unrelatable, but in a new sketch from Maya Rudolph and Martin Short’s new variety show, Maya and Marty, we get to see a different side of her.  Continue reading

(REPOST) 6/15/16 O&A NYC DANCE: 5 Incredible Argentine Tango Performances

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Lots can be said about performance tango but I am a lot more of a milonga kind-of-guy. Milongas are social dance parties at the dance halls that are less formal, less rigid, and much more nuanced by the small dance floors and relationships that form. Milongas are a place to find “under the radar” performance gems. Here are my top 5 picks of the best Argentine Tango performances at milongas in 2014 (new rankings based on viewers’ choice): Continue reading

6/14/16 Inspirational Tuesday: Comedian Billy Crystal Delivers Funny And Touching Eulogy For Muhammad Ali

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Comedian Billy Crystal looked back on his fondest memories of his time with Muhammad Ali during a funny and heartfelt eulogy for the former boxing champion. Thousands paid tribute to Muhammad Ali on Friday during an interfaith service that concluded with eulogies by his dear friends Billy Crystal, Bryant Gumbel and President Bill Clinton. Continue reading

6/14/16 O&A NYC IN MEMORARIUM: Honoring Orlando- Don’t Cry

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Don”t Cry, an excerpt from On The Block (After Bearden) a full evenings one act dance work choreographed by Walter Rutledge and based on the six panel mural The Block by Romare Bearden. In the section a man, who deeply loved his wife, visits her grave. Her spirit returns one last time. The images were derived from the second panel of the Bearden rural. Continue reading

6/13/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Vic Mensa- There’s Alot Going On

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Victor Kwesi Mensah better known by his stage name Vic Mensa, is a hip hop recording artist & Grammy nominated songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He is currently signed to Roc Nation and was a member of the group Kids These Days which broke up in May 2013. Following their breakup, he released his first major mixtape INNANETAPE. Vic Mensa is also the founder of a hip-hop collective Savemoney which includes frequent collaborator Chance the Rapper.

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