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3/11/16 O&A NYC – OUT AND ABOUT WITH WaleStylez: Slim Dollar and Sonyae Elie at S.O.B.’s

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr. 

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Emerging artists Slim Dollars and Sonyae Elie performed on March 2nd at New York’s S.O.B’s. Slim Dollar’s urban hip-hop flavor complimented the rap infused R&B style of Ms. Elie. The two artists rocked the enthusiastic crowd, which were on their feet throughout the performance.  Continue reading

3/11/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jade Elektra- Karma (It’s A Bitch) Radio Edit

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“This is my very first official music video! I am so proud of this single and so grateful for the work that my label put into it.”– Jade Elektra Continue reading

3/11/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Jerome Robbins- Dances at a Gathering

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“The ballet stays and exists in the time of the music and its work. Nothing is out of it, I believe; all gestures and moods, steps, etc. are part of the fabric of the music’s time and its meaning to me.” – Jerome Robbins

Dances at a Gathering

Choreography: Jerome Robbins (1969)
Music: Chopin
Pianist: Ryoko Hisayama
Opéra de Paris (2014)

Ludmila Pagliero – en rose
Amandine Albison – en mauve
Nolwenn Daniel – Amarelo
Aurélie Dupont – en vert
Charline Giezendanner – en bleu
Mathieu Ganio – en brun
Karl Paquette – en violet
Josua Hoffalt – en vert
Emmanuel Thibault – en rouge brique
Christophe Duquenne – en bleu
Nolwenn Daniel – en jaune

3/10/16 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- DANCE: Katherine Dunham and Dancers in Casbah (Presenting Eartha Kitt)

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In 1948, Dunham and her company appeared in the Hollywood movie Casbah, with Tony Martin, Yvonne de Carlo, and Peter Lorre. The film was the cinematic debut of Eartha Kitt. Continue reading

3/10/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Grace Jones- Slave to the Rhythm And I’ve Seen That Face Before

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Slave to the Rhythm is well-remembered not only for its musical content, but also for its artwork. Designed by Jean-Paul Goude, Jones’ partner at that time, the cover picture is a montage of several copies of a single photograph of Jones, that makes her hair look “extended” and her mouth “stretched”. The process of its creation is illustrated in the title song’s music video. Continue reading

3/8/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Reclaim Your Love: A Preview of the GUESS Originals x A$AP Rocky Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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 Reclaim Your Love, the new short film directed by AWGE, previews the latest GUESS Originals and A$AP Rocky collection. Today, O&A NYC Magazine brings you a behind-the-scenes look of the film, with a brief interview with A$AP Rocky. The Harlem native talks about GUESS and its cultural significance during one of the most important times in hip-hop culture. Continue reading

3/8/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Kanye Spotted Wearing New Yeezy Boosts at LAX Airport

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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While it’s still unclear whether the low-top Yeezy Boost from Season 3 will be an updated 350 or the new rumor 550 version, Kanye was photographed at LAX airport wearing a pair of the sneakers that have been making the rounds lately. The kicks appear slightly higher than the 350s around the ankles and don’t include the heel tab, making us wonder if this is an entirely new silhouette altogether. The brown and tan shoes also feature a bright orange stripe running along the upper, giving it a distinct look from its more neutral predecessors. 

3/8/16 O&A NYC COMEDY: CNN Election Center Cold Open – Saturday Night Live

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Jake Tapper (Beck Bennett) covers the outcome of Super Tuesday, including Donald Trump (Darrell Hammond) and Hillary Clinton’s (Kate McKinnon) big wins, Ted Cruz’s (Taran Killam) second place showing and Mitt Romney’s (Jason Sudeikis) feud with Trump. Continue reading