By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
adidas has officially confirmed a re-release of the Yeezy Boost 350 Pirate Black colorway on February 19th. Continue reading
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2/9/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michaela DePrince- From ‘Devil’s Child’ To Star Ballerina
Michaela De Prince shares her triumphant story of achievement, love, joy and daring to dream. Through her story she wants to encourage young people to aspire to a dream. Her message is loud and clear: Make your talent a part of your dream, and dare to make love a part of your life. Never be afraid of living and never be afraid of loving. Continue reading
2/9/16 O&A NYC VALENTINE’S SONG OF THE DAY: Billy Preston & Syreeta – With You I’m Born Again Live
With You I’m Born Again, a 1979 duet performed by Motown recording artists Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright, is a single from the soundtrack of the motion picture, Fast Break. The song was credited as With You I’m Born Again, Billy Preston and Syreeta and written by Carol Connors and David Shire. The single became an international hit for the duo. Continue reading
2/8/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Black Violin- Brandenburg
Black Violin a hip hop duo from Florida composed of two classically-trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester (violin) and Wilner Baptiste (viola). They met in high school, went to different colleges, then later reconvened to create the musical group Black Violin. Continue reading
2/8/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Cabin in the Sky (1943)
Cabin in the Sky is a 1943 American musical film based on the 1940 musical of the same name. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, the film stars Ethel Waters and Rex Ingram, who reprised their roles from the Broadway production, as well Eddie ‘Rochester’ Anderson and Lena Horne. It was Horne’s first and only leading role in an MGM musical. Louis Armstrong was also featured in the film as one of Lucifer Junior’s minions, and Duke Ellington and his Orchestra have a showcase musical number in the film.
Taking A Chance On Love
Ethel Waters with Eddie “Rochester” Anderson (guitar)
and Bill Bailey (tap)
Jim Henry’s Club
Ethel Waters, John Bubbles, Eddie’Rochester’ Anderson
and Lena Horne
2/7/16 SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Joséphine Baker: The First Black Superstar
Josephine Baker, a pioneer in every sense of the word. Baker had an initial impact on the Jazz era, and eventually culture and history of the 20th century. This film looks at the life of this extraordinary African-American entertainer. Continue reading
2/7/16 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT !!!: Beyonce- Formation (Dirty)
Beyonce released a new song called Formation one day before the 34-year-old singer performs during the 2016 Super Bowl Halftime Show tonight. You’ll have to tune in to the game to she if performs the new track. Continue reading
2/7/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tasha Cobbs- Put A Praise On It (Live)
Put A Praise On It from Grammy Award winner and worship leader Tasha Cobbs’ album One Place Live. Continue reading
2/6/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jhené Aiko- The Worst
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The Worst, is a song released on the debut album of Jhene Aiko entitled Sail Out (2013) On November 11, 2013 Aiko debuted the song’s accompanying music video. The video depicts Aiko being driven to murder due to her bad relationship, the video continues with Aiko sitting in her kitchen while her boyfriend lies on the floor. After committing murder, she makes herself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, applies her makeup, and puts on her jewelery. She washes her hands of blood and calmly walks out of her house in lingerie to waiting cops. Continue reading
2/6/16 O&A NYC SPORTS: Nigel Sylvester- GO! ( New York City 2015)
Pro BMX rider Nigel Sylvester Presents the first installment of his new series, GO! BMX has always been about expressing your point of view. For the first time, Nigel gives us a true, up close and personal experience of what riding his bike is really like. He launches the premiere episode with a few familiar faces and where it all began, New York City. Continue reading
