8/14/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Dreamville – Sacrifices ft. EARTHGANG, J. Cole, Smino & Saba

One month after the release of Dreamville Records Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 group album, J.Cole, EarthGang, Smino and Saba are teaming up to deliver a video for one of the project’s highlights, Sacrifices.

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8/14/19 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: King Combs – Surf feat. City Girls, AZChike & Tee Grizzley

King Combs has released a generous share of visuals, dropping Surf and The West. The ploy works eventually, and we’re transported to a mansion pool party joined by City Girls, Yung Miami, AZChike and Tee Grizzley. Continue reading

8/12/19 O&A NYC REVIEW: Maze At The Shed

By Walter Rutledge and Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Maze made its world premiere at The Shed’s Griffin Theater, 545 West 30th Street on July 24.  The production explores “the puzzles and poetry of human existence” taking on issues including the school to prison pipeline and systemic racism in the justice system. This new street dance presentation, commissioned by The Shed for its inaugural season, features sixteen dancers from The D.R.E.A.M. Ring and two performers from The Shed’s FlexNYC program. Continue reading

8/3/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Teyana Taylor ft. King Combs – How You Want It?

Teyana Taylor joins forces with King Combs on her latest single How You Want It?Teyana has not confirmed whether How You Want It? is a stand alone record or if it’s a single off her third studio album.Teyana went on to say that Kanye West will not entirely produce the upcoming album. Continue reading

7/13/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Runtown- Emotions


Runtown, born Douglas Jack Agu in Enugu, is a 29 year old Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer of hip-hop, R&B, reggae, Afro Pop and rap genres. Continue reading

6/22/19 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Nicki Minaj- Megatron

Nicki Minaj frolics in a jungle setting complete with a green Lamborghini, cozies up to a paramour in intimate locales and get a twerk party started in her new video for her upbeat, island rhythms-vibed single “Megatron.” The song is her first solo music since she released her fourth studio album, Queen, last year. Continue reading

6/20/19 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS MEETS FASHION: A$AP Ferg x Redline x Stadium Goods Event Recap

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

A$AP Ferg pulled up to debut his BMX collaboration with Redline, the legendary bike frame manufacturer. The collaboration features a limited edition RL 275 bike and accompanying merch, all designed by Ferg himself. Continue reading

6/9/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: June 9 Through June 16, 2019

Sunny days just makes New Yorkers even more festive. We have a dance tribute in Queens, a film on an Opera icon and Jumping Jack Flash in New Jersey. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

5/30/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: May 30th through June 3, 2019

The weather is warming as the days are getting longer this gives New Yorkers are time to be out and about. We have a tribute to an R&B legend at the legendary Apollo Theater, a first Saturday celebration in Brooklyn and seniors dancing in Harlem. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

5/6/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Wu-Tang Clan – Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing Ta F’ Wit

 Wu-Tang is a hip-hop group from New York city, originally composed of the members RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Killa. Wu-Tang Clan are regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time. Continue reading