4/10/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Song Of The Day: The Roots – You Got Me featuring Erykah Badu

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 You Got Me is a song by the hip hop band The Roots, featuring vocals by Erykah Badu (who sings the chorus) and Eve, then known as Eve of Destruction, who raps the second verse but does not appear in the music video. You Got Me was co-written by musician Jill Scott, who recorded vocals for the song’s chorus and bridge. Her part was subsequently re-recorded by Badu at the insistence of MCA Records, who wanted a higher-profile collaboration for the album’s official lead single. Continue reading

4/2/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Dance: The Legend of Extraordinary Dancers (Episode 6) Duet

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Former LXD members now in hiding are called to action with the start of the Uprising.Two of those are former lovers Katana and Jato. They must let go of their past for the good of the group, but their connection is undeniably strong. Continue reading

4/2/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth

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Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth are a hip-hop duo from Mount Vernon, New York. Their signature hit was They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.), a dirge for fallen friends—namely Troy “Trouble T-Roy” Dixon, a member of Heavy D & The Boyz, who died in 1990. Continue reading

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50 Cent, is a rapper, singer, entrepreneur investor and actor from New York City.  After Jackson released the compilation album Guess Who’s Back? in 2002, he was discovered by Eminem and signed by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Continue reading

1/16/14 O&A Shall We Dance Friday: Lil Buck- Encore

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Charles “Lil Buck” Riley, was born May 25, 1988, in Chicago, while growing up in Memphis he was introduced to an urban street dance style called Memphis Jookin. In 2013 Buck just wrapped up a 9 month contract in the Cirque du Soleil show Michael Jackson: One, in Las Vegas. And in 2014, he presented his skills globally for the world to see. Continue reading

1/15/14/ O&A Music- Song Of The Day: Fabolous- Young OG

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Fabolous is trying to grab and hold your attention with some new music. Young OG is the track and he just flows effortlessly. Fabolous is definitely one of those names that will rarely hold disappointment, so let’s all hope that this new album is a banger.

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12/5/14 O&A With WaleStylez: J Dilla And Stussy Vinyl Toy by Pay Jay Productions

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J Dilla’s estate pay homage to the missed hip-hop beat maker with a 7.5″-tall vinyl toy made in collaboration with Detroit artist Sintex. The toy was designed and sculpted by Seoul-based toy artist P2PL. Stussy’s logo officially licensed the figurine, which comes with a removable hat, chain and MPC sampler. Continue reading

O&A 10/11/14 Gospel Sunday: LeCrae

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Lecrae Moore, known as Lecrae, is a Christian hip hop artist, record producer, and actor. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the independent record label Reach Records, and the co-founder and president of the non-profit organization ReachLife Ministries. To date, he has released seven studio albums and two mixtapes as a solo artist, and has released three studio albums, a remix album, and one EP as the leader of the rap group 116 Clique.  

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