2/13/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Magical Africa Rain Dance

“This was in light of the during the Western Cape drought and I performed the Rain Dance in the middle of the Theewaterskloof Dam, of which is the main reservoir that had dried up.About a week or two after dancing at the reservoir, it started raining in the Western Cape.”– Kitty Phetla
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2/13/21 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY: Frances Davis- Her Story (Life Before & After Miles)

Frances Taylor Davis shares her life history as a pioneering dancer with Katherine Dunham Dance Company, her marriage to Miles Davis and renewal after as a survivor. Continue reading

2/12/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Protoje ft. Koffee – Switch It Up

Protoje is a contemporary Reggae artist from Jamaica. His mother is Jamaican artist Lorna Bennett, best for her rendition of Breakfast in Bed. His father is a former Calypso king from the island Saint Vincent. Continue reading

2/12/21 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Passage – DTH On Demand

The Dance Theatre of Harlem premiered Passage, choreography by Claudia Schreier, during the 2019 DTH 50th anniversary season. Continue reading

2/11/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jodeci – Forever My Lady

Forever My Lady is the debut studio album by R&B quartet Jodeci released May 28, 1991 by Uptown Records and MCA Records.The album’s production and composition was largely attributed to DeVante Swing, who worked alongside Grammy nominated producer Al B. Sure. Continue reading

2/10/21 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Batty Boy (2020)

Batty Boy is an uncompromising short film exploring the complexities of the black gay coming out experience through the eyes of young Dolcie a Black British gay boy of Caribbean heritage as he faces the struggles of fitting in with a community posing strong cultural homophobic beliefs. Continue reading

2/1/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: SZA – Hit Different x Good Days

Hit Different is a single by Pop-Acoustic Vocals R&B artist SZA. It is expected to serve as the lead single to her upcoming second studio album. The song features guest vocals artist Ty Dolla Sign. Both singers co-wrote the song with Rob Bisel along with its producers, Neptunes. Continue reading

1/31/21 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson Documentary

Mahalia Jackson set the standard for gospel music and the Christain lifestyle. The undisputed queen of one of America’s most endearing music art forms born from the songs of sorrow, joy and praise of the African slaves.  Continue reading

1/27/21 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Busta Rhymes – Czar (Remix)ft. CJ, M.O.P.

Busta Rhymes is a Hip Hop artist, singer, record producer, actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George Buster Rhymes.He has received 11 Grammy Award nominations for his work. Continue reading

1/27/21 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: Chopped & Screwed: The Final Mixtape (Trailer)

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

CHOPPED AND SCREWED: The Final Mixtape will explore the history of DJ Screw, his signature sound, his struggles with police brutality and racism, and his impact on contemporary music and culture 20 years after his death. The film gives a first-hand account of Screw’s life from the people closest to the icon and various artists and tastemakers influenced by him today. Continue reading