9/24/20 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nina Simone – Sinnerman (1965)

Sinnerman is an African American traditional spiritual song that has been recorded by a number of performers and has been incorporated in many other of the media and arts. The lyrics describe a sinner attempting to hide from divine justice on judgement day. It was recorded by Nina Simone in 1965.Rest in peace to Breonna Taylor…. Continue reading

9/22/20 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Miles Davis & Chaka Khan: Human Nature (Live in Montreux 1989)

Two infamous music artist performed together live in 1989, Miles Davis and Chaka Khan. Human Nature is cover music track done by the two icons. Continue reading

9/21/20 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories: Rick James – Chappelle’s Show

Charlie Murphy tells two stories about hanging out with Rick James – which also happen to be stories about beating up Rick James. (Contains strong language.)
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9/21/20 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Hellzapoppin’ (Lindy Hop Scene In Full Color) 

Lindy hop is the granddaddy of all swing dances, a blend of African and European dance influences that is both uniquely American… and now spans the globe.  Lindy hop takes its name from the Charles Lindbergh’s flight to Paris in 1927. 

If Tango is sultry, and Ballroom dancing is aloof, lindy hop is joyful and playful.  Lindy has a grounded, flowing style that closely reflects its music — from the late 20s hot jazz to the early 40s big bands. Harlem, New York, and in particular the Savoy Ballroom (“The Home of Happy Feet”) is where the dance was developed and innovated from the 1920s onward. Based on earlier dances such as the Charleston, the Black Bottom and the Breakaway, the dance evolved and spread over the decades along with the new swing music. 

Hellzapoppin’ (In Full Color) 

And while the dance continues to evolve today, contemporary lindy hoppers still strive for that same spirit, inventiveness, and musicality of the pioneers of lindy hop like Norma Miller, Dean Collins, Frankie Manning and many more.

9/17/20 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORT REVIEW: Heat at Celtics|Full Game Highlights|September 15, 2020

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Led by Goran Dragic’s 29 Pts, 7 Reb and 4 Ast the Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics in overtime, 117-114 in Game 1. Additionally for the Heat Jimmy Butler recorded 20 Pts, 5 Reb and 5 Ast in the victory while Jayson Tatum tallied 30 Pts, 14 Reb and 5 Ast for the Celtics. Continue reading

9/17/20 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Won’t Be Here Until December

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Wonder Woman 1984 has been postponed until Christmas Day December 25. In the meantime, take a look at the trailer for a closer look at Wonder Woman’s golden armor and Kristin Wiig’s debut as the hero’s nemesis, Cheetah. Continue reading

9/16/20 &A NYC WITH WaleSylez FASHION: 2020 CFDA Fashion Awards: The Winners

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

CFDA Chairman Tom Ford looks at the history of the CFDA Fashion Awards and announces the winners of the six 2020 Awards categories: Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories and Emerging Designer of the Year, as well as International Men’s and Women’s Designer of the Year. Continue reading

9/15/20 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez TELEVISION SERIES TRAILER: The Mandalorian | Season 2 Official Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Disney+delivered the first full look at the second season of the first live action series in the Star Wars franchise set five years after the events of Return Of The Jedi and 25 years prior to the events of  The Force Awakens. Continue reading

9/14/20 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FOOTWEAR: Fragment x Jordan Fall/Winter 2020 Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design and Jordan Brand have officially unveiled their long rumored collection together.Its finally here!  The Air Jordan 3 comes in an Orca colorway with black mudguards accented against a primarily white upper.  Continue reading

9/13/20 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Untamed Elegance – Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Watch the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis commemorate the Jazz Age with Untamed Elegance a suite composed by master saxophonist and veteran JLCO member Victor Goines. Continue reading