3/27/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Kobe AD NXT 360

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Nike Kobe AD NXT 360, will officially release on April 13th on nike.com. Originally debuted by DeMar DeRozan in-game in March, the Kobe AD NXT 360 makes use of the newest generation of Flyknit that offer 360-degree fit for a true one of one feel. Continue reading

3/25/18 O&A NYC THEATRE REVIEW: Chicago- Valerie Simpson Takes No Prisoners As Matron “Mama” Morton

By Walter Rutledge

Songwriter, recording artist, entrepreneur, and restauranteur Valerie Simpson can now add Broadway thespian to her impressive list of accomplishments. On March 12, 2018 Simpson made her Broadway debut as Matron “Mama” Morton in Broadway’s longest running musical Chicago. For her six-week run (through April 22) Simpson is flanked by a talented cast of Broadway veterans including: Amra- Faye Wright as the Vaudeville villainess Velma Kelly, Bianca Marroquin– the murderous ingénue Roxie Hart and Chaz Lamar Shepard as brash barrister Billy Flynn. Continue reading

3/23/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: YEEZY Season 6 Desert Rat Boot

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

After first look at YEEZY Season 6 Desert Rat Boots, we now bring you a closer look at the new silhouettes. Taupe and Graphite Suede, the boots offer a more substantial silhouette than the much fawned-over YEEZY 500 sneaker, with a substantial foam tongue, suede detailing that outlines mesh panels and a chunky midsole. Continue reading

3/22/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Should Nike retro the Stash x Nike Air Classic BW?

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

STASH has had a longstanding relationship with Nike and in this video he discusses his sneaker career, starting out as a relatively uneducated shoe store owner to where he is today.  Continue reading

8/26/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY CELEBRATING NICHOLAS ASHFORD: Ashford and Simpson – Found A Cure (Live 1979) And More

Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, the successful songwriting duo and recording artists, met at Harlem’s White Rock Baptist Church in 1964. Their careers as songwriters, producers and powerhouse performers spanned more than forty-five years. On August 22, 2011 Ashford passed from throat cancer. He is survived by wife of 36 years Valerie and their two daughters Asia and Nicole. Continue reading

3/22/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: Deadpool 2 – The Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Deadpool sequel starring Ryan Reynolds is set to arrive this May. With many fans counting the days until their favorite anti-hero returns to the big screen, a new trailer has just arrived.  Continue reading

3/21/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Shaggy and James Corden Performing It Wasn’t Me- Trump to Robert Mueller-

Shaggy and James Corden update the lyrics to It Wasn’t Me to reflect Robert Mueller’s investigation into Donald Trump. Continue reading

3/20/18 O&A NYC FOOD/BRUNCH: Apple Fritters- A Snow Day Treat

Apple Fritters are the perfect snow day treat. With a lot more flavor and texture than a doughnut or a scone these confectioner’s sugar covered pastries will warm more than your heart on a snowy day. 

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3/20/18 O&A NYC WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH SONG OF THE DAY: Dinah Washington At The Apollo- What A Difference A Day Makes and Making Whopee

 Dinah Washington singing at the Apollo Theater with the Louis Jordan Band on March 8th 1960. Continue reading

3/19/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Migos ft. Drake – Walk It Talk

Migos taking over the music world with Culture II, recently teamed up with Drake on a fun-filled Walk It Talk It visual.Jumping onto the retro vibe, Quavo, Offset and Takeoff channeled the energy of ’70s dance tribute to Soul Train for their collab with the 6 God. Continue reading