2/217 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Chris Brown ft. Justin Bieber – Next To You

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Next to You is a song by pop artist Chris Brown, included as a track on his fourth studio album, F.A.M.E., released on March 18, 2011. The song features Canadian singer Justin Bieber. Continue reading

2/16/17 O&A WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Neon Indian – Slumlord Rising

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Neon Indian is an electronic music band from Denton, Texas.The music is composed by Mexican-born Alan Palomo (born July 24, 1988), who is also known for his work with the band Ghosthustler, and as the solo artist VEGA. Continue reading

2/4/17 O&A NYC MOST MEMORABLE SUPERBOWL HALFTIME SHOWS: Beyoncé – Super Bowl XLVII

Beyoncé with special guests Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams from Destiny’s Child performed at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show. Continue reading

2/3/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Cry Me a River- Choreography By Andrew Winghart


Cry Me a River: A man writes off his ex lover by manifesting a ‘river’ of female dancers to act as an extension his indifference toward her. Featuring the music of Justin Timberlake, directed and choreographed by Andrew Winghart. Continue reading

1/30/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Blood Orange – Better Than Me

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Freetown Sound by Dev Hynes is the third album recording as Blood Orange. It was released on June 28,2016. Freetown Sound takes its name from Freetown, Sierra Leone, where Hynes’ father was born. The album features Carly Rae Jepsen, Zuri Marley, Debbie Harry, Nelly Furtado, writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, slam poet Ashlee Haze, and others. Continue reading

1/30/17 O&A NYC MOST MEMORABLE SUPERBOWL HALFTIME SHOWS: Nipplegate-Janet Jackson And Justin Timberlake

Janet Jackson set off a 2004 Super Bowl firestorm when her right breast was bared during her nationally televised  halftime show.  The incident became known as Nipplegate and had a severe effect on Jackson while her partner Justin Timberlake tried to distance himself from the “wardrobe malfunction” .  Continue reading

1/16/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: FKA Twigs -­ Glass & Patron

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Glass & Patron, which is performed and directed by FKA Twigs and debuted at the YouTube Music Awards. The video begins with Twigs giving birth to a bunch of dancers, which gives way to what FKA Twigs describes as “the most epic vogue battle of all time.” Continue reading

1/13/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Cashmere Cat – Trust Nobody ft. Selena Gomez, Tory Lanez

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Trust Nobody is a song by Norwegian DJ and record producer Cashmere Cat, featuring vocals by American singer Selena Gomez and Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. It was released on September 30, 2016, as the second single of Cashmere Cat’s debut studio album, Wild Love (2016).Cashmere Cat co-wrote the track with Benny Blanco, Frank Dukes, Starrah and Selena Gomez. It was produced by Cashmere Cat, Benny Blanco and Frank Dukes.

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1/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Keep It In The Closet

By Adewale Adekanbi
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Keep It In The Closet, the sepia colored music video, directed by Herb Ritts, Michael Jackson is seen dancing with supermodel Naomi Campbell. The video was filmed in late March 1992 in Salton Sea, California and premiered on April 23, 1992. Continue reading

1/6/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Origins of the Moonwalk


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Michael Jackson is credited with introducing the Moonwalk at the Motown 25 television special. Here is a brief history of the origins of the 80’s dance craze.  Continue reading