3/7/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Billie Holiday – Strange Fruit

Strange Fruit a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, who first sang and recorded it in 1939. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Pharrell and adidas Originals Unveil The Holi Festival Powder Dye Pack

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Pharrell’s upcoming Holi Festival collection is the Powder Dye aesthetic. Three adidas NMD Hu offerings, a Tennis HU and a Stan Smith make up the Powder Dye pack that perfectly encapsulates what Pharrell is trying to express with this “Holi” collection. Grab a quick look at all five selections below and set your sights on a global March 16th release.

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2/27/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janelle Monáe – Django Jane

Janelle Monáe just dropped two songs Make Me Feel  and Django Jane (and their accompanying music videos) from her new album Dirty Computer. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Olamide – Science Student (Official Video)

 Nigerian hip hop recording artist Olamide has released a new video for his Science Student single. The song ushered in a new trend called the Shaku Shaku dance/sound. Continue reading

2/28/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Chappelle’s Show – Making the Band Uncensored

Sean Puffy Combs sends the contestants on his reality show to all corners of the city. Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Dolce&Gabbana Fall Winter 2018/19 Fashion Show

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Dolce & Gabbana has decided to course correct its runway strategy. Instead of relying on a full cast of millennials, the luxury label opted for drones.D&G’s show ran almost an hour late.  Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: How Donald Trump Plays The Media

It’s so fitting that a Looney Tunes cartoon is the backdrop for this commentary on How Donald Trump Plays The Media. The question is who is looney? Trump or the media and public he manipulates? Continue reading

2/25/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Black Violin – Broward Center For The Performing Arts (1/25/2018)

Black Violin, the hip hop duo from South Florida comprising two classically-trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B, respectively. Continue reading

2/25/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Dottie Peoples- On Time God And More

GOSPEL SUNDAY

Dottie Peoples has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years, since she was nine years old. Called the Songbird of the South by Atlanta WAOK radio announcer Brother Esmond Patterson, Peoples won the top four honors at the 1995 Stellar Awards with her album, On Time God. Continue reading

2/24/18 O&A NYC FASHION: A Day In The Life Of Naomi Campbell- British Vogue

British Vogue follows contributing editor Naomi Campbell for 24 hours as she drops in on Off-White’s Virgil Abloh and pays tribute to Azzedine Alaïa at the Fashion Awards 2017. Continue reading