Kicks deals with the growing problem of kids getting your kicks (sneakers) stolen. is Director Justin Tipping, along with a fresh-faced and veteran-filled cast, brings this epidemic to life. The film is about a fifteen-year-old who discovers that a fresh pair of kicks can have life-changing effects in positive and negative ways.
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6/10/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Bryson Tiller – Don’t
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Bryson Tiller received massive internet attention from music industry insiders with his breakout single Don’t. These early co-signs from a high-profile record producer Timbaland and the Canadian rapper Drake, led into a major-label attention for Tiller. On October 2, 2015, Tiller released his debut studio album T R A P S O U L, which debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard.
6/7/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Ariana Grande- Into You
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Into You is a song recorded by Ariana Grande, serving as the second single from her third studio album, Dangerous Woman (2016). It was written by Grande, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Alexander Kronlund, and Ilya Salmanzadeh with Martin and Salmanzadeh serving as producers. The music video was released on May 24, 2016.
6/6/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Future Wicked
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Wicked, a song by rapper Future was released on April 13, 2016 as the first single from his thirteenth mixtape Purple Reign (2016).
6/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez RECAP: Pharrell, Nigel Sylvester and Their BMX Crew Take Over NYC
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Pharrell Williams, BMX pro Nigel Sylvester and hip-hop artist Joey Bada$$ have teamed up on Wednesday June 1 for an epic bike tour through the streets of New York City. The event coincided with the G-Star RAW grand opening on Fifth Avenue. The mogul, cyclist and rapper accompanied by a BMX posse made their way from Brooklyn through Soho to the new store cheered on by fans who lined the streets. As the night unfurled, the group celebrated the opening with a much-needed cocktail hour, to usher in a new era of denim provided by the experts at G-Star RAW.
5/3/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Design Director Nathan Van Hook Discusses The Neymar de Silva Santos Jr. And Michael Jordan Collaboration
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The Neymar de Silva Santos Jr. and Michael Jordan Nike collaboration bridges the gap between the basketball living legend and soccer’s legend in the making. Terminal 23 in New York City held a special event where Nike design director Nathan Van Hook discusses the partnership with Santos Jr. and Jordan; he notes Santos’ affiinity for the Air Jordan V, the similarities between the shoe and the Hypervenom II, and much more. The Jordan and Santos Collection is available now through the Nike Football App. Nike will release the entire collection tomorrow.
6/2/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Yemi Alade Johnny
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Johnny is a song recorded by Nigerian Afro pop recording artist Yemi Alade, taken from her debut studio album King of Queens (2014). The song was an international smash hit in many countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, The United Kingdom and others.
O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: R.I.P. Big L – Put It On
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Put It On a song recorded by the late Big L (featuring rapper Kid Capri). The track produced by Buckwild for Big L’s debut studio album, Lifestylez Ova Da Poor in 1995 was written by Coleman, Roy Ayers and Anthony Best. Sadly Big L was murder on February 15, 1999.
5/31/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Krispy Kreme x Nike Kyrie 2 Collaboration Release
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
On Saturday May 29 a crowd gathered outside the 125th Street House Of Hoops. This was a smaller crowd than the one that had camped out for the Nike Air Jordan 12 Flu-Games , which released that morning. These people endured the sweltering 90-degree heat and humidity for a much more exclusive sneaker the Krispy Kreme Kyrie Irving 2 collaboration. Continue reading
5/27/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas NMD Vintage White
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The Adidas NMD Primeknit has already created buzz, which has caused those “in the know” to declare it the shoe of Summer 2016. The lightweight and comfortable slip-on woven upper, patented Boost cushioning system, and the added touch of color along the one of a kind midsole unit gives the Adidas NMD Vintage White an unique aesthetic. Continue reading






















