2/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Geoffrey Holder- A True Renaissance Man (REPOST)

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Geoffrey Holder- a true renaissance man. Includes rare footage and interviews with wife Carmen de Lavallade and son Leo Holder.  Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: The Ferrari 812 Superfast

Ferrari just introduced a new set of wheels that lives up to its name: ‘Superfast.’ The high-end automaker has published the first pictures and specifications for its new 12-cylinder model, which will be its most powerful production car ever. Continue reading

2/20/17 O&A NYC COMEDY- MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Murphy- James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party

James Brown (Eddie Murphy) sings about a hot tub in this classic SNL sketch from 1983 season 9. Murphy captures Brown’s soul style before disrobing and getting into the water. Continue reading

2/17/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Solange – Cranes In The Sky

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Cranes in the Sky is a song by Solange. Released on October 5, 2016 by Saint Records and Columbia Records, it is the first single from Solange’s third album, A Seat at the Table. The song was written by Raphael Saadiq and Solange, and produced by Sir Dylan along with Raphael Saadiq and Solange. Continue reading

2/17/17 O&A NYC WHAT THE FUNK: James Brown – Say It Loud I’m Black And I’m Proud

Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud performed by James Brown and written with his bandleader Alfred Pee Wee Ellis was released as a two-part single in 1968. The single held the number-one spot on the R&B singles chart for six weeks, and peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

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2/17/17 SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Abdiel Jacobsen


Abdiel Jacobsen made his debut with the Martha Graham Dance Company as an apprentice dancing in Errand Into The Maze with world-renowned Russian ballerina Diana Vishneva. 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

2/16/17 O&A WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike SF-AF1 Is Releasing In Desert Camouflage

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Air Force 1 remix is releasing soon in camouflage prints. Designed by Ben Kirschner, the Nike SF-AF1 draws in inspiration from tactical military gear, namely the SFB Boot that is in use by the military today. Continue reading

2/16/17 O&A WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Public School x Air Jordan 12 Will Re-Release Pop-Up Location In New York City

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Public School is re-releasing its highly-coveted Air Jordan 12 collaboration from last year. Honoring PSNY’s latest apparel collaboration with the Jumpman, the shoe will be available at its 220 Hudson Street pop-up location on February 16, 2017. Limited quantities will be available for $300. Continue reading