10/22/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: The Stylistics- You Make Me Feel Brand New

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You Make Me Feel Brand New, the 1974 hit R&B ballad by Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics, was the fifth track from their album All Together. Thom Bell and Linda Creed co-wrote the song, which  sold over one million copies globally, earning the Stylistics a gold album.  Continue reading

10/21/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: The McFlys Release Today!

By Adewale Adekanbi

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The long-awaited release of the Nike McFly’s has finally arrived! A Nike Mag sneaker, complete with hands-free power-lacing capabilities, is all but confirmed for October 21st, 2015. That is, after all, the date that Marty McFly travels to in Back To The Future 2. Continue reading

10/19/15/ Hollywood Monday: Once Upon A Time… by Karl Lagerfeld

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Karl Lagerfeld returns to the director’s chair with his 18-minute short film Once Upon A Time. The film is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Chanel boutique in Deauville Normandy, which Lagerfeld allegedly went to great lengths to reproduce. Keira Knightley stars as the late Coco Chanel.  Continue reading

10/18/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: The Life of Andraé Crouch

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Andraé Crouch died on Thursday, January 8, 2015 after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack. The Grammy-winning gospel singer, songwriter and choir director graced songs by Michael Jackson and Madonna and movies such as The Lion King. O&A NYC takes a look at the diverse career of this prolific artist.

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10/16/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: Song Of The DayJ. Cole – Power Trip ft. Miguel

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Power Trip is a song by hip hop recording artist and record producer J. Cole, released February 14, 2013, as the lead single from his second studio album Born Sinner (2013). The song, produced by Cole himself, features Miguel, with whom he previously collaborated on All I Want Is You in 2010. The song samples No More by Hubert Laws. Continue reading

10/16/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Nike Air Lebron Akronite

 

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Akronite isn’t a radioactive element with the ability to weaken King James, making him miss every shot he puts up outside the paint. But it is the moniker for his latest lifestyle release. Using the Nike Air Tech Challenge II midsole as a foundation, the unabashed sneaker features a silver upper, strap closure and patch detail from recent Air Max drops, rounded out by asymmetrical heel panels in red and blue. Continue reading

10/15/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: Supreme and Air Jordan 5 Collaboration to Release Exclusively Online

By: Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Supreme’s flagship store in New York, stated the collaborative shoe by Supreme and Air Jordan- the Supreme Jordan 5 will not be released in-store at that location. This is reminiscent of the Supreme collaboration with Nike for the Foamposite basketball sneaker, when the N.Y.P.D had to shut the release down due to public safety. This news seems to affect the LA location as well, with posts showing a similar disturbance outside of the LA store. The shoe releases tomorrow at the online web store.

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10/15/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: Supreme And Jordan T-Shirt At Terry Richardon’s Studio

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Supreme and Jordan V pack T- shirt release will coincide with the on-line release of the Supreme and Jordan basketball sneaker collaboration on Thursday, October 15.  T-shirt could hint at a larger apparel collection in the future.