8/17/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Song Of The Day: FKA twigs – M3LL155X

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FKA twigs has always been an artist that defies convention. This self-directed project M3LL155X feels like a powerful assertion of FKA twigs’ independence and artistic direction. From the opening track “Figure 8” and accompanying visual, we are hit with pure, raw, defiance. Continue reading

8/17/15 O&A Hollywood Monday (REPOST) : The Hire: Star- A BMW short film starring Madonna

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The Hire are an eight short films BMW film series, directed by Guy Ritchie and produced for the Internet in 2001 and 2002. The series starred Clive Owen as the Driver, and featured icons including Madonna, James Brown, Marilyn Manson, Gary Oldman Don Cheadle and Forest Whitaker. The series highlighted the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles.

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8/16/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Richard Smallwood- Same God

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Same God, the rousing feel-good retrospective is the lead single from Richard Smallwood’s aptly named Anthology. This epic project includes his 20-member renowned ensemble, Vision. The classically trained Smallwood presents a collection of music like only he can– rich, heartfelt, and layered with dynamic musical arrangements. Anthology is steeped in the tradition of gospel music. Continue reading

8/15/15 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Greg Lauren Spring/Summer 2016

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Greg Lauren prefaced his Spring ’16 collection as a “Noah’s Ark” of male archetypes. There were dandies, athletes, suits, and even fishermen, each one disheveled and distressed to the Greg Lauren standard. “I took the opportunity to have a true men’s collection, a real story.”   Continue reading

8/14/15/ O&A With WaleStylez Fashion: Air Jordan 7 Marvin The Martian

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Marvin The Martian is the outer-space villain of Michael Jordan’s buddy Bugs Bunny of the Looney Tunes universe. On Saturday August 15th, Jordan Brand will create a landing pad for Marvin with this incredible Air Jordan 7 “Marvin The Martian” release, which features the character’s signature colors on the upper and mainly the multi-colored outsole. Just like how “Hare” dominated the month of May, expect a ton of Marvin themes throughout the rest of July and August.

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2/I/18 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart

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How Can You Mend a Broken Heart released on the 1972 album Let’s Stay Together is a cover song, originally performed by the Bee Gees and written by Barry and Robin Gibb. His rendition took the soul ballad to new levels of artistry and refinement. Continue reading

8/9/15 O&A Hollywood Monday: I Miss You

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I Miss You features a screenplay by Nick L’Barrow and narration by Alex Fitzalan has the quality of a love letter. The short film stars Alex Fitzalan and Steph Howe as a pair of former lovers, Howe reminisces about the relationship and comes to the conclusion I miss you.   Continue reading

8/10/15 O&A NYC- A Conversation With Laiona Mitchelle

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Laiona Michelle is making her Broadway debut as Nanna in the new musical Amazing Grace at the Nederlander Theater. The production explores the true story of Josh Newton’s journey from slave trader to abolitionist. The statuesque Michelle has a commanding on-stage persona, and her character is an ancestral force of nature. Off-stage she is an intelligent, engaging young woman, who truly disarms you with her wit and vivacious spirit. She shares her inspiring story of diligence and determination with O&A NYC. Continue reading