5/20/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Charlie Wilson- I’m Blessed ( Showtime At The Apollo)

Charlie Wilson performs his song “I’m Blessed” featuring T.I live at the Apollo Theater. Continue reading

5/17/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sir Mix-a-Lot- Baby Got Back

Baby Got Back“, also known as “I Like Big Butts“, the hit song written and recorded by rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot from his album Mack Daddy.  The song samples the 1986 Detroit techno single “Technicolor” by  Channel One. Continue reading

5/17/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY- ON THURSDAY: Spike Lee calls Trump, “That motherfucker” at Cannes Film Festival

Film director Spike Lee has lashed out at President Donald Trump calling him a ‘mother -fucker’ during an expletive-ridden rant at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. The 61-year-old director, who refused to call Trump by his name, lambasted the President for his response to last year’s violent white supremacist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia. Continue reading

5/17/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Betty Boop- Snow White featuring Cab Calloway in St. James Infirmary Blue)

Betty Boop is an animated cartoon character created by Max Fleischer with contributions from animator Grim Natwick among others. She originally appeared in the Talkartoon and Betty Boop series of films which were produced by Fleischer Studios and released by Paramount Pictures. She has also been featured in comic strips and mass merchandising. Continue reading

5/16/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Supreme/Spring 2018 Sunglasses Collection

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Supreme is releasing its Spring/Summer 2018 sunglasses collection. With a mixture of vintage and ’90s-inspired shapes and details, the five-style collection is comprised of: The Plaza, with its oval lens design and metal accents at the temple; The Royale, larger in frame design and with small metal star accents all over. Continue reading

5/16/18 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Drake – Nice For What

Nice For What is recorded by hip hop artist Drake. It was released by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records on April 6, 2018, along with its music video. It serves as the lead single to Drake’s fifth studio album Scorpion. Continue reading

5/15/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY- DIVA ALERT! Lady Gaga- Telephone Featuring Beyonce

DIVA ALERT lady_gaga_feat__beyonce_telephone_cd_cover_by_gaganthony-d6cjf19Telephone is a song recorded by Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé for Gaga’s third EP, The Fame Monster (2009). The song was written by Gaga, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Lazonate Franklin and Beyoncé. Inspired by her fear of suffocation. The music video is a continuation of the video for her 2009 song, Paparazzi, and is also shot as a short film. Continue reading

5/15/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chadwick Boseman’s Howard University 2018 Commencement Speech

Howard University alumnus Chadwick Boseman provides words of inspiration to the Class of 2018 during Howard University’s 150th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12 in Washington, D.C. Continue reading

5/14/18 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Breakin – Turbo (broom scene)

From the 1984 break dance movie Breakin’ the famous broom scene by Boogaloo Shrimp (Turbo)  Continue reading

5/14/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Maharishi Stencil Embroidery Spring/Summer 2018 Capsule

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

 

Maharishi put a fresh spin on the iconic Tabi silhouette, celebrating the style’s utilitarian Japanese roots. Continuing to add to its Spring/Summer 2018 lineup, the brand returns with a new capsule for the warmer months. Continue reading