4/20/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aretha Franklin – A Deeper Love

In 1994 Aretha Franklin covered A Deeper Love which featured a backing vocal by Lisa Fischer, her version was produced by Clivilles & Cole and was later released as the lead single of her Greatest Hits (1980–1994) collection. The Aretha Franklin version also went to number one on the US dance charts for two weeks.  Continue reading

8/16/17 (Repost) O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Gucci’s Pre-Fall 2017 Campaign Channels England’s ’60s Soul Movement

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Gucci’s latest campaign references England’s underground Northern Soul movement of the ’60s while highlighting its vibrant and eclectic 2017 pre-fall collection.  Continue reading

4/18/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: HUMAN MADE® Pays Homage To The Beatles With New Capsule

NIGO’s HUMAN MADE® looks back at the hey-day of Liverpool with a capsule collection devoted to The Beatles, comprised of graphic T-shirts and sweatshirts. Continue reading

4/18/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michelle Obama’s Emotional Final Message To America

Michelle Obama’s last speech as First Lady of the United States called for young Americans to resist their fears and face life’s challenges with the hope that there is something better if you’re willing to work for it. Continue reading

4/17/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez AUTOMOBILE PREVIEW: The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 2017

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT might look like any number of muscle cars you’ve ever seen in your life before though that searing red paint job is pretty sweet, but under the hood there’s a whopping engine pumping out 840 horsepower. Continue reading

4/17/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: The John Coltrane Quartet My Favorite Things Belgium, 1965

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

My Favorite Things is the seventh studio album by jazz musician John Coltrane, released in 1961 on Atlantic Records, catalogue SD-1361. It was the first album to feature Coltrane playing soprano saxophone. Continue reading

4/16/17 SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – Moanin’


Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers’ 1958 classic Moanin’ stands as one of jazz’s all-time recordingsContinue reading