LaRue Howard sings Great I AM from her November 2013 recording LaRue Live at the River . Continue reading
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5/28/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Stormy Weather- Featuring Katherine Dunham And Her Dance Troupe
Stormy Weather is a 1943 film musical produced and released by 20th Century Fox. The movie is considered one of the best Hollywood musicals with an all African-American cast and serve to showcase of some of the top African-American performers of the time. Continue reading
5/27/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas NMD Vintage White
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The Adidas NMD Primeknit has already created buzz, which has caused those “in the know” to declare it the shoe of Summer 2016. The lightweight and comfortable slip-on woven upper, patented Boost cushioning system, and the added touch of color along the one of a kind midsole unit gives the Adidas NMD Vintage White an unique aesthetic. Continue reading
5/27/16 O&A NYC FOOD- MEMORIAL WEEKEND COOKOUT: Korean BBQ Chicken
Korean BBQ Chicken is a great twist on the usual barbecue chicken. This sweet and tangy marinade makes the delicious barbecue chicken. Try to marinade the chicken for at least four hours for a real culinary treat. Continue reading
5/27/16 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: In Common- Alicia Keys
In Common, a song by singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, recorded for her upcoming untitled sixth studio album. The song is a departure from her R&B sound, combining many new elements including tropical music, dancehall sound, with Latin beat, Afrobeat instrumental, collage of electronic beats, tropicalia-infused rhythms and icy drum patterns as its main instrumentation. The song was written by Keys, Illangelo, Tayla Parks and Billy Walsh, and produced by Illangelo. Continue reading
5/27/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Gregory and Maurice Hines
Gregory and Maurice Hines, Harlem natives and child entertainers were the sons of Alma Iola (Lawless) and Maurice Robert Hines, a dancer, musician, and actor. Maurice began his career at the age of five and Gregory at age two. Both studied tap dance at the Henry LeTang Dance Studio in Manhattan. LeTang recognized their talent and began choreographing numbers specifically for them patterned on the Nicholas Brothers. Continue reading
5/26/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: NiceKicks And Adidas Pharrell
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Nice Kicks invited Pharrell Williams out to its shop for a special pop-up. 10 lucky artists won the chance to create with the multi-hyphenate, who oversaw their work and offered some wise words. Commemorating adidas Originals and Pharrell’s collaborative effort, his Pink Beach collection was on sale and Pharrell was on hand to sign items and meet fans.
5/26/16 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: The 2016 Superveloce Lamborghini Aventador SV LP750-4
The 2016 Superveloce (“superfast” in Italian) Lamborghini Aventador SV LP750-4 goes on sale in late spring of this year; don’t be surprised to see the price approach $500,000. Continue reading
5/26/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Endless Love – Diana Ross: Live In Central Park
The legendary Diana Ross took the stage in New York’s Central Park On July 21, 1983. Soon after the entertainer began her concert in front of an audience of over 800,000 people the pouring rain and heavy wind threatened to put an end to the show. Diana pushed on for much of the set, urging the drenched crowd to remain calm and stay with her. Continue reading
5/25/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Rihanna- Needed Me
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Needed Me recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). Written by Rihanna, Brittany Hazard, A. Sneed, Alicia Reneé, Charles Hinshaw and Derrus Rachel together with its producer DJ Mustard and its co-producers Twice as Nice and Frank Dukes. It impacted the radio stations on March 30, 2016, as a follow up single from Anti together with Kiss It Better. The song became Rihanna’s 29th top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 10.
