7/29/15 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Fetty Wap – Trap Queen Parody (Fat Queen)

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Mr. Grind’s comedy productions is back with a parody of Rap artist Fetty Wap and his hit single “Trap Queen.” This one is Entitled “Fat Queen” by Mr. Grind’s Character “Petty Wap” and features the well-known Instagram dancing machine Shaaarlettemz. Continue reading

7/23/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince- Summertime

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Summertime is a song by hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. It was released in May 1991 as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1992 Grammy Awards. It spent a week at number #1 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart as well as reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Continue reading

7/22/15 O&A With WaleStylez Song Of The Day: Tinie Tempah – Flash

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Tinie, the British rapper, returns with the lead single from his forthcoming third album, presumably out some time this year. Production lies with Splurgeboys who did Do Till I — the iTunes bonus track for Demonstration. They also recently won GRMDaily’s Best Producer of 2014 award.  Continue reading

7/18/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Erica Campbell- I Luh God

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Erica Campbell caused a stir when she released her new song, I Luh God. Campbell switches up her look several times and praises with a group of friends. Her sister and the other half of Mary Mary, Tina Campbell, also makes a cameo. Upon its release, responses to Campbell’s new song varied with many questioning her decision to explore new territories in gospel music. Some have compared the song to previous releases by Kirk Franklin and God’s Property, which include “Stomp” featuring Salt of the female rap duo Salt-N-Pepa.
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6/18/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: In da Club- 50 Cent

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In da Club performed by rapper 50 Cent from his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin (2003). The song was written by 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Mike Elizondo and produced by Dr. Dre with co-production credit from Elizondo. The song’s music video won Best Rap Video and Best New Artist at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.  In da Club has since sold over 2,000,000 copies.  Continue reading

6/16/15 O&A With WaleStylez: Kayne West Ice Cream Week- O&A Style

By Adewale Adekanbi and Walter Rutledge

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How could Nicholas Morgenstern ever top avocado-toast ice cream? In collaboration with First We Feast, he’s hosted a very special Kanye West Ice Cream Week.  Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream will sell special sundaes all inspired by what West’s fantasy ice-cream parlor might look like.

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The offerings included Kim Kardashian Thirst Trap Sundae (sesame-caramel ice cream with Champagne-caramel sauce and whipped cream), All Day Vanilla Ice-Cream Cake (vanilla cake, vanilla ice cream), and, best of all, I Am a God Ice Cream Croissantwich: vanilla ice cream stuffed inside a custom-made Arcade Bakery  croissant.

For the fun of it lets imagine what Kayne West Ice Cream Week could look like without a reality check:

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1. The Happy Host – Kayne himself will coop up his Yeezy frozen favorites:

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2. The Kim K Double Scoop- A full double scoop of Ass Munch favored imitation chocolate ice cream (10 per cent milk, and 90 percent cellulite). Try sprinkling on some Ray J nuts for a salty bite. 

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3. Kanye’s Drippy Cone- Comes with a shot of penicillin.

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4. Kanye West Yeezy 2 Red October Sundae Overpriced and overrated, will put inches on your waist while slimming your wallet. 

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5. The Kayne West Ice Cream Week Motto: Now go punch a photographer

 

 

4/15/15 O&A With WaleStylez: Song Of The Day- Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment – Sunday Candy

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The song by Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment is a heartfelt one inspired by Chance’s grandmother. Fueled by the lush sounds of live instruments, the song quickly became a fan-favorite. The entertaining clip should only draw in more listeners. Continue reading

4/2/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth

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Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth are a hip-hop duo from Mount Vernon, New York. Their signature hit was They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.), a dirge for fallen friends—namely Troy “Trouble T-Roy” Dixon, a member of Heavy D & The Boyz, who died in 1990. Continue reading

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50 Cent, is a rapper, singer, entrepreneur investor and actor from New York City.  After Jackson released the compilation album Guess Who’s Back? in 2002, he was discovered by Eminem and signed by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Continue reading