9/30/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Daniel Beaty- Knock Knock

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Daniel Beaty performs Knock, Knock on Def Jam Poetry. The poem/spoken word shares the relationship between a boy and his father.   Continue reading

8/26/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Vic Mensa- There’s Alot Going On

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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There’s Alot Going On is the debut extended play by American rapper Vic Mensa. It was released on June 3, 2016, by Roc Nation. It serves as a prelude for his upcoming debut album. 

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8/23/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Song Of The Day: Jidenna – Chief Don’t Run

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Jidenna Theodore Mobisson born May 4, 1985 known professionally as Jidenna, is a Nigerian-American recording artist signed to Wondaland Records. In 2015, Jidenna released two singles, Classic Man and Yoga, promoting the label’s compilation EP Eephus

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8/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez ART: Naked Donald Trump Statue Strips Down Nationwide

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Just when you thought you’d really, truly seen too much of Donald Trump, life-size ass-naked statues of him start popping up around the country, starting in New York City’s Union Square last Thursday morning. Continue reading

8/22/16 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: Cadillac Escala Concept Car Revealed

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The Cadillac Escala – from the Spanish word for “scale” – is a reflection of Cadillac design evolution. Immediately apparent are the sculpted exterior lines on its large frame, giving it the appearance of gliding down the road. Continue reading

8/20/16 O&A NYC EVENTS: NYC Black Pride 2016 Heritage Awards Ceremony- A Moment of Pride

By Walter Rutledge

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NYC Black Pride 2016 held it’s 8th Heritage Awards Ceremony on Friday, August 19 at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Lenox Avenue West 135th Street in Harlem. The evening presented twenty-six awards to over thirty individuals and organizations who have had a positive intact on the LGBTQ community. The evening began with a reception in the lobby catered by Chef Dhalmu Robinson, before ushering guests into the ceremony.  Continue reading

8/17/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Hip Hop Wednesday: ScHoolboy Q – THat Part ft. Kanye West

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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 That Part is a song by American hip hop recording artist Schoolboy Q. The song was released on May 13, 2016 by Top Dawg Entertainment and Interscope Records, as the lead single from Schoolboy Q’s fourth album Blank Face LP. The song which features verses from fellow rapper Kanye West was produced by West himself, along with Cardo, Yung Exclusive and Cubeatz.

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8/15/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez LIFESTYLE: WAFFLESNCREAM Captures Nigeria’s Exploding Skate Scene

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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WAFFLESNCREAM recently produced the country’s first homegrown skate edit called “Jide” that features local riders Olaoluwa ‘slawn’, Yinka, Samuel ‘Ziggy’ and John ‘Enigma’ alongside Lusaka, Zambia-bred skaters Saidi Lungu and Evaristo Mutale, who are both competing at the KDS African Skateboarding Championship in October.

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