7/5/16 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Abdiel Jacobsen- A Walk In Our Heels

By Walter Rutledge

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A Walk In Our Heels began as a dare by one of Abdiel Jacobsen’s private ballroom students. Jacobsen acquired a pair of high heels took up the challenge starting a blog called A Walk In My Heels (awalkinmyheels.com). The blog documented his travels throughout New York City as a man wearing high heels for over a year. This experiment became the catalyst of his choreography A Walk In Our Heels, one of the works performed during the 40th anniversary of the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center on June 22, 2016. Continue reading

7/5/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FILM: Sully – Official Movie Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Tom Hanks is no stranger to danger. His roles in films like Cast Away, Apollo 13 and the recent Captain Phillips have proven time and again that he has a real knack for playing people in high-stakes crisis situations. Which is why the new trailer for Sully, a film depicting the 2009 Miracle on the Hudson plane crash, seems destined to be a classic Hanks role.

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6/29/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS: New York Knicks Welcome Derrick Rose- Full Introductory Press Conference

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Derrick Rose has officially become a New York Knick. In a press conference on Friday at Madison Square Garden the 2011 NBA MVP’s spoke to press following the  Wednesday trade from the Chicago Bulls. Rose will wear the No. 25 jersey, a number he donned in high school to honor slain Chicago hoops star  ‘Benji’ Wilson.

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6/21/16 O&ANYC WITH WaleStylez-Song Of The Day:Bryson Tiller Don’t

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

 

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Don’t is the debut single by American singer Bryson Tiller. It was released on May 20, 2015, as the first single for his debut studio album Trapsoul. The song was produced by Dope Boi Beatz. Lyrically, at the start of the second verse, the song samples Shake It Off by Mariah Carey. This song peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard 100, where it became Tiller’s first top 40 hit and his highest charting single to date.

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6/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Rotimi – Lotto ft 50 Cent

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Olurotimi Akinosho better known by his stage name, Rotimi, is a singer-songwriter, actor and model. He’s best known for his roles as Darius Morrison on the Starz Network’s Boss, and Dre on Power. Rotimi is also the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of FrontRoSeat Productions. Continue reading

6/13/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Kicks

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Kicks deals with the growing problem of kids getting your kicks (sneakers) stolen. is  Director Justin Tipping, along with a fresh-faced and veteran-filled cast, brings this epidemic to life.  The film is about a fifteen-year-old who discovers that a fresh pair of kicks can have life-changing effects in positive and negative ways. 

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6/12/15 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Duke Ellington Live

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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra perform some of his most famous songs including Mood Indigo, Caravan and Sophisticated Lady. This video features fantastic performance footage of one of Jazz’s greatest stars.

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6/12/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: BeBe & CeCe Winans- Heaven

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Heaven, the third album released in September 1988 by brother and sister duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. The single Heaven and the album of the same name reached number one on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.   Continue reading

6/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Jason Markk New York City Special Pop-Up

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Jason Markk, who has the world’s first drop-off cleaning service for footwear in Los Angeles, will offer his service at a pop up service starting June 18 at the Footaction in Union Square. The pop-up will run through June 26 and the price for services start at $10. If you prefer working on your sneaker you can purchase the cleaning solution at KITH, Opening Ceremony, and J. Crew. 

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