6/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez RECAP: Pharrell, Nigel Sylvester and Their BMX Crew Take Over NYC

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Pharrell Williams, BMX pro Nigel Sylvester and hip-hop artist Joey Bada$$ have teamed up on Wednesday June 1 for an epic bike tour through the streets of New York City. The event coincided with the G-Star RAW grand opening on Fifth Avenue. The mogul, cyclist and rapper accompanied by a BMX posse made their way from Brooklyn through Soho to the new store cheered on by fans who lined the streets. As the night unfurled, the group celebrated the opening with a much-needed cocktail hour, to usher in a new era of denim provided by the experts at G-Star RAW

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5/3/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Design Director Nathan Van Hook Discusses The Neymar de Silva Santos Jr. And Michael Jordan Collaboration

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Neymar de Silva Santos Jr. and Michael Jordan Nike collaboration bridges the gap between the basketball living legend and soccer’s legend in the making. Terminal 23 in New York City held a special event where Nike design director Nathan Van Hook discusses the partnership with Santos Jr. and Jordan; he notes Santos’ affiinity for the Air Jordan V, the similarities between the shoe and the Hypervenom II, and much more. The Jordan and Santos Collection is available now through the Nike Football App. Nike will release the entire collection tomorrow.

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6/2/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Yemi Alade Johnny

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Johnny is a song recorded by Nigerian Afro pop recording artist Yemi Alade, taken from her debut studio album King of Queens (2014). The song was an international smash hit in many countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, The United Kingdom and others.

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O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: R.I.P. Big L – Put It On

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Put It On  a song recorded by the late Big L (featuring rapper Kid Capri). The track produced by Buckwild for Big L’s debut studio album, Lifestylez Ova Da Poor in 1995 was written by Coleman, Roy Ayers and Anthony Best. Sadly Big L was murder on February 15, 1999. 

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5/31/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Krispy Kreme x Nike Kyrie 2 Collaboration Release

By  Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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On Saturday May 29 a crowd gathered outside the 125th Street House Of Hoops. This was a smaller crowd than the one that had camped out for the Nike Air Jordan 12 Flu-Games , which released that morning. These people endured the sweltering 90-degree heat and humidity for a much more exclusive sneaker the Krispy Kreme Kyrie Irving 2 collaboration. Continue reading

5/27/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Adidas NMD Vintage White

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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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

5/25/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez- SONG OF THE DAY: Rihanna- Needed Me

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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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.

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5/24/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Louis Vuitton Pays Homage to Japan’s Powerful Influence With The Volez, Voguez, Voyagez Exhibition

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Louis Vuitton has recently opened an exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. Dubbed “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez,” the project showcases Japanese traditions such as tea ceremonies and the classic Japanese dance drama known as kabuki.

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Along with a profound love of craftsmanship, pieces are gathered together to form a small bonsai garden for amusement. In addition, “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez” gains an inspiration from nature which can be seen throughout many pieces.

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If you are planning a trip to Tokyo you are in luck the Japanese Room from the Volez, Voguez, Voyagez Louis Vuitton exhibition is currently free and open to the public until June 19.

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5/21/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Is This The Next Yeezy ? The Adidas Yeezy Boost 750 Grey/Gum

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Yeezy hype train rolls on with what appears to be the next release of the coveted sneakers, this adidas YEEZY Boost 750 in Dark Grey. Looking pretty similar to the initial release of the bold high-top silhouette in 2015, the main difference with the new colorway is the gummy sole that actually glows in the dark. These are rumored to be the next adidas Yeezy sneaker release, but there’s no confirmation of an exact release date yet. Enjoy this latest preview and stay tuned to Sneaker News for all late-breaking Yeezy news.

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5/20/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Ronnie Fieg And ASICS Release GEL-Lyte III And GEL-Lyte 3.1 Super Green

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Ronnie Fieg’s latest collaboration with ASICS will drop tomorrow Saturday May 21.  Fieg and ASICS will release two shoes the GEL-Lyte III and GEL-Lyte 3.1. This is in celebration of their first collaboration ten years ago, as well as the fifth anniversary of KITH. Continue reading