GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Meeting The Wolof -Tallest Tribe In West Africa

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Tall, dark, and striking, Wolof people are believed to be the tallest ethnic group in West Africa. Most of them are 6 feet tall and also very dark. They are the giants of West Africa. Continue reading

3/4/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FEMALE BATTLE RAP: O’fficial vs. Casey Jay | Chrome 23 Presents: Queens Get The Money

O’fficial representing The Big Easy New Orleans, Louisiana. O’fficial has become known for her aggressive, animated and sometimes confrontational style at Queens Get The Money she clashed with fellow member of the Bardashians crew Casey Jay! Casey Jay represents San Antonio, Texas! She’s has been touted as the Face of Female Battle Rap by none other than URL boss Smack. Continue reading

11/8/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: For The Children: 25 Years of Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers (Trailer)

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Wu-Tang Clan revealed plans for a new documentary about their legendary debut studio album Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers. Fittingly titled For The Children: 25 Years of Enter The Wu-Tang 36 Chambers, the film will thoroughly document the back-story behind Wu-Tang’s game changing first LP, and is being released to celebrate its 25-year anniversary.The documentary will feature A$AP Rocky, Joey Bada$$ and more. Continue reading

9/12/17 (Repost) O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Taylor Swift – Look What You Made Me Do

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Look What You Made Me Do by pop artist Taylor Swift from her upcoming sixth studio album, Reputation. The song released last night, August 25, 2017, along with the preorder of the album. Continue reading

9/20/17 (Repost) O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH Walestylez: Fela Kuti- Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense Live at Glastonbury Festival (1984)

Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti performing his hit Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense live at the 1984  Glastonbury Festival. Continue reading

4/24/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Adele- NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Adele, the Grammy-winning U.K. pop star,  showcases her brilliant voice and seemingly effortless charisma in a stripped-down three-song set at the NPR Music offices.   Continue reading

3/24/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- MUSIC: Bobbi Humphrey- Jazz Trailblazer

Jazz trailblazer and icon Bobbi Humphrey sat down with O&A NYC Editor-In-Chief Walter Rutledge to discuss her storybook career prior to her March 25th performances of Bobbi Humphrey’s Homemade Jam in Harlem at Ginny’s Supper Club- Red Rooster.   Continue reading

2/4/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Femi Kuti- Dem Bobo

Legendary Afrobeat superstar Femi Kuti returned to Lagos to work on rebuilding the new Shrine and released an unbelievable live project recorded in the heat of the moment in his own venue Live At The Shrine (2004). Continue reading

10/30/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HALLOWEEN SONG OF THE DAY: Evanescence- Going Under

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr. amy-lee-vocal-range

Going Under, a song by American rock band Evanescence released on September 9, 2003, as the second single from their debut album Fallen. Continue reading

9/16/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 4 Premium Releases September 17, 2016

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Air Jordan 4 is slated to release on September 17, 2016. The sneaker features a luxurious quilted Obsidian leather colorway. The Air Jordan 4 will retail for $400.  Continue reading