1/12/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: “Club Ark Eternal”, KENZO Resort & Men’s SS17 movie by Partel Oliva

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

KENZO recently released Club Ark Eternal, an original short film that pays homage to nightlife as a powerful source of alternative energies against racism, sexual oppression and class violence. Continue reading

The Remade And 400ml Unveil The Custom Air Jordan 4 “Chinese New Year”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

The Remade recently teamed up with 400ML to design a custom Air Jordan 4 with a Chinese NewYear theme. Utilizing premium caviar leather the shoes exude a sense of luxury as the Jumpman logo is replaced with a gold-plated Chinese character for wealthHappy New Year in Chinese is found on the tongue and a fish scale design is applied on the midsole. Each pair requires around 20 hours to hand make and includes a premium wooden box, red handkerchief along with other accessories. Available in both kids and adult sizes, The Remade x 400ml Air Jordan 4 Chinese New Year Pack will be available from 400ML January 13.

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1/11/17 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: DJ Snake – The Half ft. Jeremih, Young Thug, Swizz Beatz

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Encore is the debut studio album by the French electronic music producer DJ Snake, released on August 5,2016 by Interscope Records. It was preceded by the lead single Middle featuring English singer Bipolar Sunshine. The single was a huge success, reaching the top-twenty in France and the United States,as well as the top-ten and top-five in the United Kingdom and Australia. Continue reading

1/10/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF TH DAY: Erykah Badu – Window Seat

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Window Seat by Erykah Badu is the lead single from her album New Amerykah Part 2. Produced by Erykah Badu and James Poyser the song is low-tempo ballad with lyrics that concern escapism and longing for a lover. The music video for Window Seat features Badu walking the streets Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas slowly stripping to the nude, before being shot by an unseen assassin.

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1/9/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Givenchy Spring/Summer Visor Sunglasses 2017

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Givenchy will release the latest trend in accessories for the Spring/Summer 2017 season. The sports-inspired visor boasts an essence of luxury and opulence, which is what fashion fans expect from Givenchy. Continue reading

1/9/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Congratulations to Golden Globe Winner! Childish Gambino – 3005

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover won Best Actor by an Actor in a Television Series for the FX series Atlanta. This gifted actor, writer, producer, director, comedian, rapper, singer, and songwriter wrote and performed 3005, which released on October 22, 2013 as the first official single from the album.

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1/7/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nai-Ke Air Force 1 “Jade”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Nike Sportswear celebrates Chinese New Year with two distinct styles of the Nike Air Force 1 that tie in Jade stone elements. Jade is a one-of-a-kind stone with a signature green hue that traditionally signifies the 35th Anniversary of marriage. It also represents power and wealth, with the stone itself being a symbol of status. 2017 is, of course, the 35th Anniversary of the birth of the Nike Air Force 1, so the reference to the green stone seems only natural. Continue reading

1/7/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Township Got Talent- Dancing Pantsula In Johannesburg, South Africa

Pantsula is a highly energetic dance form that originated in the black townships of South Africa during the Apartheid era. It developed into a form of social commentary for black South Africans and has undergone several transformations with the country’s changing political tides. Continue reading

1/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Keep It In The Closet

By Adewale Adekanbi
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Keep It In The Closet, the sepia colored music video, directed by Herb Ritts, Michael Jackson is seen dancing with supermodel Naomi Campbell. The video was filmed in late March 1992 in Salton Sea, California and premiered on April 23, 1992. Continue reading