5/10/22 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5

Kendrick Lamar new song The Heart Part 5 gives us a lot of new material to dissect. The five minute track was released on Sunday evening, alongside a music video in which his face morphs into O.J. Simpson, Kanye West, Jussie Smollett, Kobe Bryant, Will Smith and Nipsey Hussle as he raps from each of their perspectives. Continue reading

2/9/22 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Coi Leray – Anxiety

Coi Leray Collins is an Hip Hop artist and R&B artist. Coi Leray began posting music to SoundCloud, releasing her breakout single Huddy and her debut mixtape Everythingcoz in 2018. After signing a record deal with 1801 Records and Republic Records she released her second mixtape, EC2 in 2019.  Continue reading

7/19/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Biz Markie – Just A Friend

Just a Friend is a Hip Hop record and produced by Biz Markie.  It was released in September 1989 as the lead single from his album,The Biz Never Sleeps. It is Markie’s most successful single, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. Unfortunately Biz Markie died at the of 57 on July 16, 2021. Continue reading

4/6/21 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FOOTWEAR: Travis Scott x Fragment Jordan 1 Early Review!

The Travis Scott x Fragment Jordan 1 is an upcoming sneaker release that has essentially broken the internet, but is it a dope sneaker or just built up hype? Blake Yarbrough reviews an early promo sample pair of the Travis Scott x Fragment Jordan 1. Continue reading

2/25/20 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Travis Scott x Nike SB

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

After appearing as a part of the JACKBOYS crew in their eponymous music video, Travis Scott’s Nike SB Dunk Low had seen its fair share of subsequent teases though none in full detail: that is, however, until now. Proving its release is certainly imminent.The Travis Scott x Nike SB Dunk Low will release exclusively at skate-shops on February 29th. It will not release on SNKRS. Continue reading

6/20/19 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS MEETS FASHION: A$AP Ferg x Redline x Stadium Goods Event Recap

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

A$AP Ferg pulled up to debut his BMX collaboration with Redline, the legendary bike frame manufacturer. The collaboration features a limited edition RL 275 bike and accompanying merch, all designed by Ferg himself. Continue reading