4/22/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: KAWS x Peanuts Uniqlo UT Collection 2017

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

KAWS x Peanuts Uniqlo UT Collection is here.T-shirt and toy collection, special tote bags and slippers are expected to accompany the release. KAWS x Peanuts Uniqlo UT is set to drop on April 28,2017 at Uniqlo stores and online. Continue reading

4/22/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Sona Jobarteh- GAMBIA

Sona Jobarteh’s debut music video Gambia in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Independence for the Gambia in 2015. Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a west African Griot family. Continue reading

4/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Chris Brown – Privacy

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Privacy is a single off Chris Brown’s forthcoming album Heartbreak On A Full Moon.Breaking down some Michael Jackson inspired moves, flipping his fedora and all, Breezy continues to show off his impressive maneuvers.  Continue reading

4/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Givenchy Is Launching A Kids Line This Summer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

After appointing Clare Waight Keller as the successor to outgoing artistic director Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy has announced that it will be releasing a kids collection later this summer. The brand’s first-ever childrenswear offering, the upcoming line will feature miniaturized takes on Givenchy favorites for newborns through twelve-year-olds. Continue reading

4/21/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE: Forces- Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn


Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn (with guest artists) presents dance theatre, which combines elements of theater, spoken word/poetry, moving image and live music. Gaines uses dance to address social and cultural issues. Continue reading

4/20/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Atmos And NikeID To Release Exclusive Air Max Zero Colorway In Japan

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Atmos has kept busy this year, releasing their classic Nike Air Max 1 Elephant Print and the Jordan atmos Pack, and it doesn’t look like the Japanese imprint will slow down anytime soon. Continue reading

4/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Francesca Harper

By Walter Rutledge

Choreographer Francesca Harper discusses her new ballet System prior to the New York premiere by Dance Theatre of Harlem on Friday, April 20th at New York City Center.
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4/20/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aretha Franklin – A Deeper Love

In 1994 Aretha Franklin covered A Deeper Love which featured a backing vocal by Lisa Fischer, her version was produced by Clivilles & Cole and was later released as the lead single of her Greatest Hits (1980–1994) collection. The Aretha Franklin version also went to number one on the US dance charts for two weeks.  Continue reading

8/16/17 (Repost) O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Gucci’s Pre-Fall 2017 Campaign Channels England’s ’60s Soul Movement

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Gucci’s latest campaign references England’s underground Northern Soul movement of the ’60s while highlighting its vibrant and eclectic 2017 pre-fall collection.  Continue reading