11/23/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: The Roots – The Next Movement

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The Next Movement is a single by The Roots from their fourth album Things Fall Apart (1999). The track features scratching from DJ Jazzy Jeff and background vocals from R&B duo Jazzyfatnastees. Randall Roberts of the Riverfront Times called it “one of the best singles of the 90’s. Charles Stone III directed the song’s music video.

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11/23/16 O&A NYC FOOD- HOLIDAY APPERTIZERS: Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms is easier than you may think to make. So you don’t need to save this recipe for your next party, (although they are delicious as a party appetizer!), they make a great side dish, snack, or the opening act for a sexy fun brunch.  Continue reading

11/23/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Tracy Morgan- Thanksgiving at the Morgans’ Comedy Central Re-Animated (Uncensored)

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11/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY:Janet Jackson Feat. J. Cole “No Sleeep”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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No Sleeep is a song by singer Janet Jackson released as the lead single for her eleventh studio album Unbreakable.Co-written and produced by Janet Jackson and her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it is the first record to be released under Jackson’s independent label Rhythm Nation, distributed by BMG Rights Management.

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11/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Rick Owens DRKSHDW FW ‘16

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Rick Owens most recent mainline collection was an anxiety-driven masquerade of clothing that pooled and draped over the runway models. A plethora of pockets, huge hemlines, and a mix of skinny elongated and cropped jackets executed in shearling, and thick textures. The inspiration from the collection came from Owens’ inner turmoil with the negative changes to the environment.

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11/22/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Derek Redmond Story (Video by Connie Lynne) When you don’t give up..You cannot fail!

Inspirational Tuesday

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The Derek Redmond Story culminated on Monday night, August 3, at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. At the track and field stadium, the gun sounded  for the 400-meter semifinals. About 100 meters into the race,  Britain’s Derek Redmond crumpled to the track with a torn right  hamstring. Medical attendants rushed out to assist him, but as they  approached Redmond, he waved them all aside, struggled to his feet, and crawled and hopped in a desperate effort to finish the race. Continue reading

11/21/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Calvin Harris – This Is What You Came For ft. Rihanna

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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This Is What You Came For by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, features Barbadian singer Rihanna. Released on April 29, 2016 through Sony Music and Westbury Road the song has strong house music influences. Harris co-wrote the song with Taylor Swift, but was the sole producer.

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11/21/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Judy Garland- Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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In 1939 MGM released the Frank Baum children’s classic The Wizard of Oz. The public wanted child star and box office powerhouse Shirley Temple to play the role of Dorothy. The studio decided to go with 17-year-old newcomer Judy Garland instead. This was one of the first scene filmed it sets the tone for the rest of the film. Continue reading