A bus pulls up to let on a kid with headphones singing the “Always Coca-Cola” jingle soulfully aloud to the passengers. It should be noted that this was the first appearance of 16-year-old Tyrese Gibson Continue reading
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11/13/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Nike LeBron 13 “Friday The 13th” Release Today!
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
For Nike Friday the 13th is good luck due to the release of the new Lebron 13. Dubbed the “Friday The 13th” edition, the Nike LeBron 13 come in a white, black and university red color way; and feature a white-based upper with black and red accents along with a blood spatter-like design on the midsole. This is a limited release, so follow the lines of sneaker diehards (sneaker heads) to a select Nike stores near you.
11/13/15 O&A NYC Shall We Dance Friday: Missy Elliott – WTF (Where They From) ft. Pharrell Williams
Missy Elliott has returned in spectacularly weird style in the vibrant, clever video for “WTF (Where They From),” her new single with Pharrell. The clip opens with a handful of New Yorkers already singing along to “WTF” and goes on to feature the rapper and a rotating cast of dancers working locations around the city. Though the concept is simple, the execution is far from it. Continue reading
Missy Elliott – WTF (Where They From) ft. Pharrell Williams
Missy Elliott has returned in spectacularly weird style in the vibrant, clever video for “WTF (Where They From),” her new single with Pharrell. The clip opens with a handful of New Yorkers already singing along to “WTF” and goes on to feature the rapper and a rotating cast of dancers working locations around the city. Though the concept is simple, the execution is far from it. Continue reading
11/12/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez Fashion: The “North Face Force Of Nature” Collection Exclusively For Barneys
By Adewale Adekanbi
The North Face just released an exclusive collection for Barneys, taking its mountaineering gear expertise and applying it to garments for the urban explorer. The North Face-wearing Barneys man roams the city and styles his down parkas with the likes of Comme des Garcons, Craig Green, Margiela and ACNE.
11/11/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Gloria Gaynor- I Will Survive
I Will Survive, Gloria Gaynor’s certified double platinum disco anthem, has remained popular. The song’s lyrics describe the narrator’s discovery of personal strength following an initially devastating breakup. It received heavy airplay in 1979, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and on the UK Singles Chart on consecutive weeks. Continue reading
11/10/15 O&A NYC Wildin Out Wednesday: The Starrkeisha Choir!
Every Wednesday the New Interdenominational Missionary Faith Temple have rehearsal for their show choir, The Starrkeisha Choir. The drama only intensified when Beyonce’ wasn’t going to be able to lead Precious Lord so the ladies had to step up. Hallelujah ! Continue reading
11/10/15 O&A NYC Inspirational Tuesday: Sidney Poitier
In 1964 Poitier became the first Bahamian and first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, for his role in Lilies of the Field. Three years later in 1967, Poitier starred in three successful films, all of which dealt with issues involving race and race relations: To Sir, with Love; In the Heat of the Night; and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, making him the top box-office star of the year.
Anne Bancroft presents Sidney Poitier the Oscar for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field at the 36th Academy Awards. Hosted by Jack Lemmon.
Sidney Poitier Wins Best Actor: 1964 Oscars
Denzel Washington presents an Honorary Oscar for his body of work to Sidney Poitier at the 74th Annual Academy Awards.
Sidney Poitier Receives an Honorary Award: 2002 Oscars
This is the final scene in the film directed by Ralph Nelson. It’s the scene where Homer Smith, played by Sidney Poitier leaves Mother Maria, played by Lilia Skala after building them a chapel. After taking one last look at the chapel he built, Smith, knowing that his work is done, slips into his car and drives quietly off into the night.
Lilies of the Field – Amen
11/9/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Leon Bridges – Coming Home
Coming Home is the debut studio album by soul singer and Fort Worth, Texas native Leon Bridges. Bridges has returned to the style that brought soul music to the forefront of world music in 1960’s. Released on June 23, 2015, under Columbia Records, the album was written by Todd Bridges, Austin Michael Jenkins, Joshua Block, Chris Vivion and produced by Niles City Sound. Coming Home released as the lead single from the album on February 2015. Continue reading
11/9/15 O&A NYC Hollywood Monday: In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 dramatic mystery film directed by Norman Jewison starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, and Warren Oates. The movie is based on the 1965 John Ball novel of the same name, which tells the story of Virgil Tibbs (Poitier). Tibbs is a black police detective from Philadelphia, who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a racist small town in Mississippi. Continue reading
