Mahalia Jackson sings two duets; the traditional Steal Away with Nat King Cole and her classic I Found The Answer with Tramaine Hawkins. Continue reading
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6/20/15 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Does: The Billie Holiday Story
Billie Holiday, jazz singer and songwriter, had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Lester Young Holiday’s friend and musical partner nicknamed her Lady Day. Continue reading
6/19/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Fashion: What The KD 7
By Adewale Adekanbi
Kevin Durant’s childhood dream of being a meteorologist has been a factor in the numerous colorways throughout his association with Nike. Now the What The KD 7 is back to reference a total of 18 different releases throughout 2014 and 2015 in one sneaker. It starts with the generous use of 3M material on this special edition Nike KD 7. Further references to his childhood are the midfoot straps that pay homage to his Aunt Pearl. The sneaker will release on Saturday June 20, 2015.
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9/22/17 O&A Shall We Dance: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers – Top Hat
Top Hat was the most successful picture of Astaire and Rogers’ partnership (and Astaire’s second most successful picture after Easter Parade), achieving second place in worldwide box-office receipts for 1935. While some dance critics maintain that Swing Time contained a finer set of dances, Top Hat remains, to this day, the partnership’s best-known work. Continue reading
6/18/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: In da Club- 50 Cent
In da Club performed by rapper 50 Cent from his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin (2003). The song was written by 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Mike Elizondo and produced by Dr. Dre with co-production credit from Elizondo. The song’s music video won Best Rap Video and Best New Artist at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards. In da Club has since sold over 2,000,000 copies. Continue reading
6/17/15 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Eddie Murphy – First Appearance on the Tonight Show
Eddie Murphy’s performs stand-up for the first time and talks about the first black president on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson way back in 1982. Continue reading
6/16/15 O&A With WaleStylez: Kayne West Ice Cream Week- O&A Style
By Adewale Adekanbi and Walter Rutledge
How could Nicholas Morgenstern ever top avocado-toast ice cream? In collaboration with First We Feast, he’s hosted a very special Kanye West Ice Cream Week. Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream will sell special sundaes all inspired by what West’s fantasy ice-cream parlor might look like.
The offerings included Kim Kardashian Thirst Trap Sundae (sesame-caramel ice cream with Champagne-caramel sauce and whipped cream), All Day Vanilla Ice-Cream Cake (vanilla cake, vanilla ice cream), and, best of all, I Am a God Ice Cream Croissantwich: vanilla ice cream stuffed inside a custom-made Arcade Bakery croissant.
For the fun of it lets imagine what Kayne West Ice Cream Week could look like without a reality check:
1. The Happy Host – Kayne himself will coop up his Yeezy frozen favorites:
2. The Kim K Double Scoop- A full double scoop of Ass Munch favored imitation chocolate ice cream (10 per cent milk, and 90 percent cellulite). Try sprinkling on some Ray J nuts for a salty bite.
3. Kanye’s Drippy Cone- Comes with a shot of penicillin.
4. Kanye West Yeezy 2 Red October Sundae Overpriced and overrated, will put inches on your waist while slimming your wallet.
5. The Kayne West Ice Cream Week Motto: Now go punch a photographer
6/16/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Robert De Niro New York University Tisch School of the Arts’ Commencement Speech
Robert De Niro gave a speech to the New York University Tisch School of the Arts’ commencement telling the students they would have a hard time finding jobs after graduation. Double Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro told NYU’s art school grads Friday congratulations and then quickly added, “You’re fucked.” Continue reading
6/13/15 O&A Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Sammy Davis Jr., Mr Wonderful
Sammy Davis Jr., Mr Wonderful – A true all round entertainer made his debut on the stage at age three. He began recording in 1954 with Decca Records, and his albums went to number one in the United States. Sammy was also known for his impersonations of other celebrities. In this performance, the magic of Sammy Davis Jr. is captured with fifteen memorable songs which include What Kind Of Fool Am I, One For My Baby, One More For The Road and This Could Be The Start Of Something Big. Davis is also well remembered for being a member of the 1960s Rat Pack( with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin). Continue reading
Litefeet: Sound of the Subway’ Is a Documentary on New York’s Underground Music and Dance
Litefeet is a rising music genre and style of dance that has become increasingly popular within the New York subway scene. The genre is highlighted by 100-BPM tracks as well as an acrobatic take on old school b-boy moves and pop-locking. Due to the energetic nature of the music and the moves, police have begun cracking down on the scene, leaving artists sometimes struggling to cope. Continue reading
