8/23/17 O&A WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: JAY-Z – 4:44

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

4:44 is the thirteenth studio album by  Jay Z. It was released on June 30, 2017 through Roc Nation. The album is produced by No I.D. with additional production from Jay-Z, as well as James Blake and Dominic Maker on the album’s physical bonus tracks. Continue reading

8/10/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lady Marmalade- Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink

The 2001 Lady Marmalade cover by singers Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink and rapper Lil’ Kim  recorded for the Moulin Rouge film soundtrack.  Continue reading

(REPOST) 5/ 26/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince- Summertime

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Summertime by hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was released in May 1991. The lead single from their fourth studio album, Homebase won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1992 Grammy Awards.  Continue reading

6/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Mobb Deep – Shook Ones

Shook Ones is a 1994 promotional single by hip-hop group Mobb Deep . The song was the group’s debut on Loud/RCA/BMG Records after leaving its previous label, 4th&BWay. May the legend soul rest in peace. Continue reading

6/7/17 O&A NYC WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Logic- Young Sinatra III

Rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Sir Robert Bryson Hall II known to the public by his stage name Logic. Despite being a hip-hop artist, Logic cites Frank Sinatra as his main inspiration. Continue reading

5/30/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Bones The Machine – 28

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Flex/Bone Breaking artist Bones The Machine expands his artistry with 28.   Continue reading

5/10/17 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Travis Scott – Goosebumps ft. Kendrick Lamar

Goosebumps, by  hip hop recording artist Travis Scott serves as the third single from his second studio album Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight. Continue reading

4/26/17 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Wiz Khalifa – We Dem Boyz

We Dem Boyz is a song by hip hop artist Wiz Khalifa from his fifth studio album Blacc Hollywood. On February 11, 2014, it was released by Rostrum Records and Atlantic Records as the album’s first single. It was produced by Detail and Choppa Boi. Continue reading