5/4/15 O&A With WaleStylez Song Of The Day Mariah Carey – Angels Cry ft. Ne-Yo

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Angels Cry by Mariah Carey from her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009). The remix version featuring  Ne-Yo released as a single by Island Records on February 23, 2010. Continue reading

4/28/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Automobile: Brabus Range Rover Pickup

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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The 2015 Shanghai Auto Show brings news of a new venture between automotive customizer BRABUS and affiliate company STARTECH. Making its global debut, this converted Range Rover Pickup has been kitted with 100 bespoke body parts made of aluminum, carbon and steel, complete with sizeable forged wheels that dial in at 23 inches. Aside from substantial exterior alterations, the standard engine was replaced with a five-liter, eight-cylinder supercharged variation touting 526 hp, enabling this beast of a vehicle to attain a 100 km/h speed in only 5.3 seconds.

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4/28/15 O&A With WaleStylez – Fashion: Maison Kitsuné Opens New Store in New York City

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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French high-end fashion and music label Maison Kitsuné has opened its second New York City storefront, located on Rivington Street between Bowery and Chrystie Streets.

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Co-founder Masaya Kuroki’s design plans for his new 700-square-foot shop were to offer a contrast to the brand’s first New York boutique at the NoMad Hotel, and the masculinity of the neighborhood itself, by articulating the space with bright tin ceilings, varnished oak floors and off-white walls. The entire men’s and women’s line will be on display, along with limited edition T-shirts and sweatshirts.

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4/28/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Fashion: Maison Kitsuné Opens New Store in New York City

By Adewale Adekanbi

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French high-end fashion and music label Maison Kitsuné has opened its second New York City storefront, located on Rivington Street between Bowery and Chrystie Streets.

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Co-founder Masaya Kuroki’s design plans for his new 700-square-foot shop were to offer a contrast to the brand’s first New York boutique at the NoMad Hotel, and the masculinity of the neighborhood itself, by articulating the space with bright tin ceilings, varnished oak floors and off-white walls. The entire men’s and women’s line will be on display, along with limited edition T-shirts and sweatshirts.

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4/19/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Fashion: New York Fashion Week Will Debut in Two Locations

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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New York Fashion Week, the biannual fashion extravaganza will be moved to two new locations beginning fall 2015. Moynihan Station (Midtown West) 

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and Skylight Clarkson Square (Tribeca) were chosen by IMG, along with New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio. This is a definite coup for the Skylight Group that runs both locations.

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Lincoln Center was slated to house Fashion Week until 2020. The deal was dissolved when park advocates filed a suit against the event for encroaching on a small park nearby. To reduce chaos IMG suggested that some brands may be omitted from the schedule and that transportation will be provided. The also mentioned in a release that New York Fashion Week will also include a more carefully curated designer schedule that will be complemented by strategic partner alliances. We will have to wait until NWFW Spring 2016, scheduled September 10 through 17, to see how fashion editors, celebrities, designers and the public navigates the multiple locations.

4/15/15 O&A With WaleStylez: Song Of The Day- Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment – Sunday Candy

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The song by Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment is a heartfelt one inspired by Chance’s grandmother. Fueled by the lush sounds of live instruments, the song quickly became a fan-favorite. The entertaining clip should only draw in more listeners. Continue reading

4/14/15 O&A With WaleStylez Fashion: NikeLab x Dover Street Market Air Jordan 1

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Nike’s experimental branch Nike Lab teams up with premium retailer Dover Street Market on the classic Air Jordan 1. Using the iconic silhouette as the base, the sneaker has been given a patent leather upper in navy, featuring a slight iridescent treatment. Additional details include screw-on aglets bearing the Jumpman, while the insole shows off DSM’s monochromatic logo. Continue reading

4/14/15 O&A With WaleStylez – Song Of The Day: Chrisette Michele – A Couple Of Forevers

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Chrisette Michele is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul singer-songwriter.She has won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2009 for her song Be OK. Continue reading