Out & About NYC Magazine was founded to offer the arts and lifestyle enthusiast a fresh new look at New York City. We will showcase the established and the emerging, the traditional and the trendy. And we will do it with élan, and panache with a dash of fun.

6/26/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tiwa Savage Ft. Omarion – Get It Now Remix

Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, known as Tiwa Savage arrived in 2010 with a hybrid form of dance-pop that that synthesizes Afropop, reggae, and contemporary R&B. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria the singer and songwriter moved with her family to England when she was 11 years old.  Continue reading

6/26/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Wanda In Wakanda!  BET Awards 2018

Wanda Wakanda made her debut at the BET Awards. Jamie Foxx’s historic character, Wanda helps Michael Blackson finish a task in Blackanda 2.5!

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6/26/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY:   Anita Baker Tribute- Jamie Foxx, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Yolanda Adams (BET Awards 2018)

Anita Baker was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 25). During the tribute to the quiet storm R&B legend, Jamie Foxx, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Yolanda Adams delivered show-stopping renditions of Baker’s hits, including “Same Ole Love,” “Angel,” “Giving You The Best That I Got,” and “Caught Up In The Rapture.” Continue reading

6/2/21 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Ken Norton Rape scene Mandingo (1975)

In Mandingo, big black buck Mede (boxer Ken Norton) is raped by his owner’s wife Blanche (Susan George).  Continue reading

6/24/18 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK JUNE 24 THRU JULY: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre and More

Summer has finally arrived and New York City and the arts are heating up. Inspiring visual art is drawing them in from Harlem to the Bowery. Dance swirls around Brooklyn, Lincoln Center, Chelsea and Lower Manhattan. While a famous DJ spins music  in Crown Heights and jazz get’s down in Midtown. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

6/23/18 O&A NYC SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES FASHION: Jay-Z And Puma Hoops Unveils New Shoes And Rookies

Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Puma is getting back into basketball in a big way. Jay-Z was announced as the creative director of Puma basketball, a brand new shoe was unveiled, and they introduced four outstanding NBA rookies. Continue reading

6/21/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Dolce&Gabbana Spring Summer 2019 Men’s Fashion Show

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Dolce & Gabbana have spent the last few seasons exploring just that, with Instagram-cast shows featuring demographically specific influencers and Euro-aristos aplenty.Thus this season they embarked on a 144-look runway education program: a crammer-course, degree-level education in all things Dolce & Gabbana. Continue reading

6/21/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Madonna Performs Vogue at the MTV Awards 1990

Madonna performs Vogue at the 1990 MTV Awards. An original song taken from the I’m Breathless album (1990).  Continue reading

6/20/18 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Cardi B – Be Careful

 Be Careful is by hip hop artist Cardi B. This track was released on March 29, 2018, as the third single from her debut studio album Invasion of Privacy. The song was written by Cardi B, Jordan Thorpe, and its producers Boi-1da, Vinylz and Frank Dukes.
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6/19/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: APES**T – THE CARTERS

Jay Z and Beyonce not only just dropped their long awaited joint album, but they also released the video for their new single Ape sh*t which is out now.The project which includes titles like SUMMER, 713 and BLACK EFFECT is only available on TIDAL for now. Continue reading