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.

2/3/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES- CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: New York City Breakers At The Kennedy Center Honors (1983)

The New York City Breakers were the first Hip Hop group and/or artists to perform in Washington D.C for a sitting President, specifically Ronald Reagan, during the 1983, Kennedy Center Honors. Continue reading

2/2/18 O&A NYC SONG OF DAY: Mr Hudson featuring Vic Mensa – Coldplay

After debuting Coldplay on Beats 1 in December, Mr.Hudson returns with the jazzy tune’s harrowing video featuring Vic Mensa February 1,2018. The G.O.O.D. Music artist’s relationship with the Chi-town native dates back to 2013.  Continue reading

2/1/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: En Vogue – Rocket

Rocket by R&B female group En Vogue. It was written by NeYo for their seventh studio album Electric Cafe, while production was handled by Curtis “Sauce” Wilson. Continue reading

2/1/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: CLOT x NIKELAB SILK AIR FORCE 1

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

CLOT and Nikelab have collaborated to launch the iconic Air Force 1 in this exclusive Silk rendition. The Silk Air Force 1 is themed around traditional themes of luck, happiness and prosperity. Continue reading

1/31/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Cardi B On The Grammy Red Carpet- She Has Butterflies in Her Stomach & Where?

Cardi B tells E! Red Carpet Live commentator Giuliana Rancic she has the butterflies in a strange place and more.  Continue reading

1/31/18 O&A NYC FOOD FOR YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY: Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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Super Bowl Game time food should not keep you in the kitchen after the first coin toss. Pile small, plush rolls high with everything you love about Buffalo chicken: blue cheese, ranch dressing and, of course, the fiery Buffalo chicken.  Continue reading

1/30/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Air Jordan 8 Valentine’s Day

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Air Jordan 8 for Valentine’s Day is back once again with an official release date. Sporting a red suede construction, this selection offers up a hidden message on the inside of its straps reading, Loves me… on one and Loves me not… on the other, an aesthetically appropriate message for this heart-felt offering. Continue reading

1/30/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Bruno Mars and Cardi B – Finesse (LIVE From The 60th GRAMMY)

 

Finesse by singer and songwriter  Bruno Mars from his third studio album, 24 Magic. The song was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Johnathan Yip, Ray Romulus, Jeremy Reeves and Ray McCullough II, while the production was handled by Shampoo Press & Curl and The Stereotypes. Continue reading

1/30/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Storyboard P: Motion Picture Wave at Breakin Convention 2012

Storyboard P makes his performing debut in the UK at Breakin’ Convention at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London. This Bessie Award winning artist showcases his unique style of movement, he has named Mutant. Continue reading

1/30/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SHORT FILM: NEW GEN – New Generation – The Film

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

A short film focusing on life for black Britons, entitled NEW GEN. The sixteen minute clip is a mixture of acapella raps alongside dreamily-shot vignettes and scenes of London life. Continue reading