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.

2/20/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: David Goggins Motivational Speech – Force Yourself To Get It Done

David Goggins is an American retired Navy Seal. He is also an ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, tirathlete, public speaker, author of two memoirs and was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in sports. Continue reading

2/18/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Carrie Underwood – Great Is Thy Faithfulness ft. CeCe Winans

Listen to this beautiful rendition of the popular hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness performed by Carrie Underwood and CeCe Winans. It will give you chills! Continue reading

2/18/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW SPECIAL: Every Dunk From 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Highlights of all dunks from Mac McClung, Jaylen Brown, Jacob Toppin and Jaime Jaquez Jr. in the 2024 NBA Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. Continue reading

2/17/24 SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Nina Simone Live in Holland ’65 & England ’68


Our O&A NYC Saturday Morning Jazz Concert features the legendary the jazz pianist/vocalist Nina Simone. It was filmed in Holland for the VARA television Dutch television,  Dec. 25, 1965, and in England for the ITN television program, Sound of Soul, Sept. 14, 1968.  Continue reading

2/17/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Botter | Fall Winter 2024/2025

Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh’s Caribbean Couture evolves across mechanic uniforms, shredded suiting, and an all-new Reebok collection.BOTTER’s  Fall/Winter 2024 DARK WATERS collection is a fusion of cultures, representing its founders’ international heritage through music, fashion, and art. Continue reading

2/17/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Flavour – Big Baller

Nigerian highlife artist Flavour has released his much-anticipated single Big Baller.Big Baller is the lead single on the Flavour’s upcoming album, African Royalty. Continue reading

2/15/24 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Stylistics – You Make Me Feel Brand New (Soul Train)

In 1966, The Stylistics was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by combining local high school rivel singing groups, The Percussions and The Monarchs. When members from each of the groups answered the then United States draft call and higher education endeavors after graduation, the remaining members under the guidance of English teacher, Beverly Hamilton joined forces and officially created the name The Stylistics. Continue reading

2/14/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey ft. Flipmode Squad – I Know What You Want

 

I Know What You Want  is  by Hip Hop artist  Busta Rhymes featuring Mariah Carey. Also  featuring verses from Rhymes group Flipmode Squad: Spliff Star, Baby Sham, Rah Digga and Rampage. Produced by Rick Rock, it was released on February 24, 2003 as the second single from Rhymes’ sixth album It Ain’t Safe No More. Continue reading

2/13/24 O&A NYC VALENTINE’S SONG OF THE DAY: Bob Marley – No Woman, No Cry (Official Video)

One of Bob Marley’s most enduring songs, “No Woman No Cry” is a call to a woman in his life to be positive and not to worry about the bad times originally from the 1974 album Natty Dread.   Continue reading

2/13/24 O7A NYC ST. VALENTINE DAY INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Adam Roa How to Find the Perfect Relationship |

On the eve of St. Valentine’s Day Adam Roa delivers the feels in a shiver-inducing speech about how we can be ready to receive and nurture the most important relationship in our life. Continue reading