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.

1/3/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Black Sherif – Konongo Zongo

Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong also known as Black Sherif, is a Ghanaian Afrobeat artist. He gained popularity in 2021 with his song First Sermon in May 2021. Continue reading

1/2/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jamie Foxx – DJ Play A Love Song ft. Twista

DJ Play a Love Song  by R&B artist Jamie Foxx. It was written by Sean Garrrett, Jamal Jones and Jason Perry for his second album, Unpredictable, while production was helmed by Garrett and Jones under his production moniker Polow Da Don. The song features additional vocals by rapper Twista. Continue reading

1/2/22 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Maine Justice With Jamie Foxx – SNL

A defendant (Bobby Moynihan) is confused when his court case heard in Maine feels like it’s set in the Louisiana Bayou. With Jason Sudeikis, Aidy Bryant, Jamie Foxx and Charlie Day. Continue reading

12/31/22 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Naomi Campbell- Victoria’s Secret Runway Walks

English model, actress, singer, and businesswoman Naomi Elaine Campbell began her career at the age of 15 in 1985. She established herself amongst the most recognisable and in-demand models of the past four decades. Campbell was one of six models of her generation declared supermodels.    

Naomi Campbell- Victoria’s Secret Runway Walks

12/31/22 O&A NYC IN MEMORIAM: Vivienne Westwood – Renegades of fashion. RIP! 

Vivienne Westwood, the designer who defined the look of punk, using rock iconography, royalty, art and religion as recurring motifs in collections that brought a rebellious edge to British style, before going on to a long and influential career as a fashion designer with an activist streak, died on Thursday in the Clapham neighborhood of South London. She was 81. Continue reading

12/30/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Maharishi Releases Year of The Rabbit Capsule

Maharishi now delivers a first look at its annual Lunar New Year capsule. The upcoming Year of The Rabbit marks the arrival of the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac which is said to be the luckiest of the twelve animals symbolizing elegance, mercy  and beauty.The full collection and lookbook are now available on the Maharishi website. Prices range from $110 to $570.

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12/30/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Brand Nubian – Slow Down

Slow Down by Hip Hop group Brand Nubian.The song was recorded in 1990 and was released as a single on their 1990 debut album, One For All. Slow Down was later featured on the band’s compilation album, The Very Best Of Brand Nubian. Continue reading

12/29/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lena Horne- Believe In Yourself- From The Wiz 


“This movie is a big part of why I’m where I am today. THE WIZ! Sometimes I have to go back and remind myself to believe in what I feel in my heart in my mind and in my soul. I have to listen to God’s voice and not let the troubles of the world drown it out. ‘We’ve come this far by faith” Keep believing in yourself y’all and keep moving toward you dreams and being the best you can be.”- Phillip Boykin 

Lena Horne- Believe In Yourself- From The Wiz