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.

3/4/22 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Ghetto Funk- James Brown (2022)

Ghetto Funk started out life as a UK based online blog and record label which was founded by Simon and Will in August 2010. They wanted to create something for the burgeoning ‘party breaks’ scene so that people had a place to find the latest music and artists contributing to this new and exciting sound.
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3/3/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTLYEZ FOOTWEAR: Sacai x Nike VaporWaffle White/Sail and Black/Gum Colorways Are Finally Dropping

Sacai’s next Nike VaporWaffle collaboration in White/Sail and Black/Gum has finally been given an official release date. Sacai’s Nike VaporWaffle in White/Sail and Black/Gum will drop on March 10th at various retailers worldwide and at Nike costing $180 a pair.

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3/3/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Fabolous ft. Tamia – So Into You

Into You is the third single from Fabolous second studio album, Street Dreams featuring Tamia. The song also appears on Tamia’s album More. Continue reading

2/28/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: The Andy Warhol Diaries (From Executive Producer Ryan Murphy) | Official Trailer | Netflix

From executive producer Ryan Murphy and director Andrew Rossi, this breathtakingly expansive, six-part portrait of a legend chronicles the remarkable life of Andy Warhol from the intimate vantage point offered by the artist’s own posthumously published diaries. Continue reading

2/28/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Dunks, Jordans And More Unveiled In The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2022

Beginning February 26th at 7pm ET and running through March 5th at 7pm, eBay will host exclusive auctions for the Doernbecher footwear. A retail release is scheduled for later this Spring 2022 season. Stay tuned for updates.

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2/24/22 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Bob Marley & The Wailers – No Woman, No Cry Live

Bob Marley and The Wailers 1977 Live at the Rainbow Concert is now streaming in full on the late reggae legend’s official YouTube channel.The stream marks the first time the concert has been shown in the exact running order since it took place on June 4th, 1977. The 13 song set includes the classics I Shot the Sheriff, No Woman, No Cry and Jammin. Continue reading

2/19/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Diamond Platnumz – Gidi

Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He was born and raised in Tandale, Dar es Salaam. Continue reading

2/18/22 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH SONG OF THE DAY: Popcaan, Imeru Tafari – Elevate

Popcaan unveiled a new single titled Elevate which features Imeru Tafari, the son of reggae superstar Queen Ifrica and grandson of reggae legend Derrick Morgan. Continue reading

2/18/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Dressing like Millionaires in Poverty – The Dandies of Congo 2022

Welcome to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. There is movement called The Society of Ambience Makers, Elegant People also known as Sapology. It’s members obsess over style, spending a fortune on premium brands, in a city that’s one of the poorest on the planet. Welcome to the world of the Congo Dandies.

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2/18/22 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Rock Steady Crew – Planet Rock

Rock Steady Crew is a Break Dance group has become a franchise name for multiple groups in other locations.The group was initially formed in the Bronx,New York City in 1977 by B-Boy Jimmy Dee and Jimmy Lee. The Manhattan branch was created by Crazy Legs and B-Boy Fresh. Continue reading