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.

7/22/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Notorious B.I.G. Story (2001)

Christopher George Latore Wallace better known by his stage names the Notorious B.I.G.Biggie Smalls, or simply Biggie, was a Brooklyn born rapper and songwriter. Continue reading

7/21/21 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Stomp The Yard First Battle

Stomp the Yard is a 2007 dance drama film produced by Rainforest Films and released through Sony Pictures Screen Gems division on January 12,2007. Directed by Sylvian a college student at a fictional historically Black university who pledges to join a fictional Greek letter fraternity. Continue reading

7/21/21 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil Baby & Lil Durk – Man of My Word

The Voice of the Heroes is a collaborative album by Hip Hop artist Lil Baby and Lil Durk. It was released through Quality Control Music, 4 Pocket Full, Alamo Records and Geffen Records. There most outstanding project is  Man of My Words. Continue reading

7/21/21 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Clickbait – Netflix Trailer

Netflix has just dropped a new teaser trailer for its upcoming thriller Clickbait.Starring Entourage actor Adrian Grenier as the main character, the eight episode limited series follows Nick Brewer’s mysterious disappearance. Continue reading

7/20/21 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Muhammad Ali – Dropping Knowledge (1974)

Professional boxer, activist, poet and philanthropist Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. Known as The Greatest he was one of the greatest boxers of all time. Continue reading

7/19/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Biz Markie – Just A Friend

Just a Friend is a Hip Hop record and produced by Biz Markie.  It was released in September 1989 as the lead single from his album,The Biz Never Sleeps. It is Markie’s most successful single, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. Unfortunately Biz Markie died at the of 57 on July 16, 2021. Continue reading

7/19/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Giannis Antetokounmpo- 10 Things You Need To Know



Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo was born in Greece to Nigerian parents. The professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. Continue reading

7/18/21 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Lobster Tail

Lobster tail is kinda expensive, and therefore it seems pretty fancy. But it’s actually incredibly easy to make. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is the perfect dinner to make for a special occasion. The herb butter is PERFECT. 
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7/18/21 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Dorothy Norwood – Victory Is Mine

Dorothy Norwood is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She began touring with her family at the age of eight, and in 1956, began singing with Mahalia Jackson. Continue reading