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.

8/1/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: James Brown- Please Please Please ( Live at the TAMI Show)

Please, Please, Please was written by James Brown and Johnny Terry and released as a single on Federal Records in 1956, it charted #6 R&B. It was the group’s debut recording and first chart hit, and became their signature song.
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7/30/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME REVIEW: ‘Madden NFL 20’ Taps DJ Khaled & Lil Yachty for Launch Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Madden 20 has now launched a trailer featuring DJ Khaled and Lil Yachty. Lil Yachty and DJ Khaled spotlight the game’s Face of The Franchise mode where their cyber selves have been dressed in their hometown team’s jersey. Continue reading

7/30/19 O&A NYC DANCE: Stanzas: A dance performance by Du’Bois A’Keen

Stanzas, A revolutionary change occurs inside the mind and soul of one man. A dance performance by Du’Bois A’Keen based on a poem by Aldous Huxley. Produced by Max Rothman and Du’Bois A’Keen with music by Leo Caruso. Continue reading

7/30/19 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: 1930’s Harlem- When Harlem Was The Cultural Mecca

1930s Harlem, New York City captures  richness of Harlem life in the 1930’s. Scenes of the Cotton Club, Duke Ellington and band; and the daily lives of Black people living in the African- American cultural Mecca- Harlem. Continue reading

7/30/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Burna Boy On Fusing Hip-Hop With Afrobeat, Fela Kuti Inspiration

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Burna Boy was interviewed on Breakfast Club about fusing Hip-Hop with Afrobeat, Fela Kuti inspiration, Nipsey Hussle and more. Burna Boy is Nigeria’s strength in terms music and culture. Continue reading

7/30/19 O&A NYC DINNER FOR TWO: Thai Peanut Skillet Chicken

Thai Peanut Skillet Chicken: The Thai peanut sauce on this chicken is crazy good. It adds the right amount of sweetness and saltiness to the dish. It’s quick to make and you can add any vegetables you have on hand.  Continue reading

7/29/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: FILA’s NYC Explore Pop-Up

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Fila’s pop-up shop is a celebration of the modern explorer. The pop-up, which runs from July 26 – August 11 at 428 Broadway in SoHo, will have dedicated installations guiding visitors through eco-zones ranging from Canyons, Mountains, Woods, and culminating in Elements.

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7/29/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Circle Of Life- Lion King Movie (1994) Featuring Carmen Twillie, Lebo M.

Circle of Life is a song from Disney’s 1994 animated film The Lion King. Composed by Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was performed by Carmen Twillie (the deep female lead vocals) and Lebo M. (opening Zulu vocals) as the film’s opening song.
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