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.

9/13/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Leiomy Maldonado aka Wonder Woman Voguing For Nike NYC Be True Campaign

Nike NYC partners with dancer Leiomy Maldonado to create a New York themed “Be True” campaign.

Taking on dancing, nightlife and the art of Voguing, a style of dancing that originated in New York city. Maldonado aka Wonder Woman was the first trans-woman to appear on MTV’s “America’s Best Dance” crew in 2009.

Leiomy Maldonado For Nike NYC Be True Campaign

Other dancers featured in the video include,Tiffany Theartist, Monsièur Pariè, Karma Styles, Albert Taveras, Karin Tatsuoka, Marshay Love, Chauncey Dominique and Luz Romano.

 

 

9/12/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION WEEK EXCLUSIVE: Ralph Lauren – The 50th Anniversary Fashion Show

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Ralph Lauren, fashion designer, philanthropist and business executive, best known for the Ralph Lauren Corporation, global multibillion dollar enterprise. He has also become well known for his collection of rare automobiles, some of which have been displayed in museum exhibits.Ralph Lauren celebrates fifty years as a leader in world fashion. Continue reading

9/12/18 O&A NYC HUMP DAY COCKTAIL: Classic Chocolate Martini

The Chocolate Martini is not a true Martini, but its a chocolate lovers boozy dream come true. Continue reading

9/11/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Happy Birthday Lola Falana – Feeling Good | Fever

Loletha Elaine Lola Falana born Sept 11, 1942 is a profound  singer, dancer and actress. Sammy Davis Jr. made her his protege in his Broadway smash hit Golden Boy . Happy birthday to an amazing legend. Continue reading

9/11/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION:Will Smith Unboxes His Upcoming Air Jordan 5 “Fresh Prince” Friends&Family

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Jordan Brand launched a hilarious marketing campaign surrounding the laceless Air Jordan 5 Fresh Prince NRG that is set to release on September 25th, 2018 Will Smith’s 50th birthday.As part of the ad, Will Smith took to his YouTube account to launch an intentionally poorly designed unboxing video under the alias @philasneakerguy68. Continue reading

9/10/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Denzel Curry – Vengeance ft. Jpegmafia, ZillaKami

Denzel Curry, JPEGMAFIA and Zillakami reconnect for the official video in support of their recent collaborative effort Vengeance. Notably, the track is a single off Curry’s stellar album TAI300, which dropped in July. Continue reading

9/10/18 O&A NYC MOVIE MONDAY: Jungle Fever – Samuel L.Jackson “I’m Getting High”

Jungle Fever is a romantic dramatic film written,produced and directed by Spike Lee, and stars Wesley Snipes, Ossie Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Halle Berry, Frank Vincent and Ruby Dee.As Lee’s fifth featured length film, the film explores an interracial relationship its conception and downfall against the urban backdrop of the streets of NewYork city in the 1990s. Continue reading

9/10/18 O&A NYC SPORTS: Nike And Colin Kaepernick Defy Trump With Just Do It Ad- Dream Crazy

Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Just Do It  ad campaign has drawn the ire of the Orange Ogre- Donald Trump. Now a week after the release Nike is winning the media war and has seen sales rise by 31%. Continue reading

9/9/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams- How Great Thou Art

Gospel music star Yolanda Adams performs How Great Thou Art, a hymn that has become deeply rooted in American music at the White House Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement. Continue reading