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.

5/7/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nike Kyrie 4 Wheaties Preview

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Kyrie Irving just received an awesome present from Nike and Wheaties cereal. On the verge of releasing his new Uncle Drew movie, Wheaties has just sent Kyrie Irving an awesome pair of Nike Kyrie 4 Wheaties edition shoes. Continue reading

5/7/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Childish Gambino – This Is America

Childish Gambino comprises three studio albums, seven mixtapes and two EPs. After releasing his first five mixtapes and EP independently, he signed to Glassnote Records and released Camp his first album on a major record label. Continue reading

5/6/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Snoop Dogg – Blessing Me Again (feat. Rance Allen)

Snoop Dogg surprised many by releasing his first Gospel album The Bible Of Love, and then by reaching the #1 spot on the Gospel albums chart. His current single Blessing Me Again features the legendary Rance Allen, and the video is a lot of fun. Continue reading

5/6/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: J. Cole – False Prophets

False Prophets, J. Cole calls out “a star” who’s “falling apart but we deny it.” A string of allusions unfolds, seemingly pointing to Kanye West. “He tell us he a genius but it’s clearer lately/It’s been hard for him to look into the mirror lately,” Cole raps. Judge for yourself if he is dissing K.K. (Kanye Kardashian)? Continue reading

5/5/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, otherwise known as Cóctel de Camarónes, doesn’t resemble an American shrimp cocktail at all. I’ll bet you’ll find this variation way more tasty and exciting! Continue reading

5/5/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Happy Cinco de Mayo! Sparkling Summer Sangria

This Sparkling Summer Sangria uses fresh summer cherries and lots of citrus. Invite over your friends and enjoy and relaxing evening. Continue reading

5/5/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez- DANCE: Top 10 Countries in Africa with the Best Dancers in 2018

By Adewale Adekanbi

Africa’s diversity is reflected in the dances. The dances in West Africa are quite different from what you’d find in East Africa or North Africa. For example, in a lot of West African dances, bending the waist is a common feature. In Ethiopia, there’s a dance that involves vibrating the neck and shoulders. In the savannah of East Africa, a lot of the traditional dances involve jumping with a straight, stiff back. Continue reading

5/4/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Christina Aguilera – Accelerate ft. Ty Dolla $ign, 2 Chainz

Christina Aguilera recently announced that she’s dropping a new album titled Liberation this year, making it her first album since 2012’s Lotus. For her first single Accelerate. Kanye West is the man behind the boards while the cut features verses from Ty Dolla $ign and 2 Chainz. Continue reading

5/4/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Maya Plisetskaya Dances Bolero, And The Dying Swan

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Maya Plisetskaya, Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Bolshoi Ballet, danced Maurice Bejart’s Bolero set to the famous Ravel score in 1975. Plisetskaya created a stunning theatrical experience. What makes the piece so compelling is that although Plisetskaya may be accompanied by dozens of other dancers mirroring her movement, the first and only focus is on the prima ballerina herself.  Continue reading

5/3/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: O’Jays – Back Stabbers

Back Stabbers the O’Jays 1972 chart topping hit  warns men about their male “friends” who smile to their faces, but are secretly planning to steal their wives or girlfriends.  Continue reading