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.

3/4/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Atmos x Nike “Animal Pack 2.0”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Nike is reviving one of Atmos epic Air Max collaborations for a special release to celebrate Air Max Day. The Japanese retailer has had a strong hand in driving the global popularity of Air Max 1s thanks to their prized designs, and later this month the wild Animal Pack is set to come back to the masses.
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3/4/18 O&A NYC FOOD/SUNDAY BRUNCH: Shrimp Francese

Shrimp Francese treats butterflied shrimp to a light breading and a quick pan-fry before combining it with spinach, burst cherry tomatoes and a lemon-and-white wine sauce.

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3/4/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Jekalyn Carr- You Will Win

 Jekalyn Almonique Carr, independent artist, Grammy nominated urban contemporary gospel artist  evangelist, entrepreneur and musician, has a chart climbing single entitled You Will Win. Continue reading

3/7/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Billie Holiday – Strange Fruit

Strange Fruit a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, who first sang and recorded it in 1939. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Pharrell and adidas Originals Unveil The Holi Festival Powder Dye Pack

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Pharrell’s upcoming Holi Festival collection is the Powder Dye aesthetic. Three adidas NMD Hu offerings, a Tennis HU and a Stan Smith make up the Powder Dye pack that perfectly encapsulates what Pharrell is trying to express with this “Holi” collection. Grab a quick look at all five selections below and set your sights on a global March 16th release.

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2/27/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Janelle Monáe – Django Jane

Janelle Monáe just dropped two songs Make Me Feel  and Django Jane (and their accompanying music videos) from her new album Dirty Computer. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Olamide – Science Student (Official Video)

 Nigerian hip hop recording artist Olamide has released a new video for his Science Student single. The song ushered in a new trend called the Shaku Shaku dance/sound. Continue reading

2/28/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Chappelle’s Show – Making the Band Uncensored

Sean Puffy Combs sends the contestants on his reality show to all corners of the city. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Pharrell x adidas NMD Hu “Afro Pack”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Pharrell’s spins on the adidas NMD Hu Trail continue to dominate 2018 as we get an early look at some samples of the upcoming Afro Pack that was first preview back in January.  The wild, colorful themes persist with Pharrell’s designs, but this Afro Pack goes heavy on the patterns on the upper, the intricate textile on the interior lining, and the beaded detailing on the heel. Continue reading

2/26/18 O&A NYC WITH SONG OF THE DAY: Nipsey Hussle – Hussle and Motivate

Nipsey Hussle has shared a new mini action flick for his album standout cut, Hussle and Motivate. In the Sergio directed clip, you’ll find Nip taking a stand against crooked law enforcement and playing the role of a rap Robin Hood as he takes over these corporate entities only to bring it back to his people. Continue reading