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.

11/29/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Young Jonn ft. Rema – Lalala

Lalala is a newly collaborative project with two Afrobeat artist Young Jonn and Rema. The track, along with the video and visualizer, was released recently on November 28, 2025. Continue reading

11/29/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Lil Jon ft. Kool-Aid Man – All I Really Want For Christmas

The song All I Really Want For Christmas, by Hip Hop artist Lil Jon featuring the Kool-Aid Man, is a 2018 Christmas single released in cooperation with the Kool-Aid brand.

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11/28/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Robert Battle’s Under the Rhythm – Paul Taylor Dance Company

By Walter Rutledge

When Robert Battle discussed Under the Rhythm prior to the Paul Taylor Dance Company New York season the poignant story of his upbringing was inspiring. Dessie Williams, his mother by choice, introduced him to the arts and encouraged his terpsichorean journey. The nonagenarian still plays the piano at the same church little Robert attended. Continue reading

11/27/25 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY TINA TURNER: Tina Turner – The Best

The Best is by Welsh artist Bonnie Tyler, most famously sung by Pop artist Tina Turner. The song appears on Tyler’s seventh studio album, Hide Your Heart. It was written by Mike Chapman and Holly Knight. Continue reading

11/27/25 O&A NYC THANKSGIVING THROWBACK: March of the Wooden Soldiers- Laurel & Hardy

Babes in Toyland is a Laurel and Hardy musical film released on March 10, 1934. The film is also known by its alternate titles Laurel and Hardy in Toyland, Revenge Is Sweet (the 1948 European reissue title), March of the Wooden Soldiers and Wooden Soldiers (in the United States). Continue reading

11/26/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Les Twins Judge Showcase – Cypher Town Hip-Hop Festival 2025

Cypher Town is all about growing Hip-Hop culture worldwide. Based in Budapest, Hungary, we run breaking competitions, a hip-hop dance school, and have hosted an annual hip-hop festival since 2023. We try to bring and connect top talents and high energy to every event, including our hip-hop stage at Sziget Festival. Continue reading

11/26/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: BigXthaPlug ft. Post Malone – Cold

Cold is by Hip Hop artist, BigXthaPlug featuring Post Malone, released on November 21, 2025. The song is featured on BigXthaPlug’s album I Hope You’re Happy (Deluxe).

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11/26/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Jason Derulo Shares His Haitian Thanksgiving Turkey


Jason Derulo is creating new naked news when a recent instagram photograph was removed due to”aroused genitalia”.  Continue reading

11/25/25 O&A NYC FALL COMFORT FOOD: Slow Cooker Jambalaya – Grilling and Smoking With AB

AB here, and I’ve got a flavor-packed journey for your taste buds that you won’t want to miss. Picture this – a tantalizing dance of chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and aromatic Cajun spices slow-cooking to perfection. That’s right, we’re diving into the world of Slow Cooker Jambalaya, a dish that’s not only easy to make but will have your family and friends begging for more.”– AB Continue reading

11/25/25 O7A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Rudyard Kipling’s If Read By Morgan Freeman

 

If— a poem by English poet Rudyard Kipling was written circa 1895 as a tribute to Leander Starr Jameson. It is written in the form of paternal advice to the poet’s son, John. This rendition is recited by Morgan Freeman. Continue reading