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.

4/29/17 O&A NYC MUSIC: Marvin Gaye- What’s Going On From Motown 25 (1983)

What’s Going On pleads for understanding. Marvin Gaye’s voice is markedly detached; a lonely, but passionate, voice in the crowd. The result of Gaye’s complex songwriting, combined with his abilities as a producer and an arranger was startlingly different from anything previously released by Motown.  Continue reading

4/28/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Ciara – Like A Boy

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Like A Boy is a song performed by R&B artist Ciara for her second album Ciara: The Evolution 2006. Written by Ciara, Candice Nelson, Balewa Muhammad, J. Que, Ezekiel Lewis, and Calvin Kenon, it is the third release in the U.S. and second single in Europe.
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4/28/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Palace 2017 Summer Lookbook

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Palace London-based brand  announced a few months ago the brand will be opening a new store in New York City, Palace has unveiled its 2017 summer lookbook that is packed full of quality offerings for summer. Continue reading

(Repost) 8/30/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY- TRIBUTE: Three Black Kings- An Ailey Classic

By Walter Rutledge

3-blk-kngsThree Black Kings was the last dance and music collaboration between choreographer Alvin Ailey and composer/musician Duke Ellington.  Continue reading

4/27/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Chanel’s Gabrielle Bag Campaign Film Starring Pharrell Williams

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

 

Chanel’s Gabrielle handbag ad campaign with Pharrell Williams.Pharrell Williams has made history by becoming Chanel’s first bag campaign male model. Continue reading

4/27/17 O&A NYC THURSDAY MORNING FUNNIES: The Simpsons- Donald Trump’s First 100 Days In Office

Donald Trump reviews his accomplishments from his first 100 days in office. Continue reading

4/27/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aaliyah – Try Again

Try Again by recording artist Aaliyah was written by Static Major andTimothy Mosley , and produced by Timbaland. The song was released on February 22, 2000, as the lead single for the soundtrack to the film Romeo Must Die. Continue reading

4/26/17 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Wiz Khalifa – We Dem Boyz

We Dem Boyz is a song by hip hop artist Wiz Khalifa from his fifth studio album Blacc Hollywood. On February 11, 2014, it was released by Rostrum Records and Atlantic Records as the album’s first single. It was produced by Detail and Choppa Boi. Continue reading

9/13/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Tribute To Chapelle Show Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories- Prince

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The late comedian Charlie Murphy tells the story of his 1985 encounter with Prince. Murphy and his entourage are invited by Prince to his home. Prince challenges Murphy and his crew to play him and the Revolution in a game of basketball- the shirts against the blouses. Continue reading

4/25/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Supreme x Nike Air More Uptempo Official Release Date

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Supreme and Nike Air More Uptempo is going to be a beautiful collaboration to remember in the sneaker culture.  Supreme have officially announced the release of its Nike Air More Uptempo collaboration.  Continue reading