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.

1/14/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ:Davido ft. Mafikizolo-Tchelete (Goodlife)

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), better known by his stage name Davido, is an American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer. His 2011 single Dami Duro was well received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music (a record label home to Sina Rambo, B. Red and DeeKay).He has produced songs for Naeto C, Skales, Tiwa Savage and Sauce Kid. In April 2012, he signed an endorsement deal with MTN Nigeria.

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1/13/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Supreme x Nike Air More Uptempo

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

After rumors and speculation of what the next Supreme collaboration would be, images have surfaced of apparently what to expect from NYC powerhouse Supreme. Adding another notch to its collaborative works with Nike, the Swoosh’s More Uptempo silhouette has been selected as the canvas of choice.There’s no official imagery or set date as to when we should expect these to release, but stick with us and we’ll provide further release developments upon availability. Continue reading

1/13/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Cashmere Cat – Trust Nobody ft. Selena Gomez, Tory Lanez

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Trust Nobody is a song by Norwegian DJ and record producer Cashmere Cat, featuring vocals by American singer Selena Gomez and Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. It was released on September 30, 2016, as the second single of Cashmere Cat’s debut studio album, Wild Love (2016).Cashmere Cat co-wrote the track with Benny Blanco, Frank Dukes, Starrah and Selena Gomez. It was produced by Cashmere Cat, Benny Blanco and Frank Dukes.

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4/22/21 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: The Nicholas Brothers and Dorothy Dandridge- Chattanooga Choo Choo (1941)

The Nicholas Brothers and Dorothy Dandridge dance in Chattanooga Choo Choo from the 1941 Sun Valley Serenade. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song, and inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1996. Continue reading

1/12/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez Fashion: adidas NMD R1 OG 2017

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Adidas NMD_R1 Primeknit OG has had in 2016, it has easily become one of the most popular and highly sought after sneakers at the moment, especially the Primeknit versions. This OG colorway comes with a Black Primeknit upper, a full length White Boost midsole, and red and blue EVA inserts on the midsole.The adidas NMD_R1 Primeknit OG is currently scheduled to return on January 14,2017 for a retail price of $170. Continue reading

1/12/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: “Club Ark Eternal”, KENZO Resort & Men’s SS17 movie by Partel Oliva

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

KENZO recently released Club Ark Eternal, an original short film that pays homage to nightlife as a powerful source of alternative energies against racism, sexual oppression and class violence. Continue reading

1/12/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY ON THURSDAY: Full Frontal with Samantha Bee- People Are Saying: Trump Likes Pee

“We’re not saying that Trump likes water sports, we’re just saying that people are saying that.”- Samantha Bee Continue reading

1/12/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Someday We’ll All Be Free- Take 6 and Lalah Hathaway and Bonus track: Donny Hathaway ( Rare Live version)


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Someday We’ll All Be Free performed by the Grammy Award winning all-male a cappella Take 6 and Lalah Hathaway. Her father Donny Hathaway originally  wrote and performed the song. O&A NYC has also include a rare live version performed by Donny Hathaway.  Continue reading

The Remade And 400ml Unveil The Custom Air Jordan 4 “Chinese New Year”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

The Remade recently teamed up with 400ML to design a custom Air Jordan 4 with a Chinese NewYear theme. Utilizing premium caviar leather the shoes exude a sense of luxury as the Jumpman logo is replaced with a gold-plated Chinese character for wealthHappy New Year in Chinese is found on the tongue and a fish scale design is applied on the midsole. Each pair requires around 20 hours to hand make and includes a premium wooden box, red handkerchief along with other accessories. Available in both kids and adult sizes, The Remade x 400ml Air Jordan 4 Chinese New Year Pack will be available from 400ML January 13.

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1/11/17 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: DJ Snake – The Half ft. Jeremih, Young Thug, Swizz Beatz

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Encore is the debut studio album by the French electronic music producer DJ Snake, released on August 5,2016 by Interscope Records. It was preceded by the lead single Middle featuring English singer Bipolar Sunshine. The single was a huge success, reaching the top-twenty in France and the United States,as well as the top-ten and top-five in the United Kingdom and Australia. Continue reading