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.

6/30/16 O&A NYC DANCE: A Conversation With Bones The Machine

By Walter Rutledge

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Bones The Machine has become one of the most visible members of Flex dance community. Bones style of contortion, illusion, and an urban theatrics has caught the eye of the public, and the notoriety has propelled him and his crew, The Next Level Squad, to worldwide acclaim. Bones and Next Level Squad have introduced their special brand of Flex to international audiences with performances in London, Japan, and Germany and recently starred in an ad campaign with Diesel for Joog Jeans. Continue reading

6/29/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Gorillaz – Feel Good Inc.

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Feel Good Inc. is a song by British virtual band Gorillaz. The song features De La Soul. The lyrical themes of the song revolve around isolation and escapism.The song was the lead single from the band’s second studio album Demon Days on May 9, 2005.

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6/29/16 O&A NYC WILDIN WEDNESDAY: Taxi: Funniest Moments

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Taxi,  an ensemble cast sitcom aired from 1978 – 1982 on ABC and from 1982 -1983 on NBC. The series focused on the everyday lives of a handful of New York City taxi drivers and their abusive dispatcher. The series won 18 Emmy Awards, including three for Outstanding Comedy Series. 
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6/29/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Kevin Durant Delivers Kd9’s Around NYC

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Kevin Durant basketball All-Star, and Nike pitchman has now added same day delivery service man to his resume. Continue reading

6/24/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: adidas Originals Teams Up With Pharrell For The BBC Pack

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Adidas Originals has teamed up with Pharrell Williams and his Billionaire Boys Club label. The new line gives the iconic Stan Smith a new look with a palm tree print, and a matching apparel line. Continue reading

6/29/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS: New York Knicks Welcome Derrick Rose- Full Introductory Press Conference

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Derrick Rose has officially become a New York Knick. In a press conference on Friday at Madison Square Garden the 2011 NBA MVP’s spoke to press following the  Wednesday trade from the Chicago Bulls. Rose will wear the No. 25 jersey, a number he donned in high school to honor slain Chicago hoops star  ‘Benji’ Wilson.

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6/28/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Jesse Williams BET Speech

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Actor Jesse Williams discusses race relations and equal rights in America at the BET Awards. The actor, who received the network’s humanitarian award from BET chairman and CEO Debra Lee, for his prominent role in the Black Lives Matter movement, dedicated his award to “the activists, the civil rights attorneys, the struggling parents, the families, the teachers, the students that are realizing that a system built to divide and impoverish and destroy us cannot stand if we do.”  Continue reading

6/27/16 O&A NYC DANCE: Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center’s Final Performance Tuesday June 28

By Walter Rutledge

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The 40th Anniversary season of the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center will conclude on Tuesday June 28 with a special by Philadanco and Marshall Swiney. Continue reading

6/21/16 O&ANYC WITH WaleStylez-Song Of The Day:Bryson Tiller Don’t

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

 

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Don’t is the debut single by American singer Bryson Tiller. It was released on May 20, 2015, as the first single for his debut studio album Trapsoul. The song was produced by Dope Boi Beatz. Lyrically, at the start of the second verse, the song samples Shake It Off by Mariah Carey. This song peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard 100, where it became Tiller’s first top 40 hit and his highest charting single to date.

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6/22/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Rotimi – Lotto ft 50 Cent

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Olurotimi Akinosho better known by his stage name, Rotimi, is a singer-songwriter, actor and model. He’s best known for his roles as Darius Morrison on the Starz Network’s Boss, and Dre on Power. Rotimi is also the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of FrontRoSeat Productions. Continue reading