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.

5/31/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: F1 25 – Iconic Rivals ft. Lewis Hamilton and Kylian Mbappé

EA Sports F1 25 has officially hit the track. The latest entry in the Formula 1 video game franchise was released today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, promising to deliver the most realistic racing simulation of the series so far. Continue reading

5/31/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Chella – My Darling

My Darling  by Chella, but it sounds like a great track. Chella is definitely a talented artist who has managed to captivate his fans with his unique style of music. It’s no surprise that his releases consistently gain many streams and commendations for his excellent work.

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5/28/25 WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Lil Buck at BSV Session Special

Charles Lil Buck Riley is a dancer, actor and model from Memphis, Tennessee, who specializes in a style of street dance called Jookin. Continue reading

5/28/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Latto – Somebody

Alyssa Michelle Stephens, a Hip Hop artist from Atlanta, is known professionally as Latto (formerly called Mulatto). Continue reading

5/27/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Commited – The Most Powerful Motivational Speech Compilation for Success and Working Out

Committed! Ambition is a key to motivation, but it’s a commitment to the pursuit of your goal, and a commitment to excellence, that will enable you to attain the success you seek. Be Committed, do the thing and you will be given the power. Continue reading

5/26/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: DanceAfrica 2025- Mozambique: Movement! Magic! Manifestation!

By Walter Rutledge

DanceAfrica 2025- Mozambique: Movement! Magic! Manifestation! is the crown jewel of the annual four-day celebration of African and African influenced culture. The festivities coincide with the Memorial Day holiday weekend May 23rd thru May 26th at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. Now in its 48th season Dance Africa continues its healing message through the voices of the Diaspora. The 2025 season transported us to the east African country of Mozambique. Continue reading

5/25/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Oh Happy Day- Edwin Hawkins Singers

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Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of an 18th-century hymn. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. Hawkins’ arrangement quickly became a “standard” and has been recorded by hundreds of artists. It was included on the RIAA Songs of the Century list and won Hawkins a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance in 1970.  Continue reading

5/24/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Naomi’s Unforgettable Paris Week

Naomi Campbell began Paris Fashion Week in fittings with Chanel, who dressed her throughout — including for a special moment: receiving the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture. Continue reading

5/24/25 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Lobster Tail

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and nothing says summer like outdoor grilling. For those who have cut back on pork why not try grilled Lobster? Lobster tail is kinda expensive, and therefore it seems pretty fancy. But it’s actually incredibly easy to make. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is the perfect dinner to make for a special occasion. The herb butter is PERFECT.   
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5/23/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Mr. Vegas – Bruk It Down


 Mr. Vegas, is a Jamaican dancehall musician who found fame in 1998 with hits such as “Yu Sure”, “Jack It Up”, and “Latest News”.  Continue reading