Video: Iyaz, “Replay”

We think we hear this in our lucid dreams every morning when our alarm goes off and Hot 97 is playing, but we might be projecting. This is definitely pop, but it’s got just enough island vibes that we’re singing it in our brains already, which is appropriate since Iyaz’s shawty is like a melody in his head that… you get the drift.

Suite903 DJ: Qool DJ Marv

Suite903: No. 4

There is a method to his magic in the way Qool DJ Marv presents and plays music. He tunes into the atmosphere of the venue and the energy of the people, and then he blends what he sees with what he hears. Intertwining many styles for many faces from many places, Qool DJ Marv captivates you with his blend. The effortless flow & continuously ascending momentum of his wide ranging sets is inviting, hypnotic, & breathtaking. Qool DJ Marv crafts an unforgettable feel good get down party where everyone in the room will hear something that they enjoy. It’s as if he knew you were coming.

An inventive pioneer, Qool DJ Marv deliberately defies categorization to great effect. An evening of Qool DJ Marv may include mind boggling array of selections spanning many eras and decades of music including Rhythm & Blues, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Latin, House, Jazz, Funk, Rock and Soul classics, and Eclectic beats from around the world.

It’s Qool DJ Marv’s laid-back demeanor and the playfully enchanting smile that you 1st notice. He’s genuinely pleased to meet you and despite his even keel, he’s bubbling at the thought of what he has in store for your listening, dancing, and celebratory pleasure. There’s an exuberant idealism in Marv’s appealing mix that bridges us all – with a universal vibe, everybody gets down.

Listen: Suite903: No.4

Courtney John, “Lucky Man”

Courtney John’s new album Made in Jamaica is a celebration of old school lovers rock so this throwback video is perfectly appropriate and awesome. Is his voice not like butter?

DJ Cosi

Cosi gets down not just for the funk of it, but for the love of it. He spins because nothing else is quite as satisfying and that is why New York is proud to claim him as one of its own.. “I play a mix of 70 & 80s R&B classics, funk, 80’s pop, hip-hop, reggae, afro-beat and house music,” Cosi explains. “I have a knack for knowing what people want to hear from just reading the crowd. When I play it, they dance. That’s the best feeling.” The feeling continues, even into his 15th year of spinning, as one of the few DJs who has truly mastered his art. He seamlessly blends several, if not all, of these genres throughout the evening, flawlessly moving the minds and bodies of those in the audience, making him one of the most sought-after DJs in New York City. If you’ve been to one of the myriad parties where Cosi has played, you’d know this experience first hand. Quite simply, his talent touches your soul. Tastemakers at Nike, The Gap, Brooks Brothers, MOMA, Hugo Boss, Timberland, Vibe Magazine, Phat Farm, The Chris Rock Show, Pepsi, The Magic Johnson Foundation, Enyce, Yves Saint Laurent, The National Basketball Players’ Association, The Fader Magazine, the Hudson Hotel, the W Hotel and many others have experienced this first-hand.

Listen: Suite903 Vol. 2-DJ Cosi

Heavy D, “No Matter What”

Before the video for Long Distance Girl, the first single off Heavy D’s reggae-tinged VIbes album, the last we’d heard from the overweight lover was a surprisingly abrasive contribution to Jiggaman’s Blueprint 2, which even then was a far cry from the Video Soul sensibilities of something like “Nuttin’ But Love.” Honestly, we’re not altogether sure how to receive Heavy D the reggae artist, but at least it looks like he’s having fun. Vibes, the artist’s third solo album (whatever happened to The Boyz?) is in stores now.