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There is a method to the magic in the way Qool DJ Marv presents and plays music. He tunes into the design and atmosphere of the venue & the energy of the people, then blends what he sees with what he hears. Intertwining many styles for many faces from many places, Marv gets your attention with buttery blends & a fluid, continuously ascending momentum that feels inviting, relatable, and captivating. It’s as if he knew you were coming.Born & raised in Philadelphia, Marv’s path began with bedroom practice in the late ’80s, early gigs at Emory University & Columbia University, and formative years around radio—interning at WDAS, observing & learning at WKCR while sitting in on Stretch & Bobbito’s late night Hip Hop sessions, and appearing on WBAI’s Underground Railroad with DJ Spinna & J-Smooth. In the mid-’90s, residencies at Bar Six, Ludlow Bar, APT & other downtown NYC rooms sharpened his ability to read a room and guide it.That same era also gave rise to buttamilk—a brief but influential cultural concept rooted in Philly, where DJ-curated Jazz-flavored instrumentals, live voices, and spoken word coexisted. Buttamilk was about enriching flavor & nourishment, cultural presentation, and community. That philosophy still runs subtly through everything Marv plays.From 1998 through August 2024, Marv worked extensively with HBO’s events department, providing DJ sets & pre-show music for premieres & screenings at venues including MoMA, Lincoln Center, The Museum of Natural History, the Apollo Theater in NYC and even the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. Since 2012, he has been a resident DJ within the Soho House ecosystem and continues to play regularly at Soho House & Dumbo House in New York City.Marv’s international journey began in 1999, when a cassette mixtape in circulation led to invitations from Manchester’s Rae & Christian and their creative network, including Grand Central Records, Counter Culture, Fat City Records, and the legendary Friends & Family parties. This opened doors to performances across the UK and Europe, as well as Ireland, Spain, Scotland, Norway, Russia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. A key figure in this chapter was Mr. Scruff, whose influence on UK club and festival culture helped situate Marv within a global community of DJs committed to eclecticism, warmth, and long-form musical storytelling.Since 1994, Marv has produced mixtapes, CDs, and digital compilations that illuminate soulful global underground music. His mixes are loved for their seamless continuity & thoughtful sequencing —guiding listeners from the familiar into discoveries with a fluid flow. Marv maintains & shares online an archive of over 700 recorded DJ mixes.During the COVID era, Marv developed his skill set & expanded into producing score-like atmospheric compositions, releasing multiple EPs & albums focused on mood, texture, and narrative support designed for podcasts, film, hospitality, listening-focused environments and your headphones & earbuds.By welcoming connection & bridging genres & eras, you’ll discern an exuberant idealism in a Qool DJ Marv set. He thinks & hopes, “With a universal vibe, everybody gets down.”https://www.youtube.com/@qooldjmarvhttps://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894https://tidal.com/artist/23883666

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Qool DJ Marv presents Buttamilk-FM | The Departure Lounge Episode #11 – January 22 2026

Jan 22nd, 2026 9:11 PM

Qool DJ Marv presents Buttamilk-FM | The Departure Lounge Episode #11 – January 22 2026Video of this previously live streamed set:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TAEylxY87QFinished Symphony - HybridAll I Do - Robert GlasperWarriorLoverHealerChild (feat. Louie) (BBL'D) - Alex Asher DanielRising & Falling - BarefootHold the Money - Pig&DanTwo Thousand & Seventeen - Four TetOcean Wide, Canyon Deep [feat. Laura Mvula] - Jacob Collier & Metropole Orkest & Jules BuckleyConstellations - Dwight Trible and The Life Force TrioDefy Gravity - Session VictimInterlaced Expressions - Larry HeardHigher Self - Ego Ella MaySormiou - LakashaHaven - KimoBuena Vista - Latin NightsTimelapse - SIERENDunes - Qool DJ MarvElevate - Mark Rae and ArpJuice - Ron TrentIsland Boogie (Mudd Remix) - Emperor MachineTutto Previsto (Two Soul Fusion Instrumental) - AnaneI Will Take You There (Grande mix by Beatconductor) - Staple Singers--- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gQLsodBsCys1_3Zbm83vg https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/qool-dj-marv-aural-memoirs-and-buttamilk-archives/id269880758 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894 https://bsky.app/profile/qooldjmarv.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/qooldjmarv/ https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/album/sound-paths-v-1 https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23883666 https://www.mixcloud.com/qooldjmarv/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/48vhJ2d1hVaFHf6gqXeTm0?si=fWO0N456QeWRMWLUtqe4Yg https://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv https://www.twitch.tv/qooldjmarv https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/QoolDJMarvMusic

Qool DJ Marv Live at Dumbo House - January 8 2026 - Cinematic Atmosphere

Jan 9th, 2026 2:21 PM

Qool DJ Marv Live at Dumbo House - January 8 2026 - Cinematic AtmospherePleasure to be a part of the inaugural Reel Connection mixer at Dumbo House. A mixer with an intention of connecting fellow film industry professionals. Thank you B @ Dumbo House. --- https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/houses/dumbo-house + Image by Warren ‘Stylez’ Harvey: https://www.instagram.com/warren_harvey_art/ --- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gQLsodBsCys1_3Zbm83vg https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/qool-dj-marv-aural-memoirs-and-buttamilk-archives/id269880758 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894 https://bsky.app/profile/qooldjmarv.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/qooldjmarv/ https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/album/sound-paths-v-1 https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23883666 https://www.mixcloud.com/qooldjmarv/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/48vhJ2d1hVaFHf6gqXeTm0?si=fWO0N456QeWRMWLUtqe4Yg https://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv https://www.twitch.tv/qooldjmarv https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/QoolDJMarvMusic

Qool DJ Marv Live at Dumbo House - January 4 2026 - Peace and Love Please

Jan 5th, 2026 1:00 PM

Qool DJ Marv Live at Dumbo House - January 4 2026 - Peace and Love Please --- https://www.sohohouse.com/en-us/houses/dumbo-house + Image by Kaaria Mucherera : https://portraitsofharlem.tumblr.com/post/140733204146/painter-kaaria-mucherera --- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gQLsodBsCys1_3Zbm83vg https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/qool-dj-marv-aural-memoirs-and-buttamilk-archives/id269880758 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894 https://bsky.app/profile/qooldjmarv.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/qooldjmarv/ https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/album/sound-paths-v-1 https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23883666 https://www.mixcloud.com/qooldjmarv/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/48vhJ2d1hVaFHf6gqXeTm0?si=fWO0N456QeWRMWLUtqe4Yg https://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv https://www.twitch.tv/qooldjmarv https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/QoolDJMarvMusic

Qool DJ Marv Live at Plant and People Kwanzaa Celebration in Philadelphia - December 26 2025

Dec 28th, 2025 5:03 PM

Qool DJ Marv Live at Plant and People Kwanzaa Celebration in Philadelphia - December 26 2025Giving thanks to Amma, Cherron and Dewey for including me and DJ/Producer Neal Conway as part of the program celebrating Kwanzaa. They have been doing so for 35 years, primarily in their home but this year's celebration was at their amazing plant shop and community hub in West Philly. The space, full of life, gives you life.https://plantandpeople.com/This recording is only my set from the celebration, you can learn about and listen to Neal Conway here: https://www.nealconwaymusic.com/As we all said in unison that day one of the seven days of Kwanzaa, "HARAMBEE"--- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gQLsodBsCys1_3Zbm83vg https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/qool-dj-marv-aural-memoirs-and-buttamilk-archives/id269880758 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894 https://bsky.app/profile/qooldjmarv.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/qooldjmarv/ https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/album/sound-paths-v-1 https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23883666 https://www.mixcloud.com/qooldjmarv/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/48vhJ2d1hVaFHf6gqXeTm0?si=fWO0N456QeWRMWLUtqe4Yg https://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv https://www.twitch.tv/qooldjmarv https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/QoolDJMarvMusic

Qool DJ Marv Live at The Good Good Harlem NYC - December 18 2025

Dec 26th, 2025 6:00 AM

Qool DJ Marv Live at The Good Good Harlem NYC - December 18 2025A warm and groovy good night at The Good Good.Thank you Justine, Juliet and Lesly! https://www.thegoodgoodnyc.com/ --- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gQLsodBsCys1_3Zbm83vg https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/qool-dj-marv-aural-memoirs-and-buttamilk-archives/id269880758 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894 https://bsky.app/profile/qooldjmarv.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/qooldjmarv/ https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/album/sound-paths-v-1 https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23883666 https://www.mixcloud.com/qooldjmarv/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/48vhJ2d1hVaFHf6gqXeTm0?si=fWO0N456QeWRMWLUtqe4Yg https://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv https://www.twitch.tv/qooldjmarv https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/QoolDJMarvMusic

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