cocktail hour is where the party starts – but not in a loud way. it’s that smooth part of the night when guests just arrived, got a drink in their hand, and are catchin’ up. so the music gotta hit just right – chill, cool, and full of vibe.
at The Wedding DJ Man of NYC, we treat cocktail hour like a mood-setter. no harsh beats. no hype yet. just smooth tunes that make folks nod their heads while sippin’ that prosecco. think rooftop in SoHo, think backyard in Crown Heights – all about good energy.
we don’t just put on a boring playlist. nah. we mix real-time. maybe some Erykah Badu, some soft afrobeats, jazzy hip-hop, chill indie, or neo-soul. we pick songs that feel good – no matter who’s listenin’.
got older guests? we can slide in some classics. younger crowd? we’ll throw in some familiar but laid-back edits. we even take light requests if someone walks up like, “yo, can you play some bossa nova or light reggae?” – yeah, we got you.
did one in the Upper West Side – outside garden venue. they wanted jazz, but not old man jazz. we hit ‘em with lo-fi jazz-hop blends, smooth horns over soft drums. guests were vibin’ hard.
another time in Brooklyn, couple wanted a Caribbean cocktail hour. we laid down slow soca, light dancehall, some Beres Hammond – all low-key. even the bartenders were groovin’.
cocktail hour sets the first impression. guests walk in, look around, and start to relax. music controls that. too loud? they’re annoyed. too boring? they dip outside. we keep it just right – warm, smooth, and city-cool.
if you’re lookin’ for a Wedding DJ in NYC who understands the flow of the night from the very first drink – hit us up.
If we’re already doing your wedding—cocktail hour’s a no-brainer. But if you just want music for this part only? We can do that too.
Text or call (929) 356-7601 and we’ll set it up. You tell us the vibe—you’ll get exactly that.
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