
James Gardin ft. DJ Y’z | Streetlight Sessions
Episode 1 | 8m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
James Gardin & DJ Y’z light up Streetlight Sessions with an upbeat hip hop session.
Under the glow of the streetlight, Lansing’s own James Gardin, joined by DJ Y’z, performs “No Better” and “Everybody Move” from his 2026 album Love & Gardin. In an intimate setting, Gardin reflects on crafting positivity through hip hop, while DJ Y’z shares insight into the essential skill behind a great DJ.
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James Gardin ft. DJ Y’z | Streetlight Sessions
Episode 1 | 8m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
Under the glow of the streetlight, Lansing’s own James Gardin, joined by DJ Y’z, performs “No Better” and “Everybody Move” from his 2026 album Love & Gardin. In an intimate setting, Gardin reflects on crafting positivity through hip hop, while DJ Y’z shares insight into the essential skill behind a great DJ.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipI know you see how it all works out.
Win after win we dont keep no count.
I found the secret yeah I figured it out.
And now we all got a reason to shout.
You know how we do.
They all love how we move.
We just make it work.
Boss up cause we know our worth.
I can't think of one thing I would fix.
Just checked every box on my list.
It's perfect I can't miss.
And guess what?
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Life's so good I just hit my dance.
Moving smooth got you in a trance.
Can't keep it in so I had to share.
Play my part so you see that clear.
They probably say that I look like goals.
Shine so brigh let me strike my pose.
Drip so hard that I break the mold I'm the main event.
Now watch me go go go go go go go go go go go.
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I know you see how it all works out.
Win after win we don't keep no count.
I found the secret yeah I figured it out.
And now we all got a reason to shout.
You know how we do.
They all love how we move.
We just make it work.
Boss up.
It don't get no better than this.
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All right.
James Gardin and DJ Y'z, the inaugural guests here on Streetlight Sessions.
I first just want to get your thoughts on this set.
And being the first guests here on Streetlight Sessions.
What's this What's this mean to you, James?
This means a lot like, this is really, really cool.
To be a part of something that I know will be amazing and keep going and be the first person?
Honored.
Pretty dope.
Right?
What do you think of the set?
We got trash cans.
We got a little, little fire going here for you.
Very urban.
Very I feel like I'm in the moment.
I feel like I'm a street performer.
It feels real.
And of course, the street light.
Yeah.
That I want to talk about you your niche as a hip hop artist, James.
I mean, when people hea your music, it's it's positive.
It's upbeat.
How did you fall into that?
So I jokingly used to say, I'm the most encouraging rapper in the world.
And but I love, like being able to make people feel good inside and out.
And so it just makes sense that I make music like that and it encourages me.
So I want to bring in DJ Y'z here as well.
DJ Y'z, first of all, you crushed that first song.
Can you talk about the relationship that and synergy that you share with James?
Well, first of all, we're friends.
So of course I and we both love music and we both like similar styles.
And actually just going outside of the boundaries of, you know, doing things different.
So, we meshed well together and we just have fun.
Really.
That's really it.
For fellow DJs out there watching.
Can you give them one quick tip on... what must a good DJ be able to do?
It's all about the music first.
If you love music, you can be a good DJ.
Potentially.
"Potentially?
Heavy on "potentially," right?
James next song, what are we going to hear?
What's the inspiration behind it?
The next song is called Everybody Move and, you know, hip hop is dance music.
That's what I believe.
And, I just want to get people moving, whether that's inside or out.
Well, let's move.
Let's do it.
Everybody Move.
DJ Y'z.
Thank you.
I'm feeling real light on my feet.
Let the vibe get live to the beat.
I'm feeling real smooth in my step.
In the spot too cool, too fresh.
And I'm here for a great time.
We on track like a straight line.
And we been on ten.
Turn it up loud.
Let the party begin.
Make space.
Step back.
Move quick.
Don't slack.
They say.
We back.
Now watch them Get down.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me!
Everybody move with me!
Everybody move with me!
No sleep we going in.
We up, we back again.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me.
Move like a boss.
Do what I wanna.
We got the whole spot hot like a sauna.
Push it up, break it down.
Let your body go.
You a star.
That's a fact.
Everybody knows.
Got the spot hypnotized.
We locked in so synchronized.
This is what we do I love ho it feels I know you feel it too.
No sleep we going in.
We up, we back again.
No sleep, we going in.
We up.
We back again.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me!
Everybody move with me!
Everybody move with me!
No sleep we going in.
We up, we back again.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me.
Go ahead.
Let your body flow.
Ain't nobody stopping you.
Let the vibe take control.
Show em all how you groove.
Shine bright.
Go ahead and glow.
Now the party's all on you.
Now let the vibe take control.
I know you know what to do.
No sleep we going in.
We up, we back again.
No sleep, we going in.
We up we (shh) go.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me!
Everybody move with me!
Everybody move with me!
No sleep we going in.
We up we back again.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me.
Everybody move with me!
Everybody move with me.
No sleep we going in.
We up we back again!
Everybody move me!
Everybody move with me!
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