Rodrick Kearse, better known by his stage name SuaVay Nova is an independent American recording artist, and songwriter. He is known for his trademarked Nova that he introduces himself by at the beginning of a song. In the short amount of time he has been recording r&b music, he has become a very skilled songwriter, influenced by artists such as The Weeknd, Drake, and Frank Ocean. His music is drawn heavily from the uses of marijuana and codeine that is incorporated into the smooth and chill layouts of each track.