Solved - Slick 'N Flash - Self Drive (1997)

Simon Aksenfeld, known as For Future's
sake and Avenue F, Is a quintessential New Yorker and an influential figure in the city's dance music scene. Ukrainian born and New York raised, Aksenfeld studied at the prominent Broadway Dance Center, training as a professional ballroom dancer, and later would go on to learn alongside legendary house dancers Ejoe and Brian Green. This is where his love for house music began to take shape. 

Simon is one of New York City's most versatile vinyl only DJs, showmen, and storytellers, recognized by Spiritual Mental Physical NYC as an "exceptional talent and musical magician". seamlessly blending genres together, and knowing exactly when to amp up, pull back, and cruise control the energy of a room into the wee hours of the night. 

A respected crate digger and artful music curator, Simon can be found at the renowned Al Record Shop during the week, where he helms the store's famed dance music section (if you're lucky you may catch him spinning in the back when you pop by). 

Along with the former mentioned For Future's Sake credits his sound signature to his biggest musical influences, including legends Theo Parrish, Danny Krivit, DJ Harvey, Danny Tenaglia, and Toshi.

Been following dance music since the early days, started off listening to house, migrated to techno after listening to a life changing essential mix from Darren emerson and being educated by a friend back home about the joys and intricacies of techno who also introduced me to the Arches in Glasgow when it was in full swing with the Slam boys doing their weekly sessions.

Always looking for music that challenges and pushes the boundaries and I still like to keep an open mind and ears to all kinds of music from general pop, rock and Jazz. My passion still remains for techno which I fell is often misunderstood to be banging 4/4 euro trance. Music has to be about emotion and feeling, with my insprations and loves coming in particular the Detroit sound from the likes of Robert Hood, Carl Craig. However, not forgetting my Glasgow roots, they have been central to my inspiration. Maybe it's the dull grey winter nights that helps bring out the creativity in us!

Hoping that I can share my passion and enthusiasm and give something for others to enjoy while getting plenty of personal pleasure at the same time.


Solved - Slick 'N Flash - Self Drive (1997)

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