I've been listening to, dancing to, and DJing House Music since back in the day. I consider myself a student of the scene’s history and a fan of legendary venues like Paradise Garage, The Warehouse, and Muzic Box—though I was never lucky enough to experience them firsthand. However, I did get to see The Hacienda, Quadrant Park, The Sound Factory, and Shelleys at their peak. I originally learned to mix vinyl on a pair of belt-driven turntables before upgrading to 1210s and eventually switching to digital about five years ago. Why does this matter? Because learning to DJ on vinyl gives you a deep appreciation for the music and an intuitive feel for what works and what doesn’t. It teaches you how to read the flow of a track and know exactly when to mix in and out to keep the crowd engaged. I’m now based in New York City, but I’m originally from the Northwest of the UK, where I played clubs and bars around Liverpool and Manchester—places I always believed had the best scene and atmosphere. If you’ve ever been to Quadrant Park or the Blackburn raves, then you know exactly what I mean. DJs like Andy Carroll, Mike Knowler, Graeme Park, and Mike Pickering were truly ahead of their time, introducing and educating their crowds with a brand-new form of music. They played a huge role in inspiring me when I was first learning the art of entertaining people through the music I played. Musically, I now play everything from Detroit Techno and Tech House to Disco, Afro House, and Vocal House—touching on all points in between. My sets are inspired by the long, immersive journeys crafted by Junior Vasquez, Larry Levan, Sasha, and Danny Tenaglia. I'm not particularly a fan of EDM, but as Carl Cox once said, *"If EDM is your entry drug into the broad church of house music, then it’s all good—it leads to new places"* (or words to that effect).