Well, the boy who would become Command Strange was just such a child. Growing up in Kazakhstan, the lure of his older brother's jungle and drum 'n' bass proved irresistible, and exposure to the music of icons like Roni Size, Aphrodite, and LTJ Bukem laid the foundations for what was to follow. By the age of sixteen Command Strange was already releasing music. With a focus on the melodic side of Dn
B, he quickly got the attention of the scene's elite. The likes of Bryan Gee, Jumpin Jack Frost, Andy C, Goldie, DJ Hype, LTJ Bukem, Fabio & Grooverider regularly supported his productions, and with airplay on prestigious stations like BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, his reputation as one to watch was secured. And he hasn't slowed down since. Releases on Metalheadz, Good Looking, Integral, Fokuz, Hospital and Med School have proven his versatility, with the Command Strange sound evolving to encompass harder, nastier styles alongside his pristine musicality. In a scene where releasing one artist album is a major achievement, Command Strange's back catalog already includes three of them, “Soul Booster” and “Episode 91” on Fokuz, and “Joy”, his team-up with Intelligent Manners, on DJ Marky's Innerground imprint. In 2015, Command Strange was signed to V Recordings, and it represents the ultimate fit for this exceptional producer from Kazakhstan. One of the most respected labels 30 years in the game, V Recordings remains at the forefront of drum and bass, while staying true to its junglist beginnings—an ideal setting for this diversely talented musician. Now being one of the rising acts at V Recordings family, and with a reputation as a DJ that's seen him hype crowds across Europe, North America and beyond, at places like Boomtown, Sun & Bass, Basscamp, Pirate Station and Fabric, Command Strange has racked up achievements that are distant dreams for many artists twice his age. Even so, as he continues to develop, collaborate, and innovate, there's no doubt there are many more incredible things to come for Command Strange. Watch carefully.
