Command Strange

Command Strange is the stage name of Alexey Fuifanov, who grew up in Kazakhstan and later based himself in London. His older brother introduced him to drum and bass when he was seven. Fuifanov has said he began making music because he wanted to be part of rave culture, and was releasing music by the age of sixteen. His early work included “Sun Is Shining” on Liquid Brilliants and “Goodbye/Music Take Your Mind”, a collaboration with Intelligent Manners for All Street Recordings. In 2009, he released the single I Tell You Yes / She Don't Understand on Funk Star Records.

Command Strange has released music on V Recordings, Fokuz, Metalheadz, Good Looking, Grid Recordings, Hospital Records, Med School, Innerground, Liquicity and Integral Records. His albums include Soul Booster and Episode 91, both on Fokuz, and Joy, made with Intelligent Manners for Innerground. Other collaborations include “Won’t Say Goodbye” with Artificial Intelligence, featuring MC Tali. His music has received support from Goldie, LTJ Bukem, Bryan Gee, Andy C, Fabio & Grooverider and DJ Hype. Another V Recordings release was “Brand New Style,” featuring MC Fats.

In 2021, he released the EP “Mystery” on V Recs.

In 2025, Command Strange worked with The Green Man (TGM) on Alone In The Dark (Command Strange Rmx), released on Beatalistics. That year he also released Loyalty EP with T.R.A.C. on Liquid V and Unreleased EP Vol.2 on Antillectual Beats. His DJ sets included appearances at fabric, Peckham Audio and Planet Wax, where he played in December. In November, he performed at fabric and The Art School.

In 2026, Command Strange released Electric EP on V Recordings and Never Went Away on Soulem Recordings with Cnof, Kays and Untrue. His 2026 performances included appearances at Ampere, Electric Ballroom and Concorde 2.