Steven was introduced to the dance scene by a collective of DJs known as the Funky Soul Rebels. A young graphic designer from Brooklyn, he designed the invitations for FSR's debut appearance. The collaboration proved so successful, that this one-time task quickly flourished into a full-time job as Steven went on to design, promote and organize the crew's events. It was only a matter of time before he would end up collecting records and catching the fever to DJ himself. All it took was one gig, and Steven was totally hooked. In the following months he became a staple of New York nightllife, playing at bars, lounges and loft parties. His reputation grew, and in time Steven began to work alongside the very artists whose records he had been collecting over the years. Inspired by so much talent, he immersed himself in writing music and practicing percussion at events. "I would get booked with Seph overseas and after finishing my set, I'd play my drums over his set. Adding a live element to the mix would just make everyone in the party go crazy. It got to the point where I would make sure to bring my drums to every gig. Promoters loved it as an act." Steven recalls. Seph & Ven would make many more appearances and before long, their work in the studio began to pay off as well.