It's hard for me to write about KM/FM because I know them more as Patrick, Freddy, and Marky - a laid-back-yet-sophisticated laser cat that I befriended in a dark alley behind Club Six in SF, a thoughtful new friend who inspires everyone around him to reach beyond their limits, and a big brother who always looks out for his friends, respectively. It's been a privilege to help enable the creative vision of this group. Thank you for welcoming me to the crew.

There's nothing more I can say that could paint a better picture of who they are to the public, so I will let their words and the mix speak for themselves.

Without further ado, I proudly present King Most, Freddy Anzures and Marky, aka KM/FM, interviewed by our very own JP Capulong. - Marcie, SFNY Connect

How did KM/FM come to fruition?

KM: We were all friends prior and SFNY gave us a formal place to be creative together. Our bond via various interests and pastimes was already there, but being the musical face of SFNY really established the concept of KM/FM.

F: Hah. We all spent a Saturday hanging out high on life, digging for records all over SF and ending with sushi and sake at a hole in the wall spot on Van Ness. That day forever has come to be known as "Decks In The City"…turning turntables all over town…the homies version of that show y'all womens in NY watched; guess which one of us plays who.

M: Patrick and I go way back and have been throwing events together for a while now...I linked up with Freddy, then we started collaborating as FM with creative projects like Future Shock, Daft iN Africa, and Hot Wax. SFNY brought us all together as KM/FM, when we started making mixes to help promote the party, and things just clicked...

You’ve done a few mixes together…which one is your favorite and why?

KM: I really like SFNY2, SFNY5, and The Disco Mix. What's great is that I can recall a particular feeling at the time each mix was made. With SFNY2 I solidified my place as the "hip-hop party rock" DJ in relation to SFNY, and I was listening to a lot of new hip-hop around then. But my SFNY5 mix is actually the exact opposite, almost an intentional response. It's me selecting jazz-inspired tracks and letting them breathe. It's me using the concept of "the mix" as a way to collect and share music you can listen to rather than a platform for flexing my DJ skills.

I also like The Disco Mix because we all got to go off on a particular genre and theme - soulful disco music - which is near and dear to our hearts and record crates. Also it was for a really fun party (NYE 2010) that we threw with our friends at The Summit.

F: This one is my favorite so far. People naturally label what you do and how you do it as a way to define who you are to them. I like surprises.

M: My favorite KM/FM mix is WONDERFULL, a promo mix we did for DJ Spinna's yearly tribute to Stevie Wonder in San Francisco. What I liked about that mix was the "Wonderland" theme, where each of us explored Stevie's influence on the dance floor and delved even further down the rabbit hole with his deeper tracks. It had a nice flow, cohesiveness, and of course the selection...You can't really go wrong with Stevie's incredible catalog. I can listen to that mix anytime...

It’s safe to say that SFNY has grown up since we first started this gig in 2009.  We are currently on the 5th installment of SFNY.  How has this event evolved?  Where do you guys see it a year from now?

KM: It has evolved a lot. We now have a focus, goals, and ideals we all try to follow - and they are more than just "throwing a cracking party." We have deeper things to accomplish with SFNY. A year from now? I'd rather plead the fifth. But we can make it if we try.

F: SFNY is growing up…it's what happens when you go to NY from SF a bunch of times and see what it takes to distinguish yourself out in the big city. Hopefully we're doing something very special…on both coasts. A year from now we'll be meeting new people, taking on new challenges, and going new places…not only in SF and NY but all over.

M: SFNY has definitely evolved from a glorified birthday party to the high concept, bi-coastal event you see today. I think this evolution came naturally because all of us wanted to make each SFNY better than the next. Personally though, SFNY gives me an excuse to visit New York, bring old/new friends together, and just have fun...If we're still having fun doing this a year from now, I'll be happy.

SFNY5 has a really fresh 1920's theme to it.  What would you say is the modern day musical representation for the 1920's/1930's Cotton Club sound?

KM: I think if we stick specifically to music that has a jazz nucleus, then I would say "Park Bench People" by Jose James. It's new and obviously rooted in jazz, but it pays homage to hip-hop's Freestyle Fellowship. It leaps across genres and time periods, which we always end up doing in some shape or form.

F: Common "I Am Music" b/w Prince "Sexy MF"

M: "Broken Vibes" by Taylor McFerrin. It's a modern interpretation of jazz, with the beatbox channeling scat jazz and improvisation. Shout out to Rude Movements for putting out a great record!

SFNY4 was all about boat shoes and that yacht club look.  What are you going to be wearing for the Social Club?

KM: I might just rebel and wear camo.

F: Humphrey Bogart, son.

M: I haven't even thought that far ahead yet! But I think I'ma have to Netflix "Harlem Nights" for inspiration, lol.

Quick, your record collection is on fire (knock on wood) and you only have enough time to save 5 records. Name them!

KM: The test pressing I did for Kero One's "Check The Blueprints," which is the first time I made it onto vinyl, and my first copy of Stevie Wonder's "Do I Do" 12". I don't know, I think I would worry about saving hard drives and compact flash cards actually.

F: Will I have had the foresight to put my entire record collection on the cloud? Hah. I'd save my copy of "Herbie Hancock Demonstrates The Rhodes Sound.", a promotional flexi disc taken out of a 1970's issue of Downbeat.

M: Tough question. I will say that my Starvue "Upward Bound" LP is definitely coming with me!

KM/FM are still looking to do a monthly in SF.

SFNY Connect presents SFNY Social Club

Music by KM/FM • Shred One • Kon • Waajeed • Chairman Mao

Enjoy a special performance courtesy of The Harlem School of The Arts.

Hosted by The Mighty G-Man • Sponsored by Wax Poetics, Société Perrier and Goorin Bros.

Sunday 25 September 2011 • Manhattan • Doors 2pm Show 3pm

Hudson • 356 W. 58th • Manhattan • RSVP to ensure entry.