Derrick May
Derrick May is an American electronic musician and DJ born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 6, 1963. A key figure in both the Detroit techno and techno genres, May has not released a proper studio album. His standing as a producer was established by his Transmat label's early yield of classic cuts -- "Strings of Life," "Kaos" and "Nude Photo," among others, all released under the name Rhythim is Rhythim in the late '80s, which would influence techno and electronica artists for decades. May's releases practically halted during the '90s; however, Sony Japan put out a compilation of his tracks in 1995 titled Innovator.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 1.171 |
Birthday | 1963-04-06 |
Place of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
Also Known As | The Innovator, Rhythim Is Rhythim, The Belleville Three , Mayday , X-Ray , |
1998
Modulations
7.3/12
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Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin
7/1
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Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin
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God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines
0/0
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God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines
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The Last Angel of History
6.7/7
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The Last Angel of History
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Kraftwerk: Pop Art
7.7/9
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2003
Intellect: Techno House Progressive
0/0
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Era Of Dance
8/1
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Laurent Garnier: Off the Record
8/3
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