Derrick May

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.

  • Title: Derrick May
  • Popularity: 0.061
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1963-04-06
  • Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Homepage: http://www.transmatrecords.com
  • Also Known As: The Innovator, Rhythim Is Rhythim, The Belleville Three , Mayday , X-Ray , MayDerrick
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Derrick May Movies

  • 1998
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    Modulations
    Modulations

    7.3 1998 HD

    Less a documentary than a primer on all electronic music. Featuring interviews with nearly every major player past and present, as well as a few...

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  • 2006
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    Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin
    Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin

    7 2006 HD

    The film draws from the important stages and events in Richie Hawtin’s personal and artistic life, and follows Hawtin’s transformation...

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  • 2022
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    God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines
    God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines

    1 2022 HD

    A vibrant and nostalgic music documentary that explores the true beginnings of Techno Music and how young Black musicians from Detroit became the...

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  • 1996
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    The Last Angel of History
    The Last Angel of History

    6.7 1996 HD

    An examination of the hitherto unexplored relationships between Pan-African culture, science fiction, intergalactic travel, and rapidly progressing...

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  • 2013
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    Kraftwerk: Pop Art
    Kraftwerk: Pop Art

    7.7 2013 HD

    This is the amazing story of how a group of reclusive Rhineland experimentalists became one of the most influential pop groups of all time - a...

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  • 2003
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    Intellect: Techno House Progressive
    Intellect: Techno House Progressive

    1 2003 HD

    Documentary about the hard working DJs and producers who have brought electronic dance music to the forefront of nightlife around the world....

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  • 2017
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    Era Of Dance
    Era Of Dance

    8 2017 HD

    The film tells a story about the latest musical revolution in recent history – the early days of the rave scene and the golden age of techno...

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  • 2022
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    Laurent Garnier: Off the Record
    Laurent Garnier: Off the Record

    8 2022 HD

    A look into the life of Laurent Garnier, one of the godfathers of house music, from his emergence on the music scene in the 80's to now. The story of...

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  • 1996
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    Universal Techno
    Universal Techno

    1 1996 HD

    This French-produced 1996 documentary is an hour-long piece covering the history of techno music from Detroit to Berlin Sheffield.

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