Derrick May

Known for: Acting
Born: 1963-04-06
Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

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.

On Peekr: Derrick May

Derrick May is best known for work in Acting. The Peekr community tracks 9 credits from Derrick May, including movies and TV series you can rate, discuss, and add to your own Peeklists.

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Also known as

The Innovator
Rhythim Is Rhythim
The Belleville Three
Mayday
X-Ray
MayDerrick

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