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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

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Laurent Garnier: Off the Record

2022

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God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines

2022

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Self

Era Of Dance

2017

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Kraftwerk: Pop Art

2013

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Himself

Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin

2006

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Himself

Intellect: Techno House Progressive

2003

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Modulations

1998

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Universal Techno

1996

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Self

The Last Angel of History

1996

Credits

Laurent Garnier: Off the Record

as Self

2022

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God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines

2022

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Era Of Dance

as Self

2017

8.0

Kraftwerk: Pop Art

as Self

2013

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Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin

as Himself

2006

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Intellect: Techno House Progressive

as Himself

2003

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Modulations

as Self

1998

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Universal Techno

1996

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The Last Angel of History

as Self

1996

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