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Movie
Acting
Derrick May
- Born
- (age 63)
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Credits
- 10 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 10
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Laurent Garnier: Off the Record Film | Self |
| 2022 | God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines Film | |
| 2017 | Era Of Dance Film | Self |
| 2015 | Derrick May and l'orchestre Lamoureux: Weather Festival Opening Film | Derrick May |
| 2013 | Kraftwerk: Pop Art Film | Self |
| 2006 | Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin Film | Himself |
| 2003 | Intellect: Techno House Progressive Film | Himself |
| 1998 | Modulations Film | Self |
| 1996 | Universal Techno Film | |
| 1996 | The Last Angel of History Film | Self |