Acting
Derrick May
1963 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
10 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
Laurent Garnier: Off the Record
Self
The Last Angel of History
Self
Era Of Dance
Self
Modulations
Self
Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin
Himself
God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines
Intellect: Techno House Progressive
Himself
Kraftwerk: Pop Art
Self
Derrick May and l'orchestre Lamoureux: Weather Festival Opening
Derrick May
Universal Techno