Derrick May
Actor
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.
Filmography
Kraftwerk: Pop Art
as Self 2013
The Last Angel of History
as Self 1996
Laurent Garnier: Off the Record
as Self 2022
Pioneers of Electronic Music, Volume 1: Richie Hawtin
as Himself 2006
Era Of Dance
as Self 2017
God Said Give 'Em Drum Machines
2022
Intellect: Techno House Progressive
as Himself 2003