Derrick May, born on June 4, 1963 in Detroit, MI, is an electronic music producer who is widely credited with pioneering techno music, particularly Detroit techno. He has performed under the aliases X-Ray, Mayday, and Rhythim is Rhythim. May is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of techno music.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)
About
Electronic music Producer who is largely credited with helping pioneer techno music, in particular Detroit techno. He's performed under the names X-Ray, Mayday, and Rhythim is Rhythim.
Before Fame
He started performing in high school with his friends. They would become known as the Belleville Three.
Trivia
He was featured in the 2006 documentary High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music.
Family Life
An only child, he was raised by his mother in Detroit, Michigan.
Associated With
He and Jeff Mills are credited as pioneers of Detroit techno.