In the late 1980s, "Strings of Life," released from Detroit to the world, was a masterpiece that heralded the dawn of a new era. Under the name Rhythim Is Rhythim from his own label Transmat, he released numerous timeless masterpieces such as "Nudo Photo," "The Beginning," "Icon," and "Beyond the Dance," and together with Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, he is considered one of the originators of Detroit techno, exerting a tremendous influence on the global dance music scene. Greatly influenced by Chicago house legend Ron Hardy and the Godfather of House, Frankie Knuckles, his innovative DJing style, established at the Music Institute, is unparalleled. Unaffected by trends and possessing a universal brilliance, he enjoys overwhelming support not only from techno fans but from all dance music fans. And this year, shocking news spread through record stores: Derrick released a long-awaited mix CD, his first in 13 years. The latest mix CD, titled "Mixed by Derrick May X Air," was released in January and has already generated a huge response both domestically and internationally. The mix, recorded live in one take in the studio, can be said to contain everything about his DJing. There is a unique world that only a genius DJ can create, with "boiling hot SOUL," "a story that captivates with its diverse development," and "brilliant mixing techniques." It possesses an overwhelming power, as if he has poured all his belief in music and his passion for his fans into it. It is enough to invite listeners to another dimension. Derrick May, who travels the world and says he loves playing in Japan the most, truly cherishes his fans in Japan from the bottom of his heart. He will surely impress us again with a wonderful performance during this visit to Japan.
Source: Wikipedia