Derrick May
- January 5, 2024
- Music Producer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Derrick May |
Occupation | Music Producer |
Date Of Birth | Jun 4, 1963(1963-06-04) |
Age | 61 |
Birthplace | Detroit |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Michigan |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Derrick May Biography
Name | Derrick May |
Birthday | Jun 4 |
Birth Year | 1963 |
Place Of Birth | Detroit |
Home Town | Michigan |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Derrick May is one of the most popular and richest Music Producer who was born on June 4, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. 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.
He and Jeff Mills are credited as pioneers of Detroit techno.
An only child, he was raised by his mother in Detroit, Michigan.
Derrick May Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Music Producer |
House | Living in own house. |
Derrick May is one of the richest Music Producer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derrick May 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started performing in high school with his friends. They would become known as the Belleville Three.
He was featured in the 2006 documentary High Tech Soul: The Creation of Techno Music.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
Derrick May height 6 feet 4 inches Derrick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Derrick May Dating?
According to our records, Derrick May is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Derrick May’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Derrick Ranked on the list of most popular Music Producer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derrick May celebrates birthday on June 4 of every year.
What Is derrick May responsible for?
Derrick May is one of the founding fathers of Detroit techno , a precursor of its many variants and particularly of acid house. His eastethic, skeletal, melancholy style gained him the nickname of “the Miles Davis of techno”. He introduced both a psychological element and a futuristic vision in dance music.
How old is Derrick May?
59 years (April 6, 1963)
Which track is typically considered the first Detroit techno record?
Model 500 – NO UFO’S (1985) This is considered the first “true” techno record and it certainly has a sound and structure that fits with what we hear in modern techno tunes.
Is Derrick May Cancelled?
“Following the recent sexual assault charges targeting DJ and artist Derrick May who was scheduled to take part in our event, we have made the decision to cancel his appearance pending clarification ,” read a statement on September 14th.
What genre is rave?
Rave music may either refer to the late 1980s/early 1990s genres of house, new beat, breakbeat, acid house, techno and hardcore techno , which were the first genres of music to be played at rave parties, or to any other genre of electronic dance music (EDM) that may be played at a rave.