C90 Casette Tape
highly limited cassette edition presents two 45 minute mixes
The year was 1989, and Derrick May was at the height of his creative
powers as both a DJ and producer. Under his Rhythim Is Rhythim
moniker, he released a string of landmark records on Transmat, while
his residency at Detroit's Music Institute showcased the distinctive DJ
style that would soon take him onto the international stage. Around the
same time, he hosted a weekly radio show on Detroit station WJLB,
alongside in fl uential programs by The Electrifying Mojo and The Wizard
(Je ff Mills).
While restoring the 15-minute Rhythim Is Rhythim megamix originally
broadcast on WJLB, the decision was made to restore and remaster the
remainder of the mix, along with another of May's radio sessions that
appeared on the B-side of the original cassette. The complete recording
captures May at the peak of his powers, revealing just how closely his
productions and DJ sets were intertwined. His instinctive programming,
seamless mixing, and unmistakable energy combined to create a style
that was entirely his own.
The mix weaves together New York disco, Italo house, and the hottest
house and techno records emerging from Chicago and Detroit at the
time. Clearly inspired by fi gures such as Ron Hardy and The Electrifying
Mojo, May delivers a masterclass in timing, tension, and technique,
demonstrating the creativity and intensity that established him as one
of the de fi ning DJs of the era.
This highly limited cassette edition presents two 45 minute mixes,
released alongside a companion 12-inch featuring the exclusive
Rhythim Is Rhythim segment from the original WJLB broadcast.
C90 Casette Tape
highly limited cassette edition presents two 45 minute mixes
The year was 1989, and Derrick May was at the height of his creative
powers as both a DJ and producer. Under his Rhythim Is Rhythim
moniker, he released a string of landmark records on Transmat, while
his residency at Detroit's Music Institute showcased the distinctive DJ
style that would soon take him onto the international stage. Around the
same time, he hosted a weekly radio show on Detroit station WJLB,
alongside in fl uential programs by The Electrifying Mojo and The Wizard
(Je ff Mills).
While restoring the 15-minute Rhythim Is Rhythim megamix originally
broadcast on WJLB, the decision was made to restore and remaster the
remainder of the mix, along with another of May's radio sessions that
appeared on the B-side of the original cassette. The complete recording
captures May at the peak of his powers, revealing just how closely his
productions and DJ sets were intertwined. His instinctive programming,
seamless mixing, and unmistakable energy combined to create a style
that was entirely his own.
The mix weaves together New York disco, Italo house, and the hottest
house and techno records emerging from Chicago and Detroit at the
time. Clearly inspired by fi gures such as Ron Hardy and The Electrifying
Mojo, May delivers a masterclass in timing, tension, and technique,
demonstrating the creativity and intensity that established him as one
of the de fi ning DJs of the era.
This highly limited cassette edition presents two 45 minute mixes,
released alongside a companion 12-inch featuring the exclusive
Rhythim Is Rhythim segment from the original WJLB broadcast.
