Transmat

Transmat
Founded1986
FounderDerrick May
StatusInactive
GenreTechno
Country of originUnited States
LocationDetroit, Michigan
Official websitewww.transmat.net

Transmat is the record label of techno musician Derrick May, founded in 1986.[1][2] Since the mid-1980s, the label "released the tracks that would fuel the techno boom". Artists included Rhythim Is Rhythim, James Pennington, Joey Beltram, and Carl Craig.[3] Transmat includes the sub-label Fragile Records.

Detroit and its story has been told and like all legendary tales, those who have paid attention know more then [sic] the average person tuning in.
-- DJ Frankie Bones about Rhythim is Rhythim's "Nude Photo"[4]

  1. ^ "Transmat". Discogs.
  2. ^ Richie Unterberger, Samb Hicks, Jennifer Dempsey, Music USA: the rough guide. Rough Guides, 1999, p.312
  3. ^ "Transmat - Derrick May's Transmat Records". Transmat Records.
  4. ^ "Rythim Is Rythim* - Nude Photo". Discogs.