Beat Wala 22: Kevin Saunderson on Birthing Techno in Detroit

We sit down in Ibiza with the legendary Kevin Saunderson – one of the founding fathers of Detroit Techno, a member of the Belville Three along with Juan Atkins & Derrick May, as well as a true pioneer of electronic music.

From shaping the sound of techno in the ’80s to his iconic work with Inner City and his groundbreaking sets at clubs and festivals worldwide, Kevin shares an inside look at his incredible four-decade journey and some of the worst jobs he did along the way to buy his first set of decks from a pawn shop to receiving the legend award at IMS this year.

We talk about:

• 🎶 How Detroit’s underground shaped the birth of techno

• 🏠 The magic behind Inner City’s timeless hits

• 🚀 The evolution of electronic music and its future

• 🎛️ Kevin’s creative process in the studio and behind the decks

• 🌍 Building a lasting global legacy while staying true to Detroit roots

Whether you’re a DJ, producer, or dance music lover, this conversation dives deep into the culture, history, and future of techno from one of its true innovators.

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