Fedde Le Grand could be found behind the turntables in Tilburg for years when his moment came in 2006 with Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit.
The song meant its worldwide breakthrough and Top 40 success was not without merit with fourth place in the Top 40. A key part of the hit can be found on Hands Up For Detroit, which was recorded in 1999 by Matthew Dear. American DJs and producers in turn took inspiration from Detroit techno. For Hands Up For Detroit he also collaborated with Disco D.
In 2007, Matthew Dear’s Big Hand was a support act for acts such as Hot Chip, Depeche Mode and Interpol. Matthew Dear is still actively releasing music. Apart from that, he makes remixes and he can also paint quite well.
Fedde Le Grand uses synths from Logic software and a bass line from Parliament’s Flashlight. scored a number 1 hit in the UK and Finland with the hit. DJ made contact with Funkerman and with him he started the record label Flamingo Records in 2004. The song is still frequently heard at sporting events; especially if a club from Detroit is playing.
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