Fedde Le Grand had been behind the decks at Tilburg for years when his moment came in 2006 with Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit.
This song marked his worldwide breakthrough and its success in the Top 40 was also not without reason with it taking fourth place in the Top 40. A significant part of this hit can be found on Hands Up For Detroit, recorded in 1999 by Matthew Dear. American DJs and producers in turn drew inspiration from Detroit techno. He also collaborated with Disco D for Hands Up For Detroit.
In 2007, Matthew Dear’s Big Hands became a supporting act for artists such as Hot Chip, Depeche Mode and Interpol. Matthew Dear is still actively releasing music. He also makes remixes and can also paint quite well.
Fedde Le Grand uses synths from Logic software and basslines from Flashlight by Parliament. scored a number 1 hit in the UK and Finland with the hit. The DJ hooked up with Funkerman and with him he started the record label Flamingo Records in 2004. The song is still frequently heard at sporting events; especially when a club from Detroit is playing.
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