Derrick Carter Essentials

Derrick Carter was a key figure in the revitalisation of Chicago house music. His soulful but stripped-down grooves resonated deeply with everyone from the West Coast's funky house crowd to the European minimal techno scene. Classic, the U.K. label he co-founded with Freaks' Luke Solomon, set the standard for cutting-edge house between '96 and '05; they re-launched the label in '11. Equally revered for his production prowess and virtuoso DJ skills, Carter has remixed everyone from post-rockers Tortoise to Brazil's Bebel Gilberto.