Dantiez Saunderson – who records under the name Dantiez – has the sound of Detroit running through his veins, as the son of techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson and singer-songwriter Ann Saunderson.
The Michigan native has released on labels such as Defected, Toolroom, Nervous and his father’s own imprint, KMS, and his most recent release, Pay Attention, recorded under his Supply & Demand project with Chicago artist Peaks, was released last month. Check it out here.
For this week’s #MyRecordBag, Dantiez serves up his ‘top ten timeless dance records’ – as he puts it, “These records are more than just family ties – they’re the ones I return to time and again.” Over to you, Dantiez!
Inner City – Good Life
“A timeless anthem—a celebration of unity, positivity, and pure joy. It still sounds fresh today and resonates with every generation.”
Inner City – Big Fun
“This one changed everything, merging Detroit techno and house and bringing the sound worldwide. Still moves dancefloors like magic.”
Richie Hawtin – Spastik
“Richie might be Canadian-born, but Detroit is in his veins. Spastik distills rhythm to pure percussion—minimalism at its finest.”
Octave One – Blackwater (Strings Vocal Mix)
“Personal highlight—written and sung by my mom, Ann Saunderson. This track ties Detroit dancefloor energy to our family history.”
Rhythim Is Rhythim – Strings of Life
“The definition of energy and emotion in instrumental form. Every drop hits the heart—Detroit’s calling card.”
Moodymann – Shades of Jae
“Detroit’s soulful groove pioneer. This track captures raw emotion and that city grit in a way no one else can.”
Jeff Mills – The Bells
“Peak-time intensity in a 7-minute whirlwind. This is Detroit’s harder edge—hypnotic, relentless, iconic.”
Derrick May – Nude Photo
“Before the anthems, there was this. Minimal funk that broke ground for Detroit’s signature techno groove.”
Kenny Larkin – We Shall Overcome
“Deep, hopeful techno. A track about persistence, emotion, and purpose—still resonates today.”
Theo Parrish – Falling Up (Carl Craig Remix)
“A masterpiece. Theo and Carl both represent different sides of Detroit, and this remix brings them together in the best way. Jazzy, cosmic, deep.”
Thanks to Dantiez for his selections. Check out his latest releases and tour dates here.
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