Widely considered one of the Benelux's first techno producers, Rotterdam's Jochem Paap, known as Speedy J, helped define the genre alongside pioneers like Laurent Garnier, Aphex Twin, and Richie Hawtin. Since the early nineties, he has released on iconic labels such as Plus 8, Warp, and Novamute, but his artistic path has been anything but linear. After his foundational albums G Spot (1993) and Ginger (1995), he pivoted to a more complex, experimental sound on albums like Public Energy No. 1 (1997), and later, he pushed technological boundaries by collaborating with video artists, making the groundbreaking audio-visual DVD Umfeld, and fusing live performance with digital DJing. Partnering with Chris Liebing, he pioneered a fully integrated DJ setup using four laptops and hardware, a method that has since been adopted by other forward-thinking artists. His label, Electric Deluxe, not only sets the standard for peak-hour techno but also serves as a platform for his Collabs series and for like-minded artists to showcase creative synergy. Through his multifaceted career, Speedy J has consistently demonstrated a vision of creative freedom at the highest level of innovation, providing a platform for artists to explore and embrace the ever-expanding possibilities within the broad spectrum of techno.

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