Derrick was probably the first real Dj I ever saw. I had no idea who he was, and it wasn’t until years later that I found out he was a big deal. King Britt had him at an all ages show (telling in retrospect) and I went because I was 16 and couldn’t get in anywhere else. I can’t say he, or any of the Bellville 3, had much of a direct impact on my own storied career, but I will say that I always thought Derrick was kinda off. His flouncing around Paris in scarves down to his feet and talking about the creation of Techno as if its akin to rocket science is all a bit painful. I can’t say any of this comes as much of a surprise…..
However, I am 100% DUDES ROCK, so fuck this noise, Derrick is innocent until proven guilty. Asking for a prostitute on your rider is an alpha move, and it shows he understands that sex work as real work.
