Eddie ‘Flashin’ Fowlkes, 4th of The Belleville Three, remains a vital player in the evolution of techno and soul music
Detroit Is A Ghetto is an EP released in 1998 by Eddie ‘Flashin’ Fowlkes, iconic artist and producer of the Detroit techno scene. This album is often considered a tribute to the cultural and musical richness of Detroit, particularly its heritage of soul and fun, a commitment to his hometown music scene. The record skillfully blends elements of soul, funk and house, incorporating influences from Detroit techno ,the tracks are distinguished by dynamic grooves, punchy basslines and soulful vocals…
Few words about the artist
Eddie Fowlkes began making mix tapes at the age of 14. His first booking as a DJ came in 1981 at a campus party. In the early 80s he built up his record collection and began to secure a reputation for both his live appearances at the Music Institute and his mix tapes. Fowlkes was a friend of many of the Detroit giants, DJing alongside Derrick May and Juan Atkins in the early 80s. He recorded his debut, Goodbye Kiss (1986) on Atkins Metroplex imprint and also released singles on the labels KMS Records, 430 West Records (Inequality) and Play It Again Sam. in 2016, in the company of Blake Baxter, Santonio Echols, & Thomas Barnett, he appears on the project FOUR313. His style, which blended in elements of deep house music and soul, was dubbed « black technosoul » by Fowlkes himself.
