Carl Craig with Moodymann and Afriqua

Detroit-born techno pioneer; head of Planet E & Detroit Love. Played Royal Albert Hall, Barbican & Carnegie Hall; made Party/After Party + All Black Vinyl; film “Desire.”

Kenny Dixon, Jr., aka Moodymann, is a Detroit-based producer known for blending soulful disco with minimalist techno. He founded KDJ Records, released iconic albums like "A Silent Introduction" and "Black Mahogani," and contributed to the DJ-Kicks series. Notable tracks include "Freeki Mutha F cker." His work is praised for its unique fusion of raw dancefloor energy and elegant jazz influences. Dixon collaborated with names like Carl Craig on the Planet E label, maintaining an anti-promotion stance but achieving underground acclaim.