DT906 - Stacey Pullen - Data Transmission

Stacey Pullen, label boss at Blackflag Records, is a pioneering force in the Second Wave of Detroit techno, mentored by the city’s iconic trio—Derrick May, Juan Atkins, and Kevin Saunderson. As a world-renowned DJ and producer he continues to shape the electronic music landscape with his characteristic atmospheric sound, defying predictability and embodying his lifelong commitment to innovation.

Stacey’s musical journey began at age 9 with the flute in school bands, setting the stage for a lifelong connection to music. Inspired by the mid-1980s Detroit Techno movement and influenced by luminaries like Jeff Mills and Chicago DJs, he, along with friends, experimented with turntables, laying the foundation for his illustrious DJ career. From his debut gig in 1992, Stacey recognized the challenges and rewards of DJing. The release of his first track was under the moniker “Bango” on Derrick May’s Fragile Records. In 1993, Stacey moved to Amsterdam for more than a year and solidified his status as an innovative and influential figure in the techno landscape. In 1998, he continued his growth trajectory and started Blackflag Recordings featuring the future classic “Sweat”.

As a luminary in the music industry, Stacey Pullen continues to grow Blackflag Records: a label of abstract aesthetics– an outlet of free speech, thought and sound. Stacey’s goal is to hold no boundaries in his approach to music and its artform. With the goal of growth alway

Today, he joins us on the podcast this week. Listen to it below, on Mixcloud or iTunes here.

Data Transmission · DT906 – Stacey Pullen

1. Sum up this podcast in 10 words…
Something for your mind, your body and your soul to groove to.

2. What’s your personal favourite track on it?
Jonathan Jaramillo ‘The Systems’.

3. What’s the special ingredient in this mix?
It’s all about the energy and timing of the mix…

4. Tell us about your next EP?
‘NA$TY’ is out now on MOXY MUZIK and it’s been burning up the charts.

5. What have you got coming up?
I’m working on a remix for these guys called StreetSlang which will be released on my label, Blackflag Recordings.

6. And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?
Don’t believe in the popularity contest that goes on in our business, because most of the true artists do it for the love, and not for the fame.

Tracklist

01. Unknown – Intro ID
02. SMK – I Put My Lip
03. Jonathan Jaramillo – The Systems
04. Bruno Furlan – Yeah
05. David Herrero – Satisfyer
06. Marco Basile & Alex Neuret – Bongotech
07. Carlos Pineda – Chulo
08. Frank Storm, Francis De Simone – Quarterback
09. Andres Blows – Chilo
10. Farouki – Freedom To Be
11. Chinonegro – Pura Candela
12. Tomas Bisquierra – Shake & Shake
13. Victor Vergara, Jonathan Jaramillo – Sabroso
14. Lujan Fernandez – Take It Back
15. Milo (CH) – Feel It (Blaqq & Why’d Remix)

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