Kevin Saunderson "The Elevator" (born in Brooklyn, New York on September 5, 1964) is an American electronic music producer. Although frequently associated with Detroit, Kevin Saunderson spent the early years of his life in Brooklyn, New York, before moving to Belleville, Michigan, a rural town some 30 miles from Detroit. Inner City is a Saunderson collaboration that came about "by accident," according to Saunderson. In 1987 he recorded a backing track in his home studio, but needed lyrics and a female vocalist. His friend, Chicago house producer Terry 'Housemaster' Baldwin suggested Paris Grey. Paris agreed, flew into Detroit, came up with lyrics and "Big Fun" was born. Saunderson filed away the tape until, months later, UK dance entrepreneur Neil Rushton came to Detroit in search of music for a compilation album, Techno - The New Dance Sound Of Detroit for Virgin Records. Neil enthusiastically included "Big Fun" on the album. It was soon released as a single and became a worldwide smash, only to be outsold by Inner City's follow-up single, "Good Life." A debut album, Paradise, soon followed. Kevin Saunderson plays Hype at Pod on Friday March 27th. Admission €15. Doors 11pm
