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Meet Eddie Fowlkes, a foundational figure in Detroit techno and the creator of a sound he calls techno soul—an authentic blend of Detroit techno, deep house, and Motown-influenced funk. A key member of the Belleville crew alongside Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson, Fowlkes helped shape the city’s electronic music identity from its Deep Space era onward. His work spans four decades, balancing influential releases with ongoing performances that keep Detroit’s dancefloors moving.