In 1990, Derrick Thompson established Soiree Records International, a label whose primary focus would be on house music. Soiree Records not only provided an outlet for Thompson to release his own material, but has also become a musical launch pad for artists throughout the United States, Canada and many other parts of the world. Global distribution of Soiree has earned Thompson an abundant amount of respect and notoriety for his countless musical productions. Not only has he an unending repertoire of profound tracks ranging from house, techno and downtempo released on Soiree Records, but nearly 100 of Thompson's productions have been licensed, to major and independent record labels around the world in the past decade. Under such aliases as, God Of The Machine, Lockstep, Tronic Pulse, Symphonium and of course Drivetrain, Thompson's music can be easily accessed anywhere on the planet.

On the turntables, Derrick Thompson has been electrifying dance floors globally for more than ten years. His dynamic, energetic mixing technique along with his undeniably impeccable track selection has continuously ignited crowds from Berlin's Love Parade to Detroit's Electronic Music Festival and many of the world's most highly acclaimed clubs and venues.

Derrick Thompson has validated himself internationally as a musical powerhouse and continues in the relentless endeavor of pushing the boundaries of excellence and creativity in music production and presentation, while remaining true to his musical roots and integrity .

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