From Billboard · Katie Bain · · 50s
Juan Atkins Mourned By Artists
Juan Atkins' electronic music revolution began with a single New Year's Eve party in 1994.
In brief
Juan Atkins' electronic music revolution began with a single New Year's Eve party in 1994. Juan Atkins inspired electronic music with his 1994 New Year's Eve performance in New York. Originally reported by Billboard.
Tiga's Tribute
Tiga shared a voice note about seeing Juan Atkins play at a New Year's Eve party in New York.
“On December 31st, 1994, New Year’s Eve, I was booked to play a party called Heaven in New York”
The Party
Tiga played a party in New York with 7,000 people on December 31st, 1994.
“It was a big rave, 7,000 people”
Atkins' Performance
Atkins played after Tiga at a New Year's Eve party in New York.
“Then juan came on, and he kind of blew my mind”
The Transformation
Tiga was transformed by Atkins' crew and music at the party.
“The combination of the music and watching his little posse groove, it was so cool and sexy and weird and legit”
The Impact
Tiga's music style changed after seeing Atkins' performance.
“It was the first time juan showed me something i didn’t even know was possible”
The Legacy
Tiga credits Atkins for inspiring his entire music career.
“I want some of that. Whatever they have going on, that little six-person nucleus, that’s what i want”
The key point
Juan Atkins inspired electronic music with his 1994 New Year's Eve performance in New York.
