Skip to main content

Fedde Le Grand's ‘Put Your Hands Up For Detroit’, the making of a dance anthem: Watch

The making of a chart-smashing dance anthem

Fedde Le Grand
Play Video

This is the story of how Fedde Le Grand made his chart-smashing dance anthem — 'Put Your Hands Up For Detroit'.

Dutch DJ and producer Fedde Le Grand gives us exclusive insights into the creative process behind the 2006 track, the making of the iconic music video, and working alongside will.i.am.

Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our new series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world's favourite tracks, told by the people who made them.

Explore more stories of the biggest tracks in dance music here.