| Learn about MiMedia | About Us | Contact UsReleased on November 28, 1988, is a cornerstone of electronic music that bridged the gap between underground Detroit techno and global pop success. Produced by Kevin Saunderson and featuring the soulful vocals of Paris Grey , the track remains one of the most celebrated house anthems of all time. Origins and Production
: Saunderson composed the instrumental in his apartment using basic equipment: a Casio CZ-5000 synthesizer and a Roland TR-909 drum machine. Inner City - Good Life
: The track hit number 1 in Finland and reached the top 10 in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Musical Composition Released on November 28, 1988, is a cornerstone
: Saunderson, along with Juan Atkins and Derrick May, are credited with inventing Detroit techno. While his peers focused on futuristic sounds, Saunderson used Inner City to blend that techno foundation with a "disco feel". Global Chart Success : The track hit number 1 in Finland
"Good Life" was a massive international hit, particularly in Europe and the UK.
: It reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.
: The track is considered a prototype for their 1989 hit "Pump Up the Jam".