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Suburban Knight

Real Name:James Pennington
Profile:A crucial figure on the outskirts of Detroit techno since the mid '80s, James Pennington's recordings as the Suburban Knight pioneered the moodier side of the Motor City with classics like "The Art of Stalking" and "The Groove." And though he collaborated on the biggest hit to come out of Detroit, the techno-pop monster "Big Fun" by Inner City, he later recorded with subterranean mainstays Underground Resistance. It was through his connection with another Detroit mainstay, Derrick May, that Pennington began recording. May had set up his own Transmat Records in 1986, and Suburban Knight debuted the following year with the third release for the label, "The Groove." He had also been working with Kevin Saunderson, and co-wrote "Big Fun" with Saunderson and Art Forrest. After vocals were added by Paris Grey and the record was released, it became a worldwide hit and virtually defined early Detroit techno for many foreigners. Though Pennington only released one more single for Transmat, it was the dark classic "The Art of Stalking."

With the rise of Detroit's second wave in the early '90s, Pennington became a mentor for Mike Banks and the Underground Resistance crew. With UR, he released the singles "Nocturbulous Behavior" and "Dark Energy." He also featured on the Submerge label compilation Depth Charge, Vol. 3, and produced tracks for Underground Resistance's 1998 full-length Interstellar Fugitive. James' Debut album 'My Sol Dark Direction' was released to critical aclaim including both classics and new, unreleased productions.
URLs:http://www.myspace.com/suburbanknight
Aliases:011, Dark Energy, James Pennington, Jit
Name Variations: All | Suburban Knight | Suburban Knight, The | Suburban Knights | Suburban Night | Surburban Knight
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Releases:
The Groove ◄ (5 versions)   Transmat 1987
The Art Of Stalking ◄ (6 versions)   Transmat ... 1990
Nocturbulous Behavior ◄ (2 versions)   Underground Resistance 1993
The Art Of Stalking (Deepside Remixes) (Maxi) ◄ (2 versions)   Fnac Music Dance Division 1993
By Night EP (12", EP)   Underground Resistance 1996
Hidden In Plainsight EP (EP) ◄ (2 versions)   Underground Resistance 1999
Oblivion (12")   Bipolar 2001
My Sol Dark Direction (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Peacefrog Records 2003
Dark Journeys (Remixes) (12")   Polarized 2004
Cargo Cult / Merchants Of Identity (7")   Somewhere In Detroit 2006
Digital Warriors (Episode I) ◄ (2 versions)   Dark Print 2006
Digital Warriors (Episode II) (12")   Dark Print 2006
Hi Monster / Alpha Game (12", Ltd)   Dark Print 2006
Remixes:
3rd Automatic Object In Action (12") Bob (Subliminal Arbour... Re-load Records 1996
10.3 Sampler ◄ (2 versions) Theoretical (Suburban ... Theory Recordings 2000
Theory Of Interpretation: A Mastermix By Ben Sims (CD, Comp, Mixed) Theoretical (Suburban ... Theory Recordings 2001
Oblivion Remixes (12") Oblivion (Suburban Kni... Bipolar 2003
Shut It Down EP (12") Shut It Down (Suburban... Meadow Records 2003
Self Integration (CD, Comp, Mixed) I Come From Nowhere (S... Bipolar 2005
The Way EP (12", EP) The Beginning (Suburba... Calme Records 2005
We Print You Dis (12") A.F.E.E. (Suburban Kni... Bear Knuckle 2005
Essence (12") Essence (Subliminal Ar... Generations  
Production:
Ghostdancer (2x12") Windwalker Red Planet 1995
Appears On:
Best Of Techno Volume 4 (CD, Comp) The Art Of Stalking (L... Low Price Music 1994
Interstellar Fugitives 2 - Destruction Of Order (2xCD, Comp, Dig + DVD) The Making Of The Inte... UWe 2006
Time Warp | Compilation 07 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Collaboration Alpha Time-Warp 2007
Tracks Appear On:
There's No Way Out (Of The Groove) (LP) There's No Way Out (Of... Techno City Records 1989
Bio Rhythm 2 - "808 909 1991" (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) The Worlds Network Records 1990
In Order To Dance Two (CD, Comp) The World's R & S Records 1990
Relics - A Transmat Compilation (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) The Art Of Stalking Buzz 1992
Techno Rave Party (2xCD) The Art Of Stalking Dino Music 1992
Transmat~Relics (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) The Art Of Stalking DFC 1992
Escape Into The Void (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Magnetic Timetable, No... Submerge Recordings 1993
House Party IV - The Ultimate Megamix Part IV (CD, Mixed, Comp) The Art Of Stalking Arcade Italia 1993
House Party VI - The Ultimate Megamix (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) The Art Of Stalking Arcade 1993
Love, Peace & Tekno (2xCD, Comp) The Art Of Stalking (L... Overdance! 1993
Move The House 9 (2xCD) The Art Of Stalking (L... EVA 1993
Serious Beats Summer Party Mix 93 (CD) The Art Of Stalking Antler-Subway 1993
Serious Beats Vol. 9 (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) The Art Of Stalking (L... Antler-Subway ... 1993
Teknoville (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) The Art Of Stalking (L... Antler-Subway 1993
Va De... Techno II ◄ (3 versions) The Art Of Stalking Arcade España (Spain) 1993
Best Of Techno (4xCD, Comp + Box) The Art Of Stalking (L... Low Price Music 1994
Best Of Techno Volume 4 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) The Art Of Stalking (L... Low Price Music 1994
Dark Energy (2x12") Midnite Sunshine, Mau ... Underground Resistance 1994
La Collection (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) The Art Of Stalking (L... Fnac Music Dance Division ... 1994
Techno Story 2 - The Early Years (CD, Comp, Mixed) The Art Of Stalking Fairway Record 1994
Techno Story Vol. 1 + Vol. 2 (2xCD) The Art Of Stalking Fairway Record 1994
Trance Traxx 2 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) The Art Of Stalking (L... PolyGram ... 1995
Depth Charge 3 (CD, Comp) Midnight Sunshine Submerge Recordings 1996
The House Of Oldstyle (CD) The Art Of Stalking ID&T 1996
True People: The Detroit Techno Album (Album, Comp) ◄ (2 versions) The Art Of Stalking (R... React 1996
The House Of Oldstyle (2xLP) Art Of Stalking ID&T 1997
Interstellar Fugitives (Comp) ◄ (3 versions) Maroon Underground Resistance ... 1998
Techno Anthology - The Innovators (CD) Art Of Stalking Fairway Record 1998
Serious Beats 25 (The Saga Of House) (4xCD, Comp) The World's 541 1999
Serious Beats 25 (Vinyl 9) (12", Comp) The Worlds 541 1999
Techieroglyphics Detroit / Liege 1999 (2x12") Sith (I Shall Dark Thee) Dark Print 1999
The Aztec Mystic Mix (CD, Mixed, Comp) Midnite Sunshine Underground Resistance 1999
Untitled (12") Turbulence Detector Bipolar 1999
Tresor 2000 - Compilation Vol. 8 ◄ (2 versions) Sith (I Shall Dark Thee) Tresor 2000
Trax Sampler 040 (CD, Smplr, Car) Nocturbolus Trax Sampler 2001
Vibrations (CD, Mixed, Comp) Black Strategy Underground Resistance 2002
Nocturbulous Behavior - The Mix (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) The Groove, Echo Locat... Submerge Recordings 2003
Essential Underground Vol. 09 - EU09: Stockholm (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Dark Journeys (Adam Be... DJ-sets.com 2004
Techno Restitution (CDr) The Groove Abrodos Music Archives 2004
Interstellar Fugitives 2 - Destruction Of Order (Comp) ◄ (4 versions) Predator's Language, M... Underground Resistance ... 2005
Self Integration (CD, Comp, Mixed) Dark Journey (Locutus ... Bipolar 2005
UR Battlepak Vol. 1 (2x12") Maroon (Buzz Goree Edit) Underground Resistance 2005
Electric Tracks Mix (28xFile, MP3, Mixed) The Warning, Moon Rays Detroit Digital Vinyl 2006
Frequencies (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Elimination WaveTec 2006
Frequencies From A Distant Planet (25xFile, MP3, Mixed) Nightstrike Detroit Digital Vinyl 2006
Invisible Showcase Vol. 01 Part: Two (CD) Maroon Submerge Recordings, Underground Gallery Productions 2006
Predator's Language (12") Predator's Language Underground Resistance 2006
UR Mix (26xFile, MP3, Mixed) Infra Red Spectrum Detroit Digital Vinyl 2006
Ekspozicija 09: The Detroit Connection Pt.2 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Moonrays Explicit Musick ... 2007
Radio UR... Vol.01 (CD, Mixed, Comp) Mau Mau (The Spirit) Underground Resistance, Underground Gallery Productions 2007
Time Warp | Compilation 07 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Collaboration Alpha Time-Warp 2007
The Technanomicron Volume 1 (CD, Comp, DVD) Winds Of Fear, Dark Wi... Third Ear Visual Arts 2008
WSEX 69.9 FM - The Ghetto Booty Mix Vol. 1 (File, WAV) Moon Rays Electrofunk Records 2008
User Reviews:
BRUCE1991, Oct 11, 2005

James Pennington is one of the nicest and kindest persons I have ever met among electronic DJs and producers.
I really have a feeling with his dark universe.
"The Art Of Stalking " and "Nocturbulous Behaviour" are undeniably major gems on the techno history.
James didnt release so many records, but its always highly Qualitative.R.E.S.P.E.C.T!

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