Carhartt WIP Radio: Planet E by Carl Craig
- Flender
- Nov 3
- 1 min read
Carhartt WIP features Detroit legend Carl Craig and his influential record label, Planet E Communications, in a new artist feature. A true pioneer of techno, for more than three decades Craig helped shape the city’s sound and spirit. He found inspiration in its industrial energy and creative underground while growing up in Detroit, turning the city’s challenges into a forward-thinking vision of music.
Founded in 1991, Planet E Communications became a home for innovation in electronic music. The label released Craig’s own productions along with works by other artists who pushed boundaries between techno, house, and jazz. Instead of following trends, Planet E stood for creativity and exploration — an idea that continues to inspire new generations of producers and DJs.
Carhartt WIP presents an exclusive mix by Carl Craig as part of the feature, highlighting key moments from Planet E’s history. The mix reflects the label’s journey — from early Detroit classics to its continued global impact. Carhartt WIP honors not only Craig’s music but also the culture and community that shaped it through this collaboration.
With over 30 years of influence, Planet E remains a symbol of Detroit’s strength and creativity. Carl Craig’s story reminds us that great art can rise from change.
