And the feeling was mutual. The 430 West catalog would become a testament to their standing. The list of artists, producers, and remixers reads like a who's who of Detroit techno and house. Rather than flood the market with substandard material, Octave One and others on the 430 West label have produced a slow but steady stream of quality releases. As Octave One, Lawrence began DJing in various locales across the planet.
Musical experience is another neglected field when it comes to electronic music.
Again, Octave One is different. All three learned piano before moving on to various brass and woodwind instruments. Learning to play expressively, understanding that the musician is the creator rather than the instrument, all came from this background. It made Octave One capable of producing music that continues to defy the short term, flavor of the month, nature of dance music. Such is the nature of a classic.