Octave One: quick facts
Sourced, updated Sep 2026- Members
- Lenny Burden and Lawrence Burden
- Nationality
- American
- Based in
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Genres
- Techno, Detroit techno, House
- Labels
- 430 West Records (founder)
Essential tracks
- Blackwater (feat. Ann Saunderson)2000
- Jazzo2015
- Believer (feat. Ann Saunderson)2015
- Whatever She Wants2015
- Just Don't Speak2016
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Octave One
Where are Octave One from?
Octave One are from American. Today they are based in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Who are the members of Octave One?
Octave One are Lenny Burden and Lawrence Burden.
What kind of music does Octave One play?
Octave One play techno, detroit techno and house.
Does Octave One have a record label?
Yes. Octave One founded 430 West Records.
What are Octave One's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Blackwater (feat. Ann Saunderson)" (2000), "Jazzo" (2015) and "Believer (feat. Ann Saunderson)" (2015).
When was Blackwater by Octave One released?
Blackwater came out in 2000 on 430 West. A 2002 version with live strings by the Urban Soul Orchestra and vocals by Ann Saunderson reached the UK Singles Chart.
Does Octave One play live?
Yes. Octave One tour as a live act rather than a DJ set, with Lenny and Lawrence Burden performing on a large analog hardware rig they call "The Mothership".
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