Detroit,1993. The Burden Brothers known for their Octave one project and 430west record label start a new sub label called Direct Beat. It was created to release the techno electro sounds of inner city Detroit. In 1995 the label was in full effect and released music produced by friends such as Tommy Hamilton, Keith Tucker, Mad Mike Banks, Will Web and them self. Now 15 years later we know that Direct Beat was one of the big influences on how electro and techno is today.