Christopher Lawrence (DJ)

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Christopher Lawrence
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Background information
OriginUnited States
Genres
Occupation(s) DJ and record producer
Years active1996–present
Labels Pharmacy Music [1]
Website www.christopherlawrence.com

Christopher Lawrence is an American DJ and producer, specializing in progressive trance music. He has released 10 mix CDs since 1997. Lawrence has an international audience and makes frequent appearances worldwide with a career spanning twenty years. His dedication to an underground style yet precise selection have earned him the respect of both industry and fans. He is widely considered[ according to whom? ] to be America's top trance DJ export.

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References

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