"Da Meanz of Production was conceived as a classic big beat album. I didn't intend to push the boundaries of the form of electronic music, but instead lovingly stayed focused on a particular aesthetic. I've rarely had an interest in "coloring in the lines" so this act of intentional restraint was a kind of rebellion against my own instincts. Every time I found myself wanting to explore an unknown dimension of sound, or even felt lost about what to do next, I referred to the millennium-era classics that shaped me. Though I'm deeply suspicious of nostalgia, the music from this time has inspired me, and even given me comfort during uncertain times, so making this album was also an act of self-soothing." - Tulip Tiger
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