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What does it mean?
We didn’t want to make a '90 Millas album like 'Mi Tierra, Part 2' because the original was special; we wanted a Cuban album but weren’t sure of the style, and it evolved into something modern, continuing the music over the years.
In plain terms
We avoided copying a beloved album, aiming for a modern Cuban style that evolved naturally.
What can you take from it?
Innovate rather than replicate past successes.

Where it applies

  • album production
  • creative projects

Putting it to work

  • exploring new sounds
  • balancing tradition with modernity

Questions to consider

  • When is it okay to revisit a classic?
  • How to balance tradition and innovation?

Another view

The quote is specific to one artist’s process, limiting broader relevance.

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