What we didn't want to do [with '90 Millas] was 'Mi Tierra, Part 2,' because that album was so special. Yes, we wanted to do a Cuban album, but didn't know exactly in what vein. And, as it grew, it grew into a more modern thing. It was if we had continued to bring this music along with the years.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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