Show Notes
AHEE joins Danny and Parker on The XLNT Show for a conversation about bass music, creativity, community—and a few things we definitely didn’t expect. He opens up about surviving a car accident that took two of his closest friends, the meaning behind his signature spirit danglies, and how their memory continues to inspire him. We discuss the debate around gatekeeping production techniques, what producers can learn from recreating their favorite tracks, and how to turn those influences into a s...
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