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“It's just weird that indie rock heads and so on are connecting to my music.”

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Prefuse 73, born Adam Wiltzie, is a talented music producer, born in 1976. His musical style blends various elements, including electronic, experimental, jazz, and classical music, bringing a unique sound to the contemporary music scene. more

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