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But the notion of Sitek becoming a sonic ascetic doesn't hold water, and nor should it.

Maximum Balloon: Maximum Balloon 2010

An in-demand producer with credits on records by Scarlett Johansson , the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Jane's Addiction, Mr. Sitek also worked on Mr. London's new album.

A Rapper Mixes and Matches Nick Neyland 2011

To record the album, the group headed west last summer, joining Mr. Sitek at his home studio, far from the familiar climes of Brooklyn.

Lighting Out for a New State of Mind Andy Beta 2011

"Music was immediate—you played something and you could hear what else it needed and put it in there right away," Mr. Adebimpe said, remembering how he and Mr. Sitek would lug their gear to the seedy bar and make noise for an hour.

Lighting Out for a New State of Mind Andy Beta 2011

Music then was just a release for Mr. Adebimpe and his roommate, Dave Sitek, a break from their day jobs as animators.

Lighting Out for a New State of Mind Andy Beta 2011

"He's super ambitious and creative in a bunch of different directions," Mr. Sitek said of Mr. London.

A Rapper Mixes and Matches Nick Neyland 2011

Featuring some of the saxiest new bands around, it included remixes of Lykke Li (by Dave Sitek) and Tyler, The Creator (by James Pants) alongside Glasser, Lil B, Deerhunter, Iron & Wine and XL's latest signing Jai Paul.

The sax is back 2011

The connection between Ms. Miranda and Mr. London actually stretches back to their separate appearances on a solo album by TV on the Radio guitarist Dave Sitek .

A Rapper Mixes and Matches Nick Neyland 2011

Featuring some of the saxiest new bands around, it included remixes of Lykke Li (by Dave Sitek) and Tyler, The Creator (by James Pants) alongside Glasser, Lil B, Deerhunter, Iron & Wine and XL's latest signing Jai Paul.

The sax is back 2011

By happenstance, Mr. Sitek's house turned out to be just down the street from Charlie Sheen's.

Lighting Out for a New State of Mind Andy Beta 2011