In 1981, Leon described his production process by saying, "My ideal is to have the whole record sing, to work on the music tracks so they take on the same character as the vocals." He also focused on making brief, energetic songs, telling one interviewer, "Short, punchy records are better today than long ones.
In 1981, Leon outlined his production approach by emphasizing the importance of unity among all elements, including music and vocals. He also stressed the value of creating compact, energetic songs, as he noted to another interviewer: "Short, punchy records are currently more effective than long ones."