Pullen's music direction was strongly inspired by
Derrick May,
Juan Atkins and
Kevin Saunderson, collectively referred to as the
Belleville Three. Derrick May directly mentored Pullen, helping refine his sound, production skills and overall work ethic. Other peers included the next generation of Detroit producers, including
Carl Craig and
Jeff Mills, though musically Pullen sought a medium between Craig's futurism and Mills' raw minimalism. Pullen also obtained recording deals with labels such as
R&S and Plink Plonk, run by former
Shamen frontman
Mr C. His album
Today Is the Tomorrow You Were Promised Yesterday, released on Virgin imprint Science, meanwhile, departed from the Detroit sound in favour of jazz/funk grooves, prompting comparisons to the work of Herbie Hancock. ==Discography==