Clinton agreed to work with the band , and EMI paid him $25,000 to produce the album .
The band contacted Clinton and sent him their debut album and demo tapes , and Flea and the band 's manager , Lindy , traveled to Detroit to meet him .
Clinton agreed to work with the band , and EMI paid Clinton $25,000 to produce the album .
The band contacted Clinton and sent him their debut album and demo tapes , and Flea and the band 's manager , Lindy , traveled to Detroit to meet him .