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Frederick Jay Rubin ( / ˈruːbɪn /, ROO-bin; born March 10, 1963) is an American record executive and record producer. He is a co-founder (alongside Russell Simmons) of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records .
May 1, 2024 · Rick Rubin, American record producer whose light touch and keen ear made him one of the most sought-after producers in popular music. Rubin created the labels Def Jam Records and American Recordings and worked with artists ranging from Johnny Cash to the Beastie Boys.
- T La Rock and Jazzy Jay, “It’s Yours” (1984) I used to go to a reggae club called Negril on Second Avenue in New York City, when I was still a student at NYU.
- LL Cool J, “I Need a Beat” (1985) It was a beat that I programmed at the dorm room on a DX drum machine. I think that was the first one that we ever recorded with LL.
- Beastie Boys, “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” (1986) The title came from Adam Yauch. He had a punk-rock, alternative band beyond the Beastie Boys, and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" was a title that he had in that band.
- Slayer, “Angel of Death” (1986) That was the first record I ever made in California. We recorded it at this little studio. It's no longer there; it's now a flower shop on Vine in Los Angeles.
Jun 25, 2020 · The Top 100 Albums in the Rick Rubin Extended Universe, Ranked. From his early Def Jam work to his revival of Johnny Cash and all the odds and ends in between, we’ve ranked the best (and worst)...
Jan 15, 2023 · As an NYU college student, Rick Rubin launched Def Jam Recordings some 40 years ago and has been a hitmaker ever since. Anderson Cooper interviews the music producer about his unique approach.
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Aug 9, 2021 · It’s just Macca in deep conversation with fellow legend Rick Rubin, as they listen close to the Beatles’ music, sharing memories and focusing on the sonic details.
Jun 25, 2020 · The Ringer is celebrating the long and influential career of superproducer Rick Rubin, the man who cofounded Def Jam and founded American Recordings, helped define the sound of hip-hop, breathed...
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