Rick Rubin

musician

Rick Rubin is a record producer, executive, and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. He was born in Long Beach, New York, on March 10, 1963. His career began in the early 1980s as a DJ in New York City. He co-founded Def Jam Recordings in 1984 with Russell Simmons, one of the most successful hip-hop record labels. Rubin produced and co-produced many of Def Jam's early hit records and helped launch the careers of acts such as LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy.

In the 1990s, Rubin expanded his production work to other genres, working with artists such as Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, and Neil Diamond. He also co-founded American Recordings, which became known for its work with acts such as Slayer, Danzig, and System of a Down.

Throughout his career, Rubin has produced and co-produced multiple Grammy-winning albums. He has worked with many artists. Some notable examples include:

Run-DMC's "Raising Hell" (1986)
Slayer's "Reign in Blood" (1986)
The Beastie Boys' "Licensed to Ill" (1986)
LL Cool J's "Bigger and Deffer" (1987)
Public Enemy's "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" (1988)
Johnny Cash's "American Recordings" (1994)
Tom Petty's "Wildflowers" (1994)
Neil Diamond's "12 Songs" (2005)
Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Californication" (1999)
Jay-Z's "American Gangster" (2007)
Adele's "25" (2015)
Eminem's "Kamikaze" (2018)
Slipknot's "We Are Not Your Kind" (2019)

Rubin is considered one of the most influential figures in the music industry, known for his ability to bring out the best in artists, often by stripping down their sound and focusing on their strengths. He has been credited for discovering, developing, and promoting many talents in the music industry.