Rick Rubin
Long Island producer and Def Jam co-founder who has produced albums in hip-hop, metal, country, and pop — his minimalist approach transformed artists from the Beastie Boys to Johnny Cash.
The Cultural Record
Discography
Long Island producer and Def Jam co-founder who has produced albums in hip-hop, metal, country, and pop — his minimalist approach transformed artists from the Beastie Boys to Johnny Cash
Awards & Recognition
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Def Jam co-founder
produced: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Johnny Cash
Jay-Z
Adele
Kanye West
6× Grammy Producer of the Year
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