Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin (born March 10, 1963) is an American record producer and former co-president of Columbia Records. Along with Russell Simmons, Rubin is the founder of Def Jam Records and also established American Recordings. With the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy and Run–D.M.C., Rubin helped popularize hip hop music. Rubin has also worked with artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beastie Boys, Johnny Cash, Slayer, Jay-Z,...
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Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin (born March 10, 1963) is an American record producer and former co-president of Columbia Records. Along with Russell Simmons, Rubin is the founder of Def Jam Records and also established American Recordings. With the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy and Run–D.M.C., Rubin helped popularize hip hop music. Rubin has also worked with artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beastie Boys, Johnny Cash, Slayer, Jay-Z,...