I don't know what makes someone hip. The goal is artist achievement and the best work we can do with no limitation. Rick Rubin achievementartistgoal Change image and share on social
I like things that are unique and extreme. Rick Rubin extremethingunique Change image and share on social
I really loved crunk. I loved the extreme nature of it, how repetitious it was, and how these basic, angry chants would just be repeated over and over again. Rick Rubin angrybasicchant Change image and share on social
There's just a natural human element to a great song that feels immediately satisfying. I like the song to create a mood. Rick Rubin createelementfelt Change image and share on social
Everything I do, whether it's producing or signing an artist, always starts with the songs. When I'm listening, I'm looking for a balance that you could see in anything. Whether it's a great painting or a building or a sunset. Rick Rubin artistbalancebuild share on social
I always feel like there's something magic in recording studios. There's a reason good music continues to be made in them. It's just some mojo element. Rick Rubin continueelementfeel Change image and share on social
It's a big theme in my life, learning about myself and being a better person. I'm a work in progress; I have revelations every day. Rick Rubin bigdaylearn Change image and share on social
At 15, I started listening to hard rock and heavy metal, but I would say it was more hard rock because I liked Kiss, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, and eventually AC/DC. Rick Rubin aerosmitheventuallyhard Change image and share on social
For me, the Beatles are proof of the existence of God. Rick Rubin beatlesexistencegod Change image and share on social
I've gotten to work with amazing people. I would say usually we get to a point before we get into the studio where there isn't that sense of anxiety or nervousness of who they are because I don't think it would be as productive in the studio if that was the case. But maybe meeting someone like Neil Young for the first time made me anxious. Rick Rubin amazeanxietyanxious share on social