My taste changes radically all the time, and I listen to whatever feels good. Another thing is that I'm in the studio so much of the time, and I listen to so much loud, aggressive music for work, that for pleasure, I'll listen to something else. Rick Rubin aggressivefeltgood share on social
In between 15 and 20 - probably at around 17 - my interests switched from hard rock to punk rock. And then by 20 they were circling out of punk rock back into Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, the stuff that I didn't get to when I was younger. Rick Rubin backblackcircle share on social
I'm just trying to make my favorite music. That's how I work; I just do things based on the way they feel to me. I want to be touched by the music I'm making. Luckily, other people have shared that response to my work over the years. Rick Rubin basefavoritefeel 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
Everything happens kind of the way it's supposed to happen, and we just watch it unfold. And you can't control it. Looking back, you can't say, 'I should've... ' You didn't, and had you, the outcome would have been different. Rick Rubin backcontrolhappen 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
