I never really think so much about commercial success; I usually just think about records that move me, and 'Baby Got Back' was one that moved me. Rick Rubin babybackcommercial 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
I've always been an outsider. When I did magic, I was the only kid. When I worked with Johnny Cash, I was completely out of place in Nashville. And when I started Def Jam, I was the only white guy in the hip-hop world. Rick Rubin cashcompletelydef share on social
I was the only punk rocker at my high school. And there were at least a handful of black kids who liked hip-hop. Both were kind of the new music of the day, and it was lonely being the only punk. Rick Rubin blackdayhandful 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