The Rick Rubin Effect

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Rick Rubin is one of the most influential music producers of all time — and he never learned how to play an instrument. From co-founding Def Jam in a college dorm room to reviving Johnny Cash’s career and working with legends like Linkin Park, Slayer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rubin changed the sound of entire genres. This video dives into how a man with no formal training shaped modern music, why his methods were so controversial, and how he built a legacy by doing the exact opposite of what producers were “supposed” to do. 🎧 Chapters: 00:00 – He Knew Nothing About Music 01:23 – Early Life 04:26 – Founding Def Jam Records 08:29 – How He Mixed Rap and Rock 10:32 – Working with Beastie Boys, Slayer & Red Hot Chili Peppers 13:39 – Leaving Def Jam 16:05 – How He Saved Johnny Cash’s Career 18:52 – The Legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers 20:19 – Producing Linkin Park 21:54 – By the 2000s, He Was Already a Legend 23:16 – Rubin’s Most Infamous Production Scandal 26:15 – His Work in Rap and Pop Music Cooperation: Email: [email protected] rick rubin, rick rubin documentary, rick rubin biography, rick rubin red hot chili peppers, rick rubin linkin park, californication, jay z 99 problems, rick rubin interview, rap, rock, music, music vibe