Rick Rubin

Frederick Jay Rubin, born on March 10, 1963, is an American record executive and record producer. He is known for co-founding Def Jam Recordings with Russell Simmons and founding American Recordings. Rubin played a significant role in popularizing hip hop by producing records for notable acts such as Beastie Boys, Geto Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and LL Cool J. He has also produced hit records for various genres including heavy metal (Danzig, Metallica, Slayer), alternative rock (the Cult, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Strokes, Weezer), hard rock (Audioslave, Aerosmith), nu-metal (Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down), and country (Johnny Cash, the Chicks). In 2007, MTV dubbed him 'the most important producer of the last 20 years,' and he was listed on Time's '100 Most Influential People in the World.' Rubin published his first book, 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being,' in January 2023.