Rick Rubin

Rick Rubin is a highly influential American record producer, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, and founder of American Recordings, known for shaping genres from hip hop to country by working with artists like Beastie Boys, Johnny Cash, and Adele. Born Frederick Jay Rubin on March 10, 1963, in Long Island, New York, he helped popularize rap music in the 1980s and later revived the careers of iconic artists with his minimalistic production style, earning him numerous Grammy Awards and recognition from MTV and Time magazine.