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Frederick Jay Rubin (/ ˈ r uː b ɪ n /, ROO-bin; born March 10, 1963) is an American record producer. He is a co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. Rubin helped popularize hip hop by producing records for acts such as the Beastie Boys, Geto Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy ...
Simmons' net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011. [2] After producing or managing artists such as Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Whodini, and Jimmy Spicer, Simmons joined forces with producer Rick Rubin to found Def Jam Recordings.
Def Jam was co-founded by Rick Rubin in his dormitory in Weinstein Hall at New York University, [3] and its first release was a single by his punk-rock group Hose. Russell Simmons joined Rubin shortly after they were introduced to each other, according to one story, by Vincent Gallo. [4] Another cites DJ Jazzy Jay as their connector. [5]
Singer-guitarist Marcus King had previously signed with Rick Rubin’s label, American/Republic, in time for a previous release, but his just-announced “Mood Swings” album marks the first time ...
Kesha Confirms Rick Rubin-Produced New LP, Gag Order 15 Minute Live Performances: Marcus King In a statement, Rubin expressed his admiration for King’s musicianship: “I love the way listening ...
Rick Rubin Throws Secret Music Festival in Tuscany With Performances From James Blake, Arcade Fire Members and More. Nick Vivarelli. June 24, 2024 at 4:21 AM.
The label Def American Recordings was founded after Rick Rubin left Def Jam Recordings in 1988. Among the first acts to be signed were Slayer (which followed Rubin from Def Jam), Danzig, The Four Horsemen, Masters of Reality, and Wolfsbane, as well as indie rockers the Jesus and Mary Chain and controversial stand-up comedian Andrew Dice Clay.
Timed to the release of Hulu’s “McCartney, 3, 2, 1,” legendary music producer Rick Rubin has sealed a partnership with Endeavor Content to push his famous Shangri La Recording Studios ...