As an NYU college student, Rick Rubin launched Def Jam Recordings some 40 years ago and has been a hitmaker ever since. Anderson Cooper interviews the music producer about his unique approach.

Rick Rubin says he barely plays any instruments and has no technical ability. He just knows what he likes and dislikes and is decisive about it. "[I'm paid for] the confidence that I have in my ...

In 1984, Ronald Reagan was president; “Beverly Hills Cop” topped the box office; and Rick Rubin, a Jewish NYU student with an abiding love for hard rock, punk and rap, joined forces with Black ...

Rick Rubin is known for his unorthodox production methods, and it seems that the latest to experience them is singer-songwriter Beabadoobee (AKA Beatrice Laus), who swapped her bedroom for the ...