Rick Rubin, born in 1963 in Long Island, New York, became a renowned music producer without traditional musical knowledge. Instead of learning to play instruments or read music, Rubin focused on the cultural impact and experience of sound. While studying philosophy at NYU, his love for punk rock and hip-hop led him to DJ at clubs, eventually co-founding Def Jam Recordings with Russell Simmons in 1984. His approach was to strip songs to their essence, focusing on the vibe and raw energy. Rubin pr