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Rick Rubin He is one of the most recognized figures in the music industry, since the 59-year-old American worked in the production of the most successful albums by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Imagine Dragons, Metallica, Linkin Park, System of a Down, among many others.
The renowned music producer gave us something to talk about after he declared in a recent interview that he has “no idea about music” and that he does not know how to work with a mixer in a recording studio either.
Rick Rubin makes controversial statements in an interview
the american medium CBS interviewed Rick Rubin, questioning him about his abilities to play an instrument, causing a controversial response from the producer, since he declared that he did not have said ability.
“Barely,” Rubin said.
The producer gave more statements that caused the astonishment of Internet users, as he assured that he does not have technical skills and does not know much about music either.
“I have no technical ability and I have no idea about music,” added Rubin.
Faced with these statements, the interviewer questioned Rubin about the origin of his great work as a producer, to which Rick replied that it is all due to his listening skills.
“Look, I know what I like and what I don’t. I’m sure about what I like and what I don’t like,” she commented.
“The confidence I have in my taste and my ability to express what I feel has proven to be useful for artists,” he added.
Rick Rubin’s career
Since his youth, Rick Rubin always showed interest in genres such as rap and heavy metal, which is why in 1983 he produced with t la rock the song it’s yours. But his career would take a big leap when two years later he produced Hard Rock EP of the Beastie Boys.
During the ’80s and ’90s, Rubin produced albums like Reign In Blood of slayer, Unchained of Johnny Cash and System of a Down’s self-titled album. In more recent years he was behind the production of ARTPOP of Lady Gaga Y The New Abnormal of The Strokes.
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