Rick Rubin

I never had the feeling I ever had to make a dime doing anything.

— Rick Rubin

At 15, I started listening to hard rock and heavy metal, but I would say it was more hard rock because I…

— Rick Rubin

Everything I do, whether it's producing or signing an artist, always starts with the songs. When I'm listening, I'm looking for a…

— Rick Rubin

From the time I was 9 years old, I loved magic. I was an only child, and I think that had a…

— Rick Rubin

I played more of an advisory role with Public Enemy. I really trusted them to make the music that they wanted to…

— Rick Rubin

I never really think so much about commercial success; I usually just think about records that move me, and 'Baby Got Back'…

— Rick Rubin

I think with certain artists you want to hear their album... and then there are other artists who I like where maybe…

— Rick Rubin

It's cool that you found somebody that you trust.

— Rick Rubin

People are willing to get short-term gains at the risk of long-term choices...

— Rick Rubin

The technology is getting better. There will be a day when you'll be able to hear any music you want, anywhere you…

— Rick Rubin

I'm just trying to make my favorite music. That's how I work; I just do things based on the way they feel…

— Rick Rubin

I really like the challenge of working with different kinds of music. I feel like my role is really like a coach,…

— Rick Rubin