Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Rick Rubin
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Nov 13, 2018 
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Rick Rubin's Early Touring Experience
- Rick Rubin was the DJ for the Beastie Boys as they opened for Madonna's first tour.
- Touring was eye-opening, but he realized producing music suited him better than performing live.
Hip-Hop and Punk Connection
- The early hip-hop and punk scenes in New York were interconnected but distinct cultures.
- Both scenes brought music back to a street-level authenticity, creating crossover appreciation.
Authentic Hip-Hop in Records
- Early hip-hop records didn't capture the full live club experience of DJ and MC interaction.
- Rick Rubin started producing records to reflect the dynamic and authentic sound he heard in hip-hop clubs.