

Broken Record - Beastie Boys and Spike Jonze
Jul 16, 2020
Rick Rubin, American record producer and former DJ for the Beastie Boys, joins the Broken Record team for a candid conversation with Mike D and Ad-Rock. They reminisce about inside jokes, hilarious memories, and their lives leading up to the release of Licensed to Ill. Topics include their early career, their experiences with music, embracing the role of the 'bad guys', crazy adventures to White Castle, studio visits, iconic music venues, and the influence of songs on their tracks.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Reminiscing about Past Interactions
01:45 • 16min
Memories of Music and Growing Up
17:46 • 15min
Embracing the Role of the 'Bad Guys'
32:18 • 16min
Wild Night, White Castle, and Funny Phrases
48:26 • 2min
Memories of Studio Visits and Mind-Blowing Demos
50:03 • 4min
Memories of Dance Ateria and the Rocksie
54:01 • 4min
The Influence of Songs and Beats on 'It's Tricky' and the Evolution of Persona
57:37 • 4min