Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Mark Ronson
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Sep 10, 2025 
Mark Ronson, a Grammy-winning record producer and DJ known for his work with Amy Winehouse, shares captivating insights into his musical journey. He discusses the vibrant 90s NYC DJ scene, reflecting on the blend of live instrumentation and samples in music production. Ronson also dives into the transformative power of nightlife and the nostalgia of DJing with vinyl records. He highlights his evolution in the industry and examines the emotional interplay between music and film scoring, revealing the depth of connection shared through sound.
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Music Scenes Move In Cycles
- New York's music scene moves in cycles: after a lull it can regain vibrancy when studios and artists return.
- Ronson credits Electric Lady and producers like Jack Antonoff for part of the recent swing back.
Coming Home To New York
- After years in London and L.A., Ronson returned to New York because he wanted to be 'native' to the city's music scene.
- He accepted leaving potential work on the table to be where he felt most creatively at home.
DJ Booth To Production Break
- Mark Ronson got his first major production gig because of his DJing reputation and club presence.
- Dominic Chenere approached him after hearing his DJ sets and asked for that sound on Nika Costa's album.
