Honestly with Bari Weiss Rick Rubin Says Trust Your Gut, Not Your Audience
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Mar 29, 2023 
Rick Rubin, a legendary record producer behind hits from artists like Johnny Cash and Adele, dives deep into creativity and authenticity. He discusses the importance of trusting your instincts over public opinion, and how self-censorship is affecting artistic expression today. Rubin shares insights on the emotional connections that shape music and the necessity of listening amidst distractions. He argues that creativity is a shared human experience, emphasizing that both innate talent and learned skills play vital roles in artistic expression.
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Shared Lineage
- Rick Rubin's dad frequented jazz clubs, often as the sole white person.
- Rubin had a similar experience in early hip-hop clubs, connecting with his father's past.
Earliest Musical Memory
- Rubin's earliest musical memory is dancing to The Beatles' cover of Chuck Berry's "Rock and Roll Music."
- This sparked a lifelong fascination with music discovery.
Def Jam's Dorm Room Beginnings
- Rubin transformed his NYU dorm room into Def Jam Recordings, initially focused on documenting hip-hop's raw sound.
- It began organically, without business intentions, driven by his passion for the music.
