Few names hold as much weight when discussing the pioneers who shaped Hip-Hop as Rick Rubin. Born on March 10, Rubin played a crucial role in laying the foundation for the genre’s mainstream success.

Rick Rubin (born Frederick Jay Rubin, March 10, 1963) is a highly influential American record producer, known for his work across various genres, including hip-hop, rock, and country. Rubin is ...

While producer Rick Rubin coaxed some fine songs out of Neil Diamond on their first collaboration, 2005’s ‘‘12 Songs,’’ you could feel the fear of a singer told to stand alone with his guitar in front ...