Rick Rubin Returns To The Dorm Room Where He Started Def Jam

This short documentary follows Rick Rubin back to his dorm room in which he founded Def Jam.

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Def Jam celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, and in celebration, founder Rick Rubin decided to go back to where it all started. Returning to the original dorm room in which he began making beats and starting the label, Rick talks about the early days of the label.

Russell Simmons, LL Cool J, and Ad-Rock of The Beastie Boys also contribute to the doc. 

If you're looking for more from Rick, make sure to check out his extensive Zane Lowe interview from earlier this year. Rick most recently worked on Kanye West's Yeezus, and Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP 2.

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