Rick Rubin: “I have no talent.”

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Title: Rick Rubin: “I have no talent.”

Context: Rick Rubin, a famous music producer who worked with artists like Johnny Cash and Kanye West, went viral when he said, “I have no technical ability. I know nothing about music.” He admitted he can’t use a mixing desk but trusts his own taste and feelings to help artists. People admired his confidence and creative approach.

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Transcript:

Speaker 1: Do you play instruments?\n\nSpeaker 2: Barely.\n\nSpeaker 1: Do you know how to work a soundboard?\n\nSpeaker 2: No. I have no technical ability. And I know nothing about music.\n\nSpeaker 1: You must know something.\n\nSpeaker 2: Well, I know what I like and what I don't like. And I'm decisive about what I like and what I don't like.\n\nSpeaker 1: So what are you being paid for?\n\nSpeaker 2: The confidence that I have in my taste and my ability to express what I feel has proven helpful for artists.

Lang: 🇺🇸 English

Duration: 33 secs

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