Rubin is 2016 Grammy honoree

Rick Rubin’s photo courtesy of Grammy’s twitter site Rick Rubin is one of the most celebrated producers in the global music scene. He has received 8 Grammy awards, including two for Producer of the Year (2006 and 2008). This year, he will be honored as the eighth recipient of the Grammy’s Producers and Engineers Wing. Here’s a look at the influence of his music as evidenced of his tracks that have been sampled on streaming sites. Chart photo courtesy of the Grammy He joins the past list of honorees that include Chris Blackwell, T Bone Burnett, Jimmy Iovine, Quincy Jones, Arif Mardin, Nile Rodgers, and Neil Young. His work and influence spans genres, including country, hip-hop, metal, pop, rock, and soul. Here’s a look at a chart on Rubin tracks that have been sampled. The 58th Grammy Awards will air on Feb. 15 on the CBS Television Network at 8 [...]