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Eminem 'Obsessive' Says Rick Rubin

By Danica Bellini, MstarsNews Head Writer | Feb 15, 2016 11:35 AM EST

Renowned record producer Rick Rubin considers Eminem "maybe the most obsessive artist" that he's ever worked with - but that's definitely not a bad thing! Read More »

Ozzy Osbourne Cancels 'Ozzfiesta' Due to Surgery

By Joseph Randazzo | Mar 27, 2015 01:42 PM EDT

'Ozzfiesta', the Mexican charter of 'Ozzfest', was supposed to be the ultimate Ozzy Osbourne experience. Ozzy of Black Sabbath fame and all his friends were going to blow Mexico away with the ultimate combination of comedy and Metal but sadly the show won't be going on. The man the festival centered around can't physically make it and 'Ozzfiesta' had to be cancelled entirely due to Ozzy needing to undergo surgery. Read More »

Def Jam 30th Anniversary Concert Recap: Did Jhene Aiko Pull A No Show?

By Elena Lopez | Oct 17, 2014 11:21 AM EDT

To commemorate three decades of excellence, the record label commissioned previous and current artists for the Def Jam Recording's 30th Anniversary Concert, which was held last night (October 16) at the Brooklyn Barclays Center. One scheduled performer whose presence was definitely missed was that of Jhene Aiko. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment and ask Aiko why she didn't show up. Read More »

Rick Rubin Remixes Linkin Park

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | Oct 31, 2013 04:17 PM EDT

Oh, lawdy lawd. There's a song in there somewhere. Recharged, Linkin Park's effin' hot mess of a remix album (that pulls from an album no one bought in the first place), gets a bit of a boost via this Rick Rubin remake of Linkin Park/Steve Aoki's "Light That Never Comes." Read More »

Rick Rubin and Pharrell Work w/ Ed Sheeran on New Record

By Jon Niles, Mstars Reporter | Oct 03, 2013 02:28 PM EDT

In a new interview, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran revealed some more details about his upcoming album. Though the singer is hoping to release the record in 2014, he is busy working with a variety of different people on the songs including Rick Rubin and Pharrell. Read More »

Jay-Z New Album: Rick Rubin Had Nothing To Do With 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Despite Samsung Commercial

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | Jul 01, 2013 06:07 PM EDT

We've all seen the Samsung commercial for Jay-Z's upcoming album/ app-released thingamabob Magna Carta Holy Grail, right? (If you haven't it's down below.) In the clip, Jay-Z and famed producer Rick Rubin sit around and talk about Juigga's new album. You'd think this means Rubin was involved in the album in some capacity. Not so, says the bearded and suddenly talkative songsmith. Read More »

Jay-Z Magna Carta Holy Grail [VIDEO]: Jay-Z Breaks Down 'Heaven' and 'Jay-Z Blue in NEW PROMO VIDEO, Where is 'Holy Grail' Justin Timberlake Single, Part II Lyrics featuring Beyonce

By Dominique Zonyee | Jun 28, 2013 11:39 AM EDT

The countdown to Jay-Z Holy Grail is making everybody antsy. With no sign of the "Holy Grail," single featuring Justin Timberlake, which was supposed to drop June 25, Hov and Samsung continues to keep fans at bay with behind the scenes video footage. Read More »

Jay-Z Magna Carta Holy Grail TRACK LIST [VIDEO]: Highly Anticipated Track List Leaked [PHOTOS]: Justin Timberlake Featured On Song, 'Holy Grail'

By Dominique Zonyee | Jun 24, 2013 10:05 AM EDT

As the most anticipated July 4th holiday approaches with the release of Jay-Z's Magna Carta: Holy Grail. Hov and his team of topnotch producers suck as Rick Rubin, Pharell Williams, Timbaland, and Swizz Beats will all be lending their skills for Hov's project and after snippets and commercial teasers thanks to Miss Info TV fans can get their first glimpse of the tracklist. Read More »

Jay-Z 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' Downloads Will Not Count In British Charts [VIDEO]

By Ryan Book, Mstars News | Jun 20, 2013 11:42 AM EDT

Jay-Z's upcoming album has already sold more than a million copies. But that doesn't necessarily mean that it's going platinum. Read More »

Kanye West 'Yeezus' [LISTEN] [DOWNLOAD] Rapper Backlash From APDA For Parksinson's Disease Pun 'On Sight' Song Featuring Daft Punk

By Dominique Zonyee | Jun 19, 2013 11:55 AM EDT

Kanye West's sixth album, has received critical acclaim from fans and music insiders alike, however his controversial and racy lyrics on Yeezus did not sit well with everyone. Yeezy was recently called out for a Parkinson's Disease pun hit made on the album opener track, "On Sight," featuring French electronic duo Daft Punk. Read More »

Kanye West 'Yeezus' ALBUM REVIEW [LISTEN] [DOWNLOAD]: Yeezy Sixth Album Hip-Hop Revival? Kanye West Delivers Versatile Hip-Hop Album, Better Than 'Born Sinner'?

By Dominique Zonyee | Jun 18, 2013 02:07 PM EDT

Christ has resurrected in Kanye West's heart with the release of the Grammy Award winning rapper's sixth album, Yeezus, named after his "jesus name." West's highly anticipated documented evolution arrives at a time when the future of rap is in question, as generation gaps and the heavy influence of southern rap subsequently divided the hip-hop community. Read More »

Kanye West New Album 'Yeezus': Producer Rick Rubin Talks New Album 2013, Working with Prolific Rapper

By Carolyn Menyes | Jun 14, 2013 02:53 PM EDT

Ahead of its leak earlier today, Kanye West was distinctly hush-hush on his upcoming album, Yeezus. It was not until earlier this week that West disclosed some of the people who helped him on his sixth studio album. Among the collaborators and producers was Rick Rubin. Read More »

Kanye West 'I Am God' [VIDEO]: RIck Rubin And Yeezy BEHIND THE SCENES Recording 'Yeezus'

By Dominique Zonyee | Jun 13, 2013 11:19 AM EDT

The highly anticipated release of Kanye West's sixth studio album "Yeezus" is rapidly approaching. The Chicago native teamed up with veteran producer Rick Rubin on the album and they recorded a session with Yeezy laying down the tracks for his latest controversial single "I Am God." The 31-second clip was posted on KanyeWest.com Wednesday. Read More »

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