“Remember this year’s Grammy Awards? LL Cool J, the 16-year-old kid discovered by Rubin, now the host of the entire show. And at the podium, accepting the award for Record of The Year? Adele, who thanked Rubin for showing her the meaning of “quality control” while Rubin’s first artistic progeny looked on, smiling.”—The 25 Best Rick Rubin Songs | Complex
