Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Mark Ronson
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Sep 10, 2025 
Mark Ronson, a Grammy-winning record producer and DJ known for his work with Amy Winehouse, shares captivating insights into his musical journey. He discusses the vibrant 90s NYC DJ scene, reflecting on the blend of live instrumentation and samples in music production. Ronson also dives into the transformative power of nightlife and the nostalgia of DJing with vinyl records. He highlights his evolution in the industry and examines the emotional interplay between music and film scoring, revealing the depth of connection shared through sound.
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Coming Home To New York
- After years in London and L.A., Ronson returned to New York because he wanted to be 'native' to the city's music scene.
- He accepted leaving potential work on the table to be where he felt most creatively at home.
DJ Booth To Production Break
- Mark Ronson got his first major production gig because of his DJing reputation and club presence.
- Dominic Chenere approached him after hearing his DJ sets and asked for that sound on Nika Costa's album.
Dropping AC/DC At A Hip-Hop Club
- Ronson describes the moment he mixed Biggie into AC/DC 'Back in Black' at Cheetah and the crowd's shocked reaction.
- That stunt changed his DJ profile and let him blend rock and hip-hop in clubs.
