5 Facts About the Making of Licensed to Ill
- Rick Rubin produced the album at Chung King Studios in New York City.
- Def Jam and Columbia Records jointly released the album.
- The recording sessions took place in a small, basement-level studio known for its raw sound.
- Rubin’s production style emphasized heavy rock samples and aggressive beats.
- The album became the first hip-hop record to reach number one on the Billboard 200.