Now settled into Warner Bros. Records, the Chili Peppers began looking for a suitable producer. One in particular, Rick Rubin, stood out, as he was more broadminded than peopl… See more

Blood Sugar Sex Magik was written at a more rapid pace than the band's previous album. Before the Chili Peppers relocated into the mansion, Frusciante and Kiedis collaborate… See more

Around 25 songs were written and recorded during the Blood Sugar Sex Magik sessions, with 17 of those making the album's final cut. The album's singles contained f… See more

All photography, paintings and art direction for Blood Sugar Sex Magik were credited to filmmaker Gus Van Sant, with the exception of the "tongue illustration", which, according to the albu… See more

Blood Sugar Sex Magik was dedicated to musician Mike Watt of the bands Minutemen and fIREHOSE,in thanks for his friendship and musical inspiration to the band.… See more