Conversation so far:
When was Hootie and the Blowfish formed?
CANNOTANSWER.
Did he sing while in college in S.
Carolina?
CANNOTANSWER.
How many studio albums did he record?
Learn to Live was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on February 6, 2009 and received a platinum certification on August 7, 2009.

Question: How did Rucker "flip the formula"?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Darius Rucker "flip the formula"?