First time hearing Beastie Boys "Sabotage" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@sumonjamal1653]

I think the lyrics for 'Sabotage' came from Ad-Rock's (Adam Horowitz) frustration in the studio w/ the producer, trying to control the recording sessions... 😂Beastie Boys said they shot the video in L.A. using wigs, prop clothes and a beat up car w/ a flashing light... they had no permits to film and were running around shooting the scenes, and were lucky the REAL police never showed up.

[@JPMadden]

From Wikipedia: "The song's music video, directed by Spike Jonze and played extensively on MTV, is a homage to, and parody of, 1970s crime drama shows such as 'Hawaii Five-O,' 'The Streets of San Francisco,' 'S.W.A.T.,' 'Baretta,' and 'Starsky and Hutch.' The video is presented as the opening credits of a fictional 1970s-style police show called 'Sabotage,' with the band members appearing as the show's protagonists. Each band member is introduced as a fictional actor, and the names of the characters are also given."

[@Mike-kv5pl]

They play the instruments on this song. MCA on bass, MIKE D on drums and AD ROCK on guitar and vocals. The video is a parody of 1970's crime/drama tv shows. Some other songs to check out are: HEY LADIES (Music video). SHAKE YOUR RUMP (Music video). HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER. PROFESSOR BOOTY.

[@jogischulz2576]

I*m a rock music fan for over 50 years , but these guys are also in my collection, they were so talented, love them ! R.I.P. Adam (+2012 )

[@kylewilliams6184]

It’s SaboTAGGGGGGGE!!! This was one of the greatest songs by The Beastie Boys. I used to see MCA downtown quite a bit. Their first album was a hit in the mid-80s. RIP to Adam Yauch...

[@bufordteejustice1119]

"I'm Buddy Rich when I fly off the handle !" Buddy Rich was a famous jazz drummer who was known for blowing up on his band if they made a mistake.

[@jackgilchrist]

The Beasties brought rockers and rappers together. Most everyone loved the Beastie Boys. They are hugely influential, both in rap/hip hop, and in the later rock bands that incorporated those elements. The video is very much a parody of 70s cop shows and movies.

[@Dooklawz]

gotta love Beastie Boys' sense of humor! A lot of their music videos have the element of tongue in cheek humor in them and it's great. The Foo Fighters do that with quite a few of their music videos too.... makes the video memorable. 😅

[@MusicLover-rt4bs]

One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@Diego.Ambrosini]

this song is pretty much the punk rock side of the Beastie Boys. they are playing their own instruments right here, and I believe only Ad-Rock is singing in this track (Ad Rock played guitar, MCA the bass and Mike D the drums - and of course DJ Hurricane with the scratches)

[@spaceghostohio7989]

Can't go wrong with any Beastie Boys...these guys are Epic !

[@Michellejosph]

I first heard this song in the 2009 Star Trek movie and was later used in the the 2016 star trek beyond movie

[@PixelPro-4000]

Beastie Boys made some of the best beats, and so many different styles as well!

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

Asia and BJ classic, he drops the robot dance like it’s nothing, she captivates with that smile and eyes …. Oh yeah and the beat !

[@capnpablo1]

Hey. I know this is late but I enjoy watching you guys. Old white guy here. Let me give you a patch of input. Most reactions of this vid are a bit off. Its release is from the 90's but I cannot help but think of Starskey And Hutch. If you youtube Starskey & Hutch car chase you will see what I believe to be the inspiration for this vid. Big hair and moustaches, cop chases. Huggy bear was the informant/ cohort as I recall in Starskey and Hutch. This was in late 70's. Getting old doesnt suck. I just want it remembered right. Love you guys. PS: No disrespect BJ but tip of the hat compliment. Asia, if I was 35 years younger you would have to fight me down! All respect!!!!

[@markbaker3013]

Thank you for sharing this with me

[@Guitaural.]

The video is for everybody that remembered the 70's cop shows...a 'Quinn Martin Production'... : )

[@Bond-uh6yj]

I absolutely love the cheesy tongue in cheek 70s theme throughout this music video, it shows they don't take themselves too seriously & know how to have fun 😉

[@laurakali6522]

Starsky and Hutch feels….

[@AndyKusanagi86]

that's how they rolled.

[@jamespalma3311]

Agreed! Not taking themselves too seriously is one of the best things about them!

[@martykerker9464]

Streets of San Francisco.

[@corybray9523]

Spike Jonez. Dude started out as a skateboard photographer and now has an academy award. He was part of the Jackass production and made some music videos along the way. Supremely talented.

[@tylertownsend7634]

They helped start the hip hop sound. If you like hip hop, rap, and hardcore punk, then beastie boyz is where it’s at. Count that 3 genres.

[@dirtface8462]

I'm 47 and when I was young the cool thing about the beastie boys was it didnt matter what kind of party you where at they were played at some point in the night always

[@elizabethdemerie13]

" get it together" with Qtip or "Root Down" is absolutely 💯 🔥

[@paulcampos1179]

FUN FACT: Beastie Boys were straight up Hip Hop and got LL Cool J signed to a record deal because they liked him so much. He inducted The Beastie Boys into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@thepsychophonic]

"Sabotage" is one of the best rap songs ever, and it has one of the best videos. In an interview Ad-rock told that the idea for the video came to them while watching an episode of the mythical television series "The streets of San Francisco". And they hired the great Spike Jonze ("Being Joh Malkovich") to direct it.

[@elbruces]

This is a punk song, I don't care what else anybody says.

[@thepsychophonic]

@@elbruces The Beastie boys have some punk song on their records. But this is not one of them. There is not a single note in any of the syllables of any of the words in the entire song. If in a song they rap, and they don't sing... it's a rap song, friend. But we can discuss if it's a hip hop song, a rap rock song, or a rap metal song.🤣🤣

[@elbruces]

@@thepsychophonic If you think punk vocals need melody, then you haven't listened to enough punk.

[@thepsychophonic]

@@elbruces 🤣🤣🤣And if you think that, it's because you didn't grow up in the late 70s, sucking music from the tit of parents of punk.

[@DougsShack]

When you started going daa-dum with the beat at the end, it made me think of their song Eugene's Lament. Which led me to think about how criminally underrated their instrumental tracks are. From top to bottom and all around, they were just fantastic musicians.

[@glennfortson2443]

They have an instrumental album called The In Sound From Way Out, it's pretty awesome.

[@DougsShack]

@@glennfortson2443 a go to for me when I need something on but I need to focus on something else.

[@klasseact6663]

One of the greatest music videos ever made, period!

[@summerland6397]

Parody of every cop show at that time.

[@candidob8683]

LOL I know I'm late to the game but man... Asia and BJ into the music and the video. Then right when it gets to the good part, BJ pauses to talk about. Asia said, "I wanna see what happens" as her eyes get big as she makes a face LOL 🤣

[@jaysanchez5804]

This should be on everyone's hype playlist I have this in my gym playlist always gives me a boost

[@CalixYukon]

One of these days I'm gonna request some Beastie Boys songs that are gonna have you bursting at the seams laughing. I went to a Beastie Boys concert in the 90s in Maple Leaf Gardens where the Toronto Maple Leafs used to play and it was NUTS, the next day during the NHL game the announcers were talking about how there was still weed smoke in the stadium LOL Peace and much love!

[@riffgroove]

The Beasties were the epitome of badass.

[@francisedwards4069]

The live version is fire, they play their instruments

[@CG-vn8iy]

True, but the music video is legendary.

[@olive2292]

Beastie Boys were always on a creative mode & still the best live hiphop band

[@joesmith8725]

Mix of punk and rap. Very popular song and video back in the days! Videos (mid '90s) hilarious. Like an old '70s/'80s cop show. movies. Cheesy lol

[@nauseantrock532]

The beasties ..pioneers❤️

[@LibertySpam]

Always loved how they reminded everyone they came from NY Hardcore regularly

[@leftcoaster67]

One of the best 1970's cop show intro spoofs. Wicked song too.

[@fgoogle5576]

only folks that don't know underestimate the Beastie's Greatness. I'm sure you know that they play ALL of these instruments themselves: Bass, Guitar and drums.

[@craigjohnson5462]

One of the reasons the Beastie Boys beats are so different is that they started as a punk band, so they have a slightly different spin on things. Check out Polly Wog Stew

[@Bekka_Noyb]

One of my fave Beastie Boys songs! ♥

[@michaelhendrix82]

Rhymin’ and stealin’ is great song by them. Same with Posse in Effect or The New Style

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

The Beastie Boys LIVE doing this song on MTV Music awards or on David Letterman was awesome!

[@mneugent7658]

And yep, that's them playing the instruments!

[@thewiseoldherper7047]

Liked and subscribed. Do more Beastie Boys! This particular song was a rare 1 voice for them. All ADRock except for the chorus. They have a lot of songs out there to explore.

[@havefunandbikestuffOver40]

SABOTAGE! ❤❤❤🎉

[@Craplatte]

This song and video is damn close to perfection in my book. It's one of those joints that just get better and better over time. And I've known it since it came out. But I just can't seem to get tired of this masterpiece!

[@Tijuanabill]

Who doesn't love a mid-jam donut break/beat drop/nasty bass solo?

[@robertherring9277]

This was in the reboot of Star Trek with Chris Pine as Kirk! Awesome scene!

[@madpolitico]

It was the absolute perfect song to use in the context it was used in, too. Maybe a bit “cheesy” but I loved it!

[@Sota_Pops]

The prominent voice that probably stands out most to you is Ad Rock then the guy with the gravelly raspy voice is MCA and then you have Mike D who kind of sounds like a less hyped up Ad Rock. Ad Rock's drops have been sampled in so many different hip hop tracks for the years I think mainly due to the unique sound of his voice

[@GregoryBurt1]

I would love to get my hands on a Canada leather jacket like the one at 3:26. Also, hearing this song makes me feel like i could sprint for 10 miles. love and peace, from The North

[@jasonnorris7234]

They play all the instruments in all there songs.

[@rayzerbone4197]

Omg this video is one of my favorite’s the way there playing 70’s undercover cops 🤣

[@herbertsonlee7666]

You can never go wrong with beastie boys!!!

[@SirLuciferVampiro]

Video is a spoof of old classic 70's detective shows....Had me howling when I first saw it waaay back in the day....

[@Prone2Thrill]

Thanks for doing their video! MORE B BOYS please!!! Gratitude / 3 MC's and 1 DJ / anything from Paul's Boutique !

[@billspivey6919]

I had their first vinyl. This was new to me at the time.

[@johnnie3Chords]

That was fun to watch again for the first time in a long time!

[@GonzoA211]

The Beastie Boys are like Primus for Rock N Roll. Incredibly skilled and bring a sense of comedy to make fun music

[@Michellejosph]

The music video is a parody of original 68-80 five-0 opening titles and the 70’s starsky and hutch tv series opening titles

[@nealm6764]

Hahahahaha! Glad you laughed at the right spots, throwing the bad guys off of bridges and out of moving cars. LOL. It's like old 1970's Starsky and Hutch.

[@mikhail2446]

3:53 Beastie Boys beats was top rated at their times. If you grew up in 90s, you must have heard them in one of the top charts on radio and tv for old school hip hop. And they won 3x Grammy and 7x MTV music awards. It's just hip hop changes, old school has done their times, and new kids entered the show to create their own times.

[@annewoodard6803]

I LOVE THIS SONG. I’m old. 😁❤️. What a great spoof on a 70’s cop show.

[@kobrien2424]

Asia... take a deep dive into the Beastie Boys... they do not disappoint!!! RIP MCA!!! 3 Mc's and 1 DJ; Hey Ladies; Root Down; Shake Your Rump; So What'cha Want; Sure Shot; Hold It Now, Hit It; Get It Together; Pass the Mic and so many more!!!

[@4Who4What]

Beastie Boys "Hey Ladies" is another great video

[@kingjames1308]

Beastie Boys are legit OG hip hop. They came up the ranks with Run DMC and the like and a lot of Hip Hop was inspired by their style. They are also responsible for getting folks like LL Cool J their music breaks in the industry.

[@scottreacher4620]

This was used in the Star Trek Kelvin Timeline movies.

[@markjones6075]

I’m trying to find songs you’ve definitely never heard of that you’d like and found two Canadian songs that may have been under your radar. 1. Painted Ladies by Ian Thomas It’s a reference to a drug that was big in the 70s that was colourful so they nicknamed it a Painted Lady 2. Midnight Rain by The Odds which is a 90s tune that I really enjoyed

[@jacqueline4514]

The Beasties continually evolved; every carnation was brilliant; PLEASE react to some of their License to Ill album; my favorite: PAUL REVERE 🔥🔥🔥

[@rossmacintosh5652]

The live performance on the David Letterman show is compulsory watching now. This video was fun but that live performance takes it to a whole other level.

[@BM-hb2mr]

SURE SHOT is definitely another of their best

[@jennyboo9604]

Bj laughing when dude got thrown out the car got me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shelegrimm1288]

Love the Beasties!

[@GonzoA211]

Beastie shows back in the day were a straight up party scene. Ah back in the day. Long live the School of Hard Knocks

[@bobschenkel7921]

This song was featured in the Star Trek reboot film that starred Chris Pine. It was used in the scene where we are introduce to the "character" of James Tiberius Kirk, the scene is very funny, but I don't want to spoil it for you.

[@fotografo4295]

The Beastie Boys aren’t underrated at all. The where huge back in the 90s worldwide. MTV times people!

[@pnkfan182]

I agree. I’m pretty sure this video and intergalactic were on a least 5 times a day.

[@ericaespinosa4030]

Oh yeah. They were big in the mid 80s and 90s

[@fletchbundy]

Growing up with Beastie Boys I did not know what to do with this song. It threw me way the f'k off. What Cha Want too. I don't think I appreciated these until years later. Intergalactic was what got me right on arrival. Had that album. But now, this is the shit. I can watch this video over and over. Dudes were having such a good time.

[@melod7670]

I'm Buddy Rich when I fly off the handle... Buddy Rich is a famous drummer with an infamous temper. Check out the impossible drum solo. Buddy is off the chain..

[@T_E_music_playlists]

If you like the Beastie Boys you should check out the rap group called New Kingdom. They put out too great albums in the 90's. "Heavy Load" and "Paradise Don't Come Cheap". They didn't sound exactly like the Beastie Boys but they did have some similarities at times. They could seamlessly merge the sounds of rap & rock without sounding exactly like either one. They were something else on another level. If I had to choose only one of their albums it would be their second "Paradise Don't Come Cheap". It was their masterpiece.

[@the1andonlyknudsen]

The video is a great parody of 70's and 80's police shows. The Beastie Boys had some of the all time best videos.

[@sikksotoo]

It's well known that Eminem's Berzerk is an homage to the Beastie Boys, but this is one of the songs I hear most in that song, if that makes sense. One of the classics. "Get it Together" featuring Q-Tip is another great Beastie Boy track you probably haven't done yet.

[@ryanpeters167]

they play their own instruments,which is dope

[@specialteams28]

Check out “Paul Revere” by beastie boys for Old school hip hop with storytelling, heavy bass, and a great beat.

[@danaberman6929]

So many kick ass songs from the Beastie Boys....

[@melgallant1]

You two need to explore more Beastie Boys. You’ll be shocked! The album that this song is featured on is my personal favourite.

[@DirtMaguirk]

Like Get It Together Ft. Q-Tip

[@vnnxyz1473]

More Bestie Boys - Ill Communication Album's Reaction...please !

[@doplinger1]

My favorite BB song, by far! These boys rock, and their videos are so entertaining! Check out "Body Movin'".

[@michaelscottibelli7813]

Boys always played there own instruments

[@rejectedjeepers7317]

Beastie boys Make some noise Very famous actors in the last video they made while mca was fighting cancer!

[@ProudPatriot306]

Asia got it right away!God bless haha yeeeaaahhhhh

[@davidwalker683]

Awesome.. have you done -Paul revere

[@AndICanTalk2]

3 MCs and 1 DJ is amazing by them if you haven't done it yet.

[@frederikdemoor2018]

The genius grows with years.

[@linzzyy]

Every new Beastie Boys video was like Christmas morning

[@VadulTharys]

Beasty Boys and this song are officially part of the Star Trek universe.

[@coalateapepper]

That face melt after the drop..:)

[@HELLSCATSandDOGANGELS]

Gosto de assistir esses dois reagindo, excelente química .

[@ewrekzz7360]

Another good one from the boys

[@garytom1935]

Awesome cool jam yeah more 🤘😆🤘

[@robc.8269]

Check out "Finger lickin' Good" off of Check your Head, their 3rd album. Thx.

[@gertrudelaronge6864]

This video reminds me of the 1972 movie Serpico. Al Pacino's performance is intense and powerful. I really think the two of you would love it. I hope you check it out.

[@lepm1970]

"Three MC's and One DJ" video will not disappoint!!