FIRST TIME HEARING BEASTIE BOYS - SO WHAT'CHA WANT

[@ComicHorder410]

The Beastie Boys are nothing short of legendary. R.I.P. MCA.

[@kathyembley455]

Thank you ❤️

[@brianbowman6007]

Mca. Rest in peace what a beautiful mind.

[@Snowcrash777]

Respect!

[@Salamanderman79]

Freal

[@BigTek9]

You can't front on that!

[@mcnowski]

I was 15 when this track dropped in 1992. We we're skate boarders smoking weed and loving life.

[@PJB222]

Yuuuup 💯

[@tylercowell4371]

Yep

[@alexleyland]

@@tylercowell4371 ye

[@kyleharrison2286]

big same (though i think i was 12 or 13)

[@jfree111]

I was 15 when License to Ill dropped and had the same reaction. Skated everyday to the BB. #lancemountain #chrismullin #jeffkendall

[@JamiHeart]

These guys aren't just old school. They are pioneers of the genre. They got LL Cool J his shot. I grew up listening to these guys. First album was 1986. Paul Revere, The New Style, No Sleep Till Brooklyn, Shake Your Rump, Pass The Mic, Sure Shot, 3 MC's and 1 DJ. Too many bangers to list. I love seeing you young kids enjoying the music that I consider the soundtrack to my life.

[@AmeliaHubbard-rb6hz]

And Eminem said he would never have been a thing without them

[@annebokma4637]

Loving them since day 1 too. Love their pre hiphop punk stuff too

[@dojoblink9148]

word. saw these guys live on the check your head tour in Australia.. changed my life

[@winowarrior9392]

NO SLEEP TILL BROOOOOOKLYYNNNNNN!!!!!! Oh mah gawsh, that and Paul Revere. SOOO many others. No Sleep is a serious banger tho.

[@NerudoP-Clowes]

I still have my Columbia House copies of the first three albums!

[@seanmedlock]

As an old white dude who has loved the Beasties for almost 40 years, it makes me happy that they make you so happy. Thank you!

[@dpwv6751]

Listen to Paul's boutique start to finish. One of the best albums ever.

[@dizastro5437]

My favorite BBoys as well. Nothing else is on that level, despite so much goodness they put out before.

[@artemusprine]

But it took most everybody ten years or more to realize that. "I just wanted to hear funny white boys party rap."

[@ottomann9332]

Agreed

[@intuitivecat]

Such a pivotal album in terms of sample rights legality as well.

[@matthewbarr8717]

Paul’s Boutique so underrated just one of the best albums to listen to while cruising around in your car on a hot summer night.

[@Markhypnosis1]

You absolutely MUST see the playing "Sabotage" live on Letterman. It's insane, it's raw, it's raucous. And all playing their own instruments.

[@winowarrior9392]

It was a golden age... So happy I got to be alive during this time.

[@BlackAdder665]

Yeah, that performance was stellar! Goosebumps!

[@willzinc6137]

Growing up in the 90s was so epic. Whenever Sabotage came on it was pure madness

[@chrisd7047]

I've said this before but it bears repeating: it is not by accident that when the Beasties were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they were presented by LL Cool J and Chuck D.

[@nakmuay7705]

I agree with the Boys being in the HOF, but how do you feel about them putting people in it who have never even been close to rock?

[@ritomase81]

@nakmuay7705 rock 'n' roll is a lifestyle, not just a genre. Hip-Hop has its place, especially with Gen-X and Millennials, as we grew up prominently at the same time as Hip-Hop.

[@chrisd7047]

I don't have a big problem with non-rockers being in the Rock HoF provided they have sufficient respect from the rock community. Dolly Parton is a good example. Aretha Franklin is another, though I guess it can be argued that Aretha was at least a little bit of a rocker in her time. Same for Johnny Cash. I don't know of artists who are in the RnR HoF who never got anywhere near rock. I would probably object to N'Sync being inducted, to give an example. Or Conway Twitty. But this is a little bit like defining porn: I can't tell you what it is, but I know it when I see it. While Dolly didn't perform much Rock on her own, her songs have been covered as rock songs. And being the great ambassador for good people that she is, she feels like a worthy inclusion to me. Frank Sinatra, otoh, doesn't have any rock bona fides that I'm aware of. Even though he's just as big a legend as Dolly, he shouldn't be in the RnR HoF (and I don't think he is). Hopefully that answers the question.

[@randomjoker2275]

Beasties were straight nyc punk rock in the early days. I do find it odd when artists with no connection to rock are inducted though.😅

[@turntablesrockmyworld9315]

@@nakmuay7705 They were actually a punk rock band to start.

[@The_Gallowglass]

Beastie boys is basically hip hop, punk rock, funk, electro funk, jazz

[@romineckok.9724]

hardcore/punk

[@michaeljordan6008]

Basically

[@The_Gallowglass]

@@romineckok.9724 Its good stuff.

[@Vignalistudio]

Wow, you nailed it @Gallowglass!

[@brudamo9203]

Their catalogue is a soundtrack for the weekend. Party anthems, reflective songs, hard songs to release some frustration on Friday and Saturday, then some instrumentals for Sunday sessions.

[@carlosspeicywiener7018]

My favorite thing about the beastie boys is how they kick the rhyme around like a hackey sack, passing it back and forth. It's so seamless. Perfect

[@johnnybraccia452]

I thought this was totally unique for a group style, then I started listening to NYC rappers. That is, IMO, their trademark style. Starting a line and then another member finishing it.

[@carriepinkwasser3135]

That is the best description. I'm gonna use it.😊

[@ardenmorgan1567]

The beat is actually drums. They played their own instruments here includjng the guitar riff.

[@MegaChagus]

This is a very good point. They also engineered themselves in the studio. BBs did it all.

[@nessy9022]

@@MegaChagus Credit where it's due, Mario Caldato Jr engineered Paul's Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication and Hello Nasty, co-producing the last three. He's mentioned in the first line before Watcha Want begins "To Mario C-you can't front on that." Arguably one of the best things about the Beastie Boys is that they were top tier collaborators and didn't do it all - From getting the Dust Brothers to make the tracks for Paul's Boutique, to working with Money Mark (who also helped build their studio), DJ Hurricane, Biz Markie, Mix Master Mike, etc etc. Mario Caldato jnr also toured extensively worldwide with Beastie Boys during Check Your Head and Ill Communication, and mixed their live sound.

[@Biff-Bam-Boom]

@@nessy9022preach!

[@kevinknox1239]

And they didn't sell out either.

[@bob5074]

The innovators of Hip Hop style. Look at what they’re wearing. This was 28 years ago. Kids dress like this today.

[@the.wayne.b]

32 bruh

[@bob5074]

@@the.wayne.b I may have lost a few years in the ‘90s. Hard to remember from the fun I had in the ‘80s. ☠️☠️😂😂

[@AllenDochod]

@@bob5074 been there i think.Wait where TF am I

[@kyleharrison2286]

lol i still dress like this. Was thinking watching this vid, "I should show my kids this vid so they understand why I dress the way I do" lol

[@royjurich1993]

1992

[@traphuntnstuff8096]

And the fact that they do this while playing instruments is what sets them apart MOST.

[@spagsketti]

The Beastie Boys "Sabotage" is the greatest video ever

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

P.S. Stick with the Beastie Boys. You'll be SO glad you did. Their stuff is brilliant. Great video, son.

[@heyskipj]

Beasties are HARD. Come at you with old school flavors all day! My deep cut is "Ill Communication" ft. Q-Tip.

[@marc-andrebussiere2880]

Oh thats a good one two.

[@rleeboston33]

"High Plains Drifter" is the dopest Beastie song of all time, IMO.

[@paulamoya7956]

Paul Revere☑️☑️☑️☑️

[@johnnybraccia452]

Of you've got huge bass, the bass hit on Paul Revere is totally different. I doesn't hit like drum hit. It rolls in.

[@Sim_racer_40oz]

For sure ❤ first song with reverse bass 🔊

[@ty-le5lv]

My #1 song

[@babaoriley1]

Sure Shot...greatest flute loop ever.

[@MichaelGillen-if1nr]

I would say the song “flute loop” has a better flute loop, just my opinion

[@mikefetterman6782]

Beastie Boys 1978-2012. They heard Spoonie G, Curtis Blow, Grandmaster Flash, the Furious Five in 1976-79 and the two bands (YOung and the useless/Beastie Boys) melded together into one rap group before rap was known about outside of the Bronx and Brooklyn. They were there from the beginnings of the genre, along with Run DMC, Rick Rubin, and Russel Simmons, they started the Def Jam label with the BIGGEST SELLING RAP ALBUM OF ALL TIME. and ThE FIRST RAP ALBUM TO SELL PLATINUM. THey took rap from a couple boroughs and gave it to the world on tour with Madonna, Run DMC and Public Enemy in their first big tour (7 years after starting) in 1987. Run DMC are the kings of rap, and the Beasties are the crowned princes.

[@KohPhanganSummer]

I was at that Madonna concert (my friends father got us all tickets) and I remember seeing Beastie Boys open.... I was like "what the fuck is this".... I realized later it was dope

[@richardgiudice3631]

Brought Murphy’s Law with Maddona too(ny/hc) and LL on first tour

[@horoldo77]

Beastie Boys are the GOAT's. Check out "3 MC's and 1 DJ" and "Looking down the barrel of a gun".

[@crucialfyah]

They’re right! They have a lot of bangers! Paul Revere, Sure Shot, Intergalactic, and 3 MC’s & 1 DJ is just ridiculous.

[@Degner]

3 MCs And 1 DJ

[@lane3192]

I saw them in 1987 at the Shoreline Amphitheater, it was them with RUN DMC. Probably my favorite concert ever!

[@scotts272]

The entire album "Check Your Head" is nothing short of phenomenal.

[@ritomase81]

I highly recommend listening to Paul's Boutique in its entirety. It was a pivotal album in Hip Hop and music overall for its production. It was the first album to ever be compiled entirely of samples.

[@PerseusM76]

Beastie Boys - Paul Revere. One of the greatest stories ever told in hip hop form.

[@skiresort133]

They played all their own instruments for those that don’t know

[@rickbub]

Not at first. They did a few albums in, though.

[@twodudegarage4122]

"Gratitude" is a great song

[@BrokenEqilibrium]

that video throws props to pink floyd live in pompelli

[@disizbilly]

came for the Beasties, subscribed because of the super positive intro. Howdy from TN!

[@705jay]

Beastie Boys are OG triple OG... Great to see a new generation discovering the bangers from back in tha day

[@kraetz]

The Beastie Boys sampled and were competent musicians as well. Double threat.

[@LoserInChief]

Was fortunate enough to see Beastie Boys live in L.A. during the Hello Nasty tour, they had a giant round rotating stage. Absolutely phenomenal stage presence and performance perfection.

[@dathorndike4908]

The great thing about the sound of this track is that those are real drums, bass, and guitar on the track.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

I almost never stop what I'm doing for a reaction video, but a young man's first go-round with the Beastie Boys will do it, especially this young man. Great, great job today, lad. I hope to tell you more in depth some time. All the best.

[@susans4511]

The Beastie Boys are legends. 100% awesomeness.

[@deejaydiabolic]

Beastie Boys are the GOAT. They use to tour with Run DMC in the late 80s. Ahead of their time. They were my first concert in 92. The Check Yo Head tour.

[@laraismyname821]

You still need to hit the 1980's Beastie Boys. That's where you get the real old school feel (imo). So far all of their songs you've reacted to have been from their 90s era (this 1 was '92, "Sabotage" was '94 & "Intergalactic" was '98). I recommend anything from the 1986 "LICENSED TO ILL" album (I'm not shouting, it just looked like a Roman numeral 3 when I only capitalized the 1st letter in "ILL")

[@bjornskivids]

The entire Beastie Boys collection is must-have material.

[@adnap]

Today, I wanted to hug a stranger because of his words of kindness. Just walk right up and hug the man. Even if I got my ass knocked out for getting up in his space, it would have been worth it. Commit the act now and then ask for forgiveness. Thanks bro.

[@dawnb5617]

I saw them in concert. They did an incredible rendition of the song Tom Sawyer by Rush. Ahhhhh The good old days…….being a kid surrounded by all that great music! Best time ever!!!❤

[@iracer9395]

What made the Beasties great is that they didnt take themselves too seriously

[@dedricthere]

The Beatsie Boooys!! They are, they’re comin’ home, they’re comin’ home, oh they’re comin’ hooome!!!

[@marvelousmrmurphy2878]

This has been my ringtone for 15+ years…

[@dtw63]

What makes them stand out is they play their own instruments.

[@ottomann9332]

Paul’s boutique. Full album. You will love it

[@-Ricky_Spanish-]

"Yeaaah, you can't front on that" is the late, great Biz Markie. Beastie's actually sampled themselves on that one, it's from "Drunken Praying Mantis Style" from the "Pass the Mic" single.

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Ren actually has an homage to this song by the same name that’s pretty fun

[@VampliFyer]

Ren does? Thanks for sharing that, Imma have to check it out. Before anyone knew who Eminem was, he was also a stan of the Beastie Boys. Some of his humor is similar to the BB's from their early days.

[@Shawn-nn6vp]

Beastie Boys Root Down....their best.

[@joevecchio7346]

This cut still gets me hyped 30+ years later. MCA was my dude. RIP

[@marklar7551]

Go to their primary release.....no matter who the artist..... License to ill is the album for Beastie Boys......first to last like we heard it on cassette 👽👽

[@JasonVeisberg]

“Rhyming and stealing” is a great track and their official video is at a concert. You see how wild these boys are, if you want to see them, play their instruments, the song “gratitude” is great.!

[@RUSTONEJFK]

“Yeeeaahh! Can’t Front On That!”

[@donnaewe3692]

Thoroughly enjoyed ur reaction, thank u! Next up suggestions, "3 Mc's & 1 DJ", "Intergalactic ", "No Sleep till Brooklyn", "Paul Revere"

[@mikedolan6176]

Legends. And play live! Heavy as shit. Back in the day skatin n smokin✌️🤘

[@chefdirtyhands6631]

The 90’s was loaded with great hip hop.

[@avdkmusic]

Takes me back yrs. Some Great Beastie tunes out there... Keep on keeping on.. it's all good.

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

Love this track, brings me back to the mid 90’s in my wild youth

[@mmp495]

Saw them live at Lollipalooza 92. They were so amazing and high energy. Miss them. 😢

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

Yeah the Beastie Boys could play instruments, check out some of their live performances from concerts or tv shows, and they are playing instruments and spitting rhymes at the same time,they started out as a punk band in the early 80’s in NYC and quickly incorporated hip hop and they became regarded as three of the Godfathers of Hip Hop

[@Lou-T-Fisk]

Beastie Boys are legends. Always changing their sound sad we will never get another Beastie Boys new song but I rock them on every playlist I ever make. RIP MCA

[@haydenbake]

You gotta do Dream Theatre - Pull Me Under 🔥

[@anthonyv6962]

Should probably check out Pass the Mic. On this song they are playing the music, drums, bass, guitar, organ, turntable and maybe an Emu SP1200. The song they are rapping over "I've Been Watching You" is by a 1970's soul/funk band called Southside Movement.

[@PlanetBongoSan]

Growing up on these tunes it's always nice to see you young folks finding out what the 90s were about

[@PawptimumEntertainment]

One of the best concerts I've ever seen! Saw them not too long after they released their all instrumental album. Amazing talent!

[@CitizenScorn]

I know it's been said, but... THREE MC'S AND ONE DJ music video. Keep up the great work. New subscriber today after your TOOL reaction of "46 & 2", so now im goin thru all yr sh*t 😅 🤘

[@michaelmorrow9048]

I was a cable boy at one of the venues they played in 87. I got a License To I’ll/Get Off My Dick shirt and a high five. Seventeen and on top of the world.

[@swalshford]

my brother didn't come here for the uplift, but also didn't know i needed it. that you. god love to you n yours n alls

[@Mike-kv5pl]

BEASTIE BOYS - PROFESSOR BOOTY

[@paulb808]

MCA's best verse.

[@tangerinelziii]

I'm gonna put my d in the mashed potatoes

[@kingzero85]

what's another word for pirate treasure?

[@bkiehlbauch]

"Get It Together" is my favorite Beastie Boys Song

[@caveman42o7]

Sure shot one of their best

[@zechariahlapier6836]

Gotta check the live performance of this on Arsenio Hall 1992. Such a vibe

[@rlewis1203]

“Posse in effect” always gets hyped up like this jam!!! This was hip hop

[@donno420]

Love your reaction man! That was my first reaction over 3 decades ago. Beasties rule the mic!

[@212x3]

3 MC's and one DJ is a classic as well.

[@mikeminiboss708]

Yeah they played the instruments in this song

[@exitnumberzero]

I love this guy’s optimism and positive energy.

[@averyroscoe91]

I've been listening to hip hop for 40 years now and I think it's best when you have a well-oiled crew just spittin and clickin together. There are good solo acts, but nothing beats a crew with different styles flowin. Shout out to not only the Beastie Boys, but Run DMC, Hieroglyphics, Wu Tang, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Pharcyde, Jurassic 5...so many great crews. Too many to name!

[@jlobiafra]

I first saw them perform this song on arsenio hall in 92. I went to the record store the next day and bought the album. This song still sounds futuristic thirty years later

[@stevenmonte7397]

Root Down is my fave. A great homage to everything hip hop!

[@QueenofAwkwardness]

This is back when you had to have talent to make it. The Beastie Boys were amazing live! Best concert I ever seen and I've been to hundreds

[@toddlong8672]

More beastie boys please. My favorite album is Paul's boutique. Solid gold

[@winowarrior9392]

So badass that you are listening to this now! I was in the second grade when I got License to Ill. Used to play it on my radio on my shoulder at the apt complex with my friends. The boom box was the bomb back in tha day, lmao. Respect.

[@poeticsun645]

Oh wow I remember this. Hard track tbf, good era for music of so many styles

[@wackyruss]

The Beastie Boys began as a punk rock band in NYC and would do some rapping as a joke. They were so good at rapping that the rest is history! On several tracks such as this one they play actual guitar/bass/drums & of course that funky organ! I love these guys! True Rap Rock pioneers!!! MCA’s bass solo on Sabotage is now legendary. Good sheeeit!!!!

[@valbirkner8131]

The TOOL blessing was felt, sir. Sending those right back atcha! 🤘🫶

[@tedisabum]

I've heard this song a thousand times. This is the first time I've ever seen the video. Thank you for this.

[@jsogman]

BLESSING TO YOU AND YOURS TOO!!!!❤ came here to see yr reaction to some of my hero's, stayed for yr kick ass genuine postivity, love it, gonna check the rest of yr content have a wonderful day/week/year/life!!

[@fchas15]

Appreciate your blessings. One Love to all y’all.

[@seandobson6221]

This song took me back to the OG Licensed To Ill. After doing Sabotage and Intergalactic Planetary it was great to rewind it. RIP MCA, he was my favorite Beastie!

[@mikemc7901]

Randomly found this video....your preaching hit the spot. Thanks. I needed that.

[@vincentvancraig]

oh, hell yeah...they played their own imstruments....all the hip hoppers i like do..but im nearly 50 years old, lol! GREAT reaction! like and subbed:)

[@DavidDArcy1975]

i've been bouncin' to this for 32 years... never gets old - and they were KILLER live 😎🤘 Respect & Peace ☘

[@theholymackerel072]

“Sure shot” is their best groove. The song is smooth as ice.

[@gilwood7530]

Was lucky enough to see them live a buncha times ...from the small places to the huge arenas

[@Groovy-z3x]

Sabotage is one of my favorite songs from this band. I do like this song as well. I think I was in elementary school or Junior high school in the late 1980s early 1990s when this came out.

[@texassalt8999]

I'm 48 and I roll into work blasting B BOYS on the regular. Sabotage is another fave.

[@Heavywall70]

I’m so glad I got to experience the birth of hip hop right before my eyes. Now it’s “classic” like The Beatles and Elvis was. I love old skool , especially from a historical and anthropological perspective. From SugarHill to Eminem it’s one hell of a journey to see. DJ COOL HERC…. Bless.

[@DavetheRaveDinkum]

When I first heard the beastie boys it was this video on tv and I had the volume down listening to my rave music, a few seconds in I hit pause on my tape and turned the tv up and instantly fell in love and they've been with me ever since ❤️

[@GenXWench]

Love the Beastie Boys, this song is my ringtone

[@IrishCarney]

Literally got goosebumps at the first "whacha want"