WHAT IS THIS!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Beastie Boys - Paul Revere

[@itdano]

"If this was a rap group I would have heard of them" All of us..."Uhh...who wants to tell him? Nevermind. This is gonna be hilarious."

[@sinjon]

This guy probably doesn’t even know Run DMC the damn pioneers or rap. He’s been missing out. Run DMC, EPMD, Grandmaster Flash, Eric B and Rakim, Easy E

[@alexsherel3344]

He said it sounds like Missy🤣🤣🤣🤣 Where you think SHE learned it???!?!?!

[@deershelton1813]

Is yall from Siberia?0 musical knowledge.Were u born an HR ago?duh me duh? A dried fart is more intelligent!:%\

[@Destyn2b]

Right! 😂😂😂

[@faithcat7675]

🤣

[@pnkl8y544]

When he said I’m a rap fan and there’s no way they are rappers. I was like Oh HERE WE GO! 😆

[@jenniferandrews1917]

RIGHT?! Lol, me too.

[@slchance8839]

I know, right! I couldnt wait for school to get into session.

[@katiepotatie1980]

I was like you gonna learn today

[@bigjon010]

Yeah he knows rap. Freaking HALL OF FAME!!!

[@jakewilliams1742]

There mc's first hip hop platinum vinyl that's right vinyl

[@forakermm]

Beastie Boys are rap royalty!!! We listened to them constantly in high school….way back in the 80’s…. You can’t go wrong with any of their songs.

[@tiredofit4761]

1987. I walked into Physics in high school and someone wrote License to Ill on the chalkboard! We were all asking what is that?!?! Didn’t take long to find out!!

[@jweems47]

The first white guys that were played all the time in the hood I grew up in back in the 80's. House parties and cars beating down the street with 12' & 15' sub woofers.

[@topspot4834]

We listened to em nonstop in the 90s too ... Hello Nasty came out in high school which we loved, then we went back to Paul's Boutique and were kinda mind blown. Licensed to Ill after that and those 3 albums have been on rotation ever since!

[@FoEKringle]

Hello? is cookiepuss there cookiepuss?

[@robertmay8507]

They were the first group signed to Def Jam and actually got LL Cool J started. Pioneers of Hip Hop!

[@fhat6924]

They were the first group signed but LL was the first artist signed to Def Jam

[@nnikaclarke8537]

Just said the same thing

[@anthonyv6962]

@@nnikaclarke8537 What about T La Rock? Maybe not signed?

[@nnikaclarke8537]

They should also listen to REAL Rap music… there is a major difference between Rap and Hip- Hop

[@GoldTop57]

Ad Rock discovered LL’s demo tape and gave it to Rick Rubin

[@mcclane8812]

Music knows no boundaries. 3 Jewish kids from Brooklyn backed by genius Rick Rubin, 36 years ago and this shit is timeless. Epic.

[@docbradleydc]

Great point. I'm more of a blues guy but Dave Van Ronk, David Bromberg, 2 Jews Blues are amazing.

[@paulhyduchak5058]

mike d and ad -rock are from manhattan. mca is from brooklyn

[@alanwhetstone3922]

Beastie Boys are a cornerstone in rap and hiphop

[@popigloo]

keystone

[@primeminister66]

Cornerstone idk about that but one of my favs for sure

[@danielsantana9448]

@@primeminister66 dude they gave LL cool J his break they are very much a cornerstone of hip hop

[@gannonw]

Not a cornerstone or keystone....a foundation!

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

"If it was Rap I'd know about the Beastie Boys" - this album (Licenced To Ill) was the first Rap album to hit Number 1 in the charts. Believe it or not, stuff happened before you were born.

[@ebonydrew2608]

Yes. Thank you. Needed to be said. 💯💯💯

[@mogwahcrone3910]

And we also had electricity and flush toilets

[@forakermm]

🙌🏼

[@dkslackmaster]

Surprise kids!!!!! Bahhh they been in the game before it was a game

[@jaxager]

This album, and The Beastie Boys, made rap mainstream. Rap was not getting airplay. It was getting played on radio stations like in NYC, but not mainstream across the US. This album changed the rap game completely.

[@mahante]

Beastie Boys are hip hop royalty. Their music inspired so many others. This brings me back to the days with boom boxes hanging on the corners or the PJs in New York. The way they evolved with the times was also amazing.

[@squintygirl]

‘Sabotage’ and ‘Intergalactic’ are fantastic examples of great songs and great videos coming together to make art.

[@dennismorgan2230]

I agree with these suggestions!

[@dennismorgan2230]

Sabotage and intergalactic!

[@lesliehagemann5755]

Intergalactic is probably in my favorite videos of all time.

[@joelbernard6347]

Yes. The Beasties covered so many genres. Sabotage and intergalactic

[@beeepizzle]

You read my mind…

[@lmg.quince]

"There's no way this is a rap group and I've never heard of them." Famous last words.

[@Wolfstyle71]

“Oh you gon’ learn today young fells”

[@slchance8839]

Amen!

[@jakewilliams1742]

There mc's hip hop at least your checking it out cool

[@torpedoboy4]

@@Wolfstyle71 right?!

[@jeezuschryst]

I'm facepalming like damn he's embarrassing himself.

[@shinigami146]

This sick beat was recorded on the legendary Roland 808 and played backwards for the track. A genius move ... and groove.

[@killahsith]

The Beastie Boys are absolute rap icons and legends. If you did not know them, or Slick Rick, there is going to be an entire world of rap for you to discover.

[@apollo4657]

Beastie Boys are Rap GODS! There is NO debate.

[@The_DC_Kid]

How are they at actual Rock and Roll?

[@jamesroby6152]

Yeah, no.

[@apollo4657]

@@jamesroby6152 yeah, no what?

[@shinigami146]

@@The_DC_Kid They were a young punk band prior to this. They do play and record their own instruments in this and later albums.

[@lockandloadlikehell]

@@jamesroby6152 OK grandpa 👌🏽 Let's get you back to bed

[@ICTS22]

Almost 40 years and this album is still a complete classic and still blowing minds. This has one of the nastiest grooves ever put on wax.

[@alexlicciardi13]

Gotta do "What'cha Want". My favorite Beastie Boys song

[@kathyedleman633]

Yess!!!

[@reneeheknowsmyname6771]

YES!!!!!!!

[@davidpowell2356]

This

[@nk1974]

Yes I like that one.

[@nickier3248]

Yes please! Another fav of mine is She's On It, great ones already suggested so keep going!! 😁🤗

[@thedirtyblonde666]

There is not one Beastie Boys fan who can’t recite every single lyric here.

[@StaciaAmnaber]

ABSOLUTE TRUTH 💯

[@brinselyseven5530]

I love that fact that I'm a middle-aged mom reciting it with my kids in the car. Like, this is why I had kids!

[@bryanwilson5812]

I was waiting for the "hold it now...hit it!"

[@tinabrown3746]

But I can't remember what I did yesterday.

[@JKG_Brandon]

or beatbox that bassline

[@22Bodhi]

Yes....now do every Beastie Boy song ever!!! Along with Run-D.M.C these guys are Godfathers! AdRock, Mike D, & MCA (RIP)

[@PixelPro-4000]

I've seen reactors do 30, 40, and even 50 of their songs and still not yet stumble onto a bad one.

[@22Bodhi]

Hear ya, it’s difficult to bash them. I love seeing people hear/react to them for the first time and seeing their mind blown. Seeing guys write, play instruments, rap & perform with so much talent leaves little room to bash

[@ocnbrze2003]

indeed rest in peace MCA. it destroyed me the day he passed on.

[@scottallencarr]

I will never make a better comment than this. How do we get more folks on their instrumentals though?

[@scottallencarr]

@@ocnbrze2003 Not the first time, for real embarassing by then; I had no idea I'd be so affected off a lost musical performer I didn't know in everyday life so hard and so much.

[@sparker1323]

They are legends! They innovated in so many ways in the early days of hip hop.

[@williamshaw5388]

You are not a hip hop fan without knowing the Beastie Boys. Murs called them the best hip hop group ever.

[@naruXsasulover2]

I'm not exactly much into hip hop but I knew of them cause my cousin was into The Beastie Boys and had heard of some of their songs thanks to my cousin

[@tempsitch5632]

They are the most successful hip hop group ever.

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@RupertPringles]

@@tempsitch5632 not sure if they are more successful than Outkast and Wu-Tang, but I easily put these 3 as the top hip hop groups of all time.

[@tempsitch5632]

@@RupertPringles Hahahhahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahaahahaaa

[@ryandean3162]

Beastie Boys are OG rappers. They were like the first group signed by Def Jam, because Rick Rubin DJed for them at their shows before it was founded. Try 3 MCs and 1 DJ by them, it's pretty good. And, of course, Intergalactic. Everybody knows Intergalactic.

[@melvinsmiley5295]

The Beastie Boys dominated my Jr. High School days…we had seen NOTHING like them before. Bon Jovi was huge then too…man I miss the 80s!

[@charleslee8313]

"I think you've heard of him. My dad loves Slick Rick." As a Generation X kid, I suddenly aged because of her brief comment.

[@saltysouthernmomma9354]

Lol! Me too!!🤣

[@joeruskamp1590]

Yeah..(sigh) Yeah... but what a time to be alive!

[@autumnfairy15]

OMG YESSSS!!!!!! You guys need to do a reaction to Slick Rick Children’s Story!!!! If you liked this you will love Slick Rick, Dana Dane, Salt N Pepper, JJFad…… it was the best growing up in the Gen X era!!! ❤️

[@zburnham]

Gen Xers are the new Boomers. Sigh. Oldness.

[@tk20channel]

These channels are enjoyable but make me finally feel old(er).

[@stephanieclark9849]

The Beastie Boys - "Three MC's and One DJ", "Shake Your Rump", "Intergalactic", and "Brass Monkey"

[@jinglyjangly616]

⬆️This⬆️ Three MC’s and One DJ 🔥

[@johnthompson3522]

Definitely Intergalactic and Sabotage

[@vorsutus753]

I'd add no sleep till Brooklyn, you can't go wrong with the boys.

[@erinhafer228]

And Fight For Your Right to Party!

[@areek7643]

Beastie Boys & Nas Too many rappers

[@seanlucas4674]

This album came out when I was 9, I'm 46 now and I can still recite this entire album. DOPE

[@jjsdad4952]

There is a world of hip hop you haven’t heard. And it’s objectively, the best hip hop.

[@seasickviking]

Beastie Boys Is The Reason Today's Rap Is Laughed At. Next Up: Beastie Boys - Three MCs & One DJ R.I.P Adam "MCA" Yauch.

[@tempsitch5632]

They’re not ready for 3 MC’s And One DJ.

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

All love to MCA. I miss that dude.

[@wackyruss]

We be gettin' down with no delay! Mix Master Mike whatcha gots to say?!?

[@indie1138]

If you want to see them go he's 3 MC's is the way to go.

[@sokay2laugh512]

I love love love watching people discover the Beasties. They lived outside the box. You both put a huge smile on my face today. I can’t wait to see your journey.

[@jgreco1978]

Omg. This generations hip hop fans don’t know what old school is?????? Now I feel old………

[@The_DC_Kid]

They think rap from a few years ago is "old school". I've always wondered how they can tell the age of any of it.

[@Evilminiature]

@@The_DC_Kid they prob consider Drakes first album as Oldschool.

[@kevinkastle612]

"I know rap and hip-hop way way back and I've never heard of this..." My bruddah, you have a lot to learn.

[@Evilminiature]

Way way back for this young buck ia prob early 2000’a 😂

[@primeminister66]

Yeah he was outta pocket for that comment 😂

[@stacygundry4454]

High plains drifter is a must. Paul's boutique is phenomenal

[@anthonyv1719]

This is their juvenile rap - joking around as frat boys - later they became much more serious of their craft and became iconic.

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

Juvenile is an odd word to use. Comedic maybe. If you speak to most people into 80s Hip Hop, License to Ill is a classic. The Source have it in their top 100 albums of all time. The production was raw, and stripped down. Couldn't call that juvenile. A couple of tracks were jokey, No Sleep till Brooklyn, and Girls. Others like Hold It Now Hit It, and She's Crafty are just stone cold hard-core Hip Hop classics....sampled by other rappers. The production of Paul Revere was totally original. Plus they were on Def Jam, THE label to be on. If anything, the later albums played more to the white hipsters, than underground Hip hop heads (which is why they sold more records).

[@melissas4874]

@@MarcoSpeaksNadsat The word juvenile means silly or immature - kind of like what you just called "jokey". And I can't take the song "She's crafty" that seriously LOL. They have even admitted in interviews that their first album was mostly just them being silly because they were teens. Nobody is judging you for liking that since the album went platinum multiple times over so don't be so defensive.

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

@@melissas4874 I don't know anyone from back in the day who analysed lyrics of Hip Hop tracks . Me and my peeps didn't in 1986. 95% of it were good time rhymes. Schooly D brought in Gangsta Rap, and conscious/political rap didn't really start with any importance until BDP and Public Enemy (2nd album). The Beastie Boys just conformed to that. People were nodding their heads to the beats and production, not breaking down and analysing the lyrics.

[@melissas4874]

@@MarcoSpeaksNadsat You have to analyze lyrics to tell when they are silly? I guess if they are in latin you might? English is my first language so it takes no analysis. The Beastie Boys themselves said their first album was silly. You are moving goal posts to beats etc now. You said some of their songs were comical - beats are comical? Or did you reach that deduction by "analysing the lyrics"? Or maybe you just need to get over yourself and quit getting so emo over some comments about music you didn't have any part in creating.

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

@@melissas4874 Lol getting personal on a discussion about the Beastie Boys because your strawmanning doesn't work. You 16 year olds can't have a conversation about anything. Jog on now and bother someone else.

[@chriso6719]

80's rap group with a little rock thrown in. Fight for Your Right and Sabotage are 2 of their bigger songs.

[@russelbrown7303]

You forgot one "Time to get ill" in the day it was only second after Fight for your right even though my fav is brass monkey

[@Munkeephat]

I might could see you not knowing the Beastie Boys, but Slick Rick? Come on man. Gotta go back to the roots (not the group) and beyond! 😁

[@freedomfan4272]

I like intergalactic and no sleep till Brooklyn also

[@KatSut1978]

I’m so glad you guys are doing this channel because welcome to originality!! If anyone in the younger generations coming up wonder why our generation (Gen X or older) wax nostalgic about our music etc, it’s because this is what we grew up with. Mind blowing unique originality, passion, hard work with real instruments and beats, self expression, artistic expression without an agenda. It’s beautiful. Soul has been lost in today’s “art”. Enjoy the deep dive!! You’ll be changed. ❤

[@TC_Smitty]

So with Beastie Boys suggestions, 1: print up a list of their stuff 2: throw a dart at it. 3: play song 4: repeat 1-3

[@charlieskeens2375]

no sleep till Brooklyn is my fav song from them

[@juspatmil]

Intergalactic also

[@jbarton8508]

you forgot: 5: WIN!

[@charleslee8313]

They need to check out the original "Hey Ladies," then listen to the DJ Paul Nice remix afterwards.

[@Martini3inc]

RIP to “MCA” Adam Yauch. You gotta know your hip hop man. These guys were there almost from the start. From 1981 to 2012 bro. They’re 3 white guys also.

[@lyalminchinton8825]

3 white guys and 1 world champion DJ.

[@charleslee8313]

Without Mike D, LL Cool J wouldn't have gotten his big break.

[@smokinnplatez1426]

Fuxk that eip mca shit is played out . It happened almost 20 years ago

[@buzzaldrin6985]

Hip hop fans that don't know the beastie boys blows my mind. These guys where the best. Nobody comes close.

[@jeffstorey9147]

“If this was rap, I would have heard of it “. Yauch: I’m about to wreck this man

[@parkerh4180]

RIP to our Yauch...we love ya man!!

[@TheDylls]

RIP ❤

[@skinnybuddha74]

Legends. Easily the most influential hip hop group of all time, with a good amount of rock thrown in. They're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a reason. Check out "Intergalactic," "Sabotage," "So Whatcha Want," "Three MC's and One DJ," "Fight for Your Right to Party," "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," and so many more...

[@715bambam]

Just knew this reaction was going to be great once he said "If it was Rap I'd know about Beastie Boys" Had to hit pause and grab a cold refreshment and get ready for The Magic to Happen.

[@TheKelinrose]

intergalactic, Sabatoge, No Sleep till Brooklyn, Brass Monkey, girls, what'cha want, Hold It Now, Another great Rap Band is Run DMC, they are good too. =D

[@camerondon3712]

They did No Sleep till Brooklyn? I've heard that song but didn't know it was by them. This isn't the genre I usually listen to, but that is one I quite like.

[@TheKelinrose]

@@camerondon3712 yup. They did that song too. It’s totally one of my favorites.

[@danshehorn9813]

Slow and low.. my favorite

[@pnkl8y544]

@@camerondon3712 listen to the entire license to I’ll album in order. You won’t regret it. The tracks flow perfectly in sequence.

[@byers132]

The Beastie Boys brought hip hop to the mainstream. There’s a reason why they’re in the Rock n roll hall of fame. Every song from their first four albums is worthy of listening to. This song was off of their first album. I’d say do one song from each album for now. Album 2 - Paul’s Boutique - Shake your rump. Album 3 - Check your head - So What’cha Want. Album 4 - Ill Communication - Sabotage.

[@allenschneider8579]

Fantastic choices

[@larannar123]

Absolutely 👍👌💯

[@bricesbigbasstacular8172]

Actually The Cookie Puss EP and She's On It came before Liscence To Ill.

[@heathcornbeef]

Hey there you know your BEASTIE BOYS HOW ABOUT . FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PARTY. I've been lucky enough to see the BEASTIE BOYS 3 TIME'S here in Aotearoa New Zealand first two times in a 900 capacity club THE POWER STATION Auckland new zealand then the big day out 45.000 people WICKED WICKED WICKED did i mention that they are WICKED CHOICE AWESOME AMAZING MIKE D R.I.P ....YOU GOD OF THE TURNTABLES

[@yankeerepairs]

They are also in the Hip Hop Hall of Fame -- the 3rd band inducted, after GrandMaster Flash , and Run DMC - absolute legends, icons, pioneers ! Check out their hip hop roots : Root Down Sure Shot Finger Lickin Good Shake Your Rump Skills To Pay The Bills Alive Body Movin' Professor Booty 3 MCs & 1 DJ Beastie For Life !!! RIP MCA 😔

[@mattphillips538]

You're thinking of Ms Jade's part on Missy's Funky Fresh Dressed, it's a straight tribute to this track

[@johnmosley9376]

You guys have to react to Intergalactic! I recommend the official video, it's dope!

[@mikeybeeee07]

Paul's Boutique is honestly one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. Of. All. Time. You have to react to that album.

[@jfvincent4993]

The album of a thousand samples!

[@eric67miller]

The album that I could leave on repeat almost forever. I just bought the album again for the fourth time in my life.

[@abstractjwl806]

An album that could never be done today. It's one of a kind.

[@ichiban308]

Facts

[@GabeColors]

It was such a bummer I the Apple doc where they did not OWN Paul’s Boutique as best beastie album of all time. Y’all just hear same REVERSE BACKWARDS This beastie snare bass trap is all backwards.

[@melissag.3325]

Best Beastie Boys song ever!!!! Thanks for that one! Sang every word right along with it and this song is definitely on my play list today!!!

[@vtbmpskier5400]

Haha Great reaction!!! try a few more "No sleep till Brooklyn" "Brass Monkey " "whatcha want"

[@saltysouthernmomma9354]

NO SLEEP TILL BROOKLYN!! 👍🙌

[@TaniaJennings]

Whatcha whatcha whatcha want, whatcha want!?

[@tracys694]

Sabotage pleeeaaasse

[@glennlaplante789]

Yes! Exactly. I bet he'll recognize them then...

[@xlr8nguy]

Intergalactic !!!

[@darrkzun]

You almost gave me a heart attack when you yelled out "I never heard of 'em!" - never heard of the Beastie Boys? Dear sweet baby Jesus. That's blasphemy. I'll give you guys props for taking in the whiffle ball bat line with a smile on your face and then groovin' right back into the jam without batting an eye. Most reactors can't handle that line without stoppin' for some weird reason.

[@71nadra]

lol I noticed that too

[@henrymann8122]

I am 55 years old from NY and always blown away by 20 somethings YT reactors who discover hip hop I have listened since 1979 .....great vid, guys!

[@skatter44]

Three MCs and One DJ and Intergalactic. Those are two of their best.

[@FlowerSupply420]

Both will blow your mind!!!!

[@rontaylor3476]

Wow those are good but their whole discography is really good. Sabotage, fight for your right, no sleep till Brooklyn, and whatcha want are all very good also

[@noneofurbizness5838]

OMG! You just found out about Beastie Boys. Enjoy the journey. "Shake Your Rump" and so many others. "Sure Shot" "So What'cha Want". Keep up the great work you silly youngsters. I'm 51 and been listening to these gentlemen since their first Rap. They used to do some Punk rock first.

[@Gajh2014]

Legends we couldn't believe this flow and vibe when it came out.. we were all shocked by so happy!! Put the tape in the car let the whole thing run it was all good start to finish LUL

[@unklebacon44]

Wow....you guys are killin it with my teen years. Beasties rule. Hall of Famers.

[@headofbaphomet]

"There's no way this is a rap group and I don't know it" making me laugh so hard, these guys are amazing. So many great songs, Sabotage, Whatcha Want, Intergalactic, Something's Got to Give, Sure Shot and so many more, entire great albums. BTW do NOT check out a band called Rage Against the Machine, I'd hate to see that wall get all gooey when your mind is blown.

[@j0hnn13K]

yeah, they especially shouldnt watch them perform "Killing in the name" or "Bull on Parade" live at Pinkpop, absolutely shouldnt check those out. Should come with a warning label... ;)

[@athlonen]

Yeah.. and they absolutely not NOT EVER check out "Down Rodeo". sponges and mops would need to be used to clean up that mess on the floor when they're done.

[@davehowell3209]

Yeah… laughed my ass off when he said that shit..

[@TalesFromTheUnderside]

That this is the first song you ever heard from The Bestie Boys is one of the best thing in this Universe. Thank yous

[@rickwelch8464]

Anyone else after this song ended?: Hold it now, hit it!

[@calipidgious]

YASSSS!

[@derylminnich2489]

YO LEROY!!

[@sinjon]

All the damn time lol

[@sinjon]

@@derylminnich2489 Ahh, yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah Why don't you hook up that def jam right about now?

[@Stanley_P_Whirl]

Every time

[@bwil1000]

Paul's Boutique has a legit claim to greatest hip hop album ever. For true.

[@PixelPro-4000]

Yes indeed it is. Compare it to ANY rap album. The production stands the test of time, and it was made in the 80s!

[@cfperfect]

💯

[@onebridge7231]

At the age of 50, I still rock out to my boys!

[@jasonremy1627]

Their video for "3 MCs and 1 DJ" is legendary. Live shot on one take. It's so good. You've got to check it out.

[@bishopman2308]

You don't just need to hear more Beastie Boys, you need to get with all the 80's rap scene. Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Whoudini and on and on.

[@jaewok5G]

wild Wild West

[@chrispulling7552]

LL Cool J "I'm Bad" or "Going Back to Cali", Run DMC "It's Tricky", Whodini "Friends" or "Early Mother's Day Card", and SO many others...

[@chuckwilliams6261]

Sir Mixalot

[@apefu]

Tribe Called Quest, Public Enemy

[@LMmccallL57]

Yes! The truth has been spoken!

[@Just1morehour]

Just came across this and was shocked at how many people haven’t heard not only them Boys but also this reverse bass beat lol…glad them boys still gettin love after all these years!

[@uncle_thulhu]

"I've never heard of them, so they can't be rappers" Bruh BRUH Beasties are beyond seminal in hip-hop. Godfathers, Grandfathers, whatever you like. Just 3 white boys from NYC. Done SO much for hip-hop. The sheer number of hip-hop fan reactors who've never heard of them is just shocking. So Watcha Want Intergalactic Sabotage Body Movin 3 MCs and One DJ just to start with

[@wackyruss]

They weren't white, they were Jewish!!!

[@uncle_thulhu]

@@wackyruss I'm Jewish - I still consider myself white.

[@torpedoboy4]

@@wackyruss Jewish folks got their white card a LONG time ago. Where have you been?

[@dlkj1197]

They in the fuckin Hall of Fame! Lol 😆

[@joealvarez8733]

The whole license to ill album

[@cinaedpv]

They are 3 Jewish boys from New York that originally played punk. When Adam “MCA” Yauch passed away, there was respect from both coasts and every area of hip hop for the what they brought to hip hop and music.

[@scotttelford6779]

This reaction is completely normal & expected. Wish i could hear this again for the first time.

[@Frank216S]

Do the Entire “License to Ill” before examining the evolution.

[@dard4642]

EXACTLY

[@jab1073]

Exactly. Beastie Boys did something that other artist from that era couldn't do and that was evolve their sound with each album. It's why they stayed viable, unlik most artist from that era.

[@RonRezendes]

Agreed, because when you want to "go back", the beginning is as far as you can go!

[@lakermd]

Good to see you got to my personal favorite hip hop band. Sooooo many songs, sooo many different sounds they had. Paul's boutique is one of the greatest hip hop albums ever. Check your head is when they truly got in touch with their musical talent. Played their own instruments and still stuck to hip hop. Great great band.

[@floridashawn7317]

Thanks guys. I’ll loved these guys back in the day. I knew every word.

[@rumple7mintze]

This guy: "I know sooooo much about rap" Also this guy: "who is duh beastie bois" Look at the album cover, it is the direct inspiration for eminems kamikaze. Beastie boys toured with rundmc on the raising hell tour. They are the first white (jewish) rap group.

[@aya9af]

He didn't know Slick Rick either 🤨😏 Me: You don't know old school hip hop then...period!😑🤫

[@kulttumult1352]

😂crazy. They have much to learn

[@wackyruss]

Mazeltov !!!

[@rumple7mintze]

Btw I wasnt hating I was just joking around, I subbed after this video! Also I know Judaism is a religion but if it weren't a genetic subcategory why does my 23and me have me .07 Ashkenazi?

[@Seanriver316]

"Rhymin and Stealin'" is another of their earlier hits. The first tune that got them on the radio was "Fight for your Right(to Party!)"

[@katgarry836]

I LOVE THAT PAUL Revere STILL GIVES THE SAME JAW DROPPING EFFECT IT DID WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT!!!! ❤❤❤ Love Missy but she came out like a decade later.

[@gregoryhankel7988]

They toured with Rum DMC. Old school hip hop to the core.

[@DWQJVB]

Rum DMC lol

[@egdubon]

“ I know rap and hip-hop way way back” …Obviously you don’t.

[@bradstafford485]

I'm 51 years old guys and I grew up on this kind of music.. I absolutely love seeing y'all listening to my generation's music and jamming to it.. ❤..

[@evilmicah]

Beastie Boys are like the radiohead of alternative rap. Each album is progressively different. License to Ill is worth a full playthrough.

[@bigkrut]

If you had a party in the 80"s all you had to do is put on "license to Ill" and shit got lit.

[@logic63]

All through the 90's too.

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@justinroe9271]

I can't fault these 2 because they are obviously younger than me but Beastie Boys are legends of hip hop. Know the history of a genre you love folks.

[@sarccastro7879]

"Sure Shot" is great hit by them. "Shake Your Rump" is maybe my favorite of theirs

[@balzirus]

If you want a big hit of there's than you want "Intergalactic". Now if you want something funky with a whole bunch of flow changes and samples that could never be done today ( because the rights to the songs would be to damned expensive ) and you want to make my day how about the lesser known "shake your rump"

[@benshafer65]

Yes, this is the next one to go to

[@judyrodriguez2061]

When this came out it shut down music every where! There was nothing like it before or after them! It was an awesome time 🎉

[@seamusburke639]

"Paul's Boutique" is where it's at with Beasties albums. Recommend "Shake Your Rump" and "High Plains Drifter" off that.

[@richardrobbin2225]

Love love ❤ High Plains Drifter! But after 30 plus years of listening to Paul's Boutique, I'd say Shadrach is the number one track.

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

That record changed music. It's so fucking brilliant.

[@seamusburke639]

@@britishrocklovingyank3491 If you want to prove that sampling can be art, Paul's Boutique is Exhibit A.

[@pamelaforray4318]

Any other beastie fan start singing “Hold it now. Hold it now. Hit it!” Right when they stopped the music? I wore this album out back in the day!

[@pamelaforray4318]

That whole album is great. I think you started with one of my favorites.

[@LoneStarTint]

Just thinking the same thing...

[@barryz1969]

I played this album on loop for years. It's all fire.

[@MBeano]

Every single hip hop artist owes a debt and inspiration to and from the Beastie Boys. They not only brought Hip Hop to the masses, but they brought their own unique style and flow. They changed the landscape of hip hop and mainstream culture. Their second full album Paul's Boutique has only grown in legend, with every major hip hop artist citing it as Hip Hop Bible. From Chuck D to Questlove and beyond, their influence is deeply ingrained. They were already legendary before 1990, and before Check Your Head, Ill Communication and Hello Nasty

[@5x7m]

Beastie Boys are groundbreaking but Hip-hop/Rap had already reached the masses before them. Hip hop artists/Rappers should pay homage to the culture originators.

[@MBeano]

@@5x7m Sugarhill Gang broke through with 1 song in 1979, Rapper's Delight, which is legendary. However it didn't get past 36 on Billboard Hot 100, and the album didn't generate much else in terms of popularity or reaching the masses. License to Ill was the first hip hop album reach #1. It had multiple hit singles which got heavy play on radio and MTV. When "reaching the masses" is concerned, this refers to ubiquity and place within the popular landscape, that goes beyond major cities like NY and LA, but reaches the hearts of minds of those even in the midwest. It was Run DMC and Beastie Boys who really broke through in 86 & 87. Part of this was the extensive touring. Beastie Boys opened for Madonna, went on Tour with Run DMC, then headlined their own tour. Altogether that brought them to massive audiences, but also to people and places they may not have reached, however badly they were received by Madonna's mostly pop mainstream audience at the time. djrobblog.com/archives/293 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_This_Way#Charts en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beastie_Boys This is not to say that Beastie Boys were the first in hiphop. Sugarhill Gang was already mentioned, Fab 5 Freddy, and Grandmaster Flash along with others who I didn't know of at the time like OG DJ Kool

[@lttfan9185]

@@MBeano you're way underselling the reach of hip-hop before and during the Beastie's rise.

[@MBeano]

@@lttfan9185 I am talking about reaching the masses, not influence (that is a separate topic). See comment and links above. Hip-hop's reach was not prevalent or pervasive at the time. There were only sprinkles of it. Hitting the masses means going far beyond that. Other than the already mentioned Run DMC and Beastie Boys, who were back to back and both on Def Jam, what Hip Hop artist rose to the level of reaching the masses before they did - This means Top 40 radio, being known to people outside the Hip Hop community, people outside of youth culture knowing your name, the news, being heard everywhere (radio, tv, stores, and other public places). Sugar Hill Gang were essentially 1 hit wonders as far as commercial success is concerned, they had 1 other song that gained some play but not much. Also, people knew the song, few knew the band that wrote, and almost no one could name a member. Grandmaster Flash or Afrika Bambaataa never had a top 40 or Billboard 100 hit. The Message, White Lines, and World Destruction were the closest they came. Bambaataa's Planet Rock album is highly influential but was not a major hit. Public Enemy, NWA came directly after. LL Cool J all came with a hit album Radio in 85. He could barely get signed previously, and eventually signed to Def Jam because of the Beastie Boys played Rick Rubin his demo, as told by LL himself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2SlYpyvi7GCq80

[@MBeano]

In 1991 Nirvana broke through and had HUGE success and impact with their lead single "Smells Like Teen Spirit", from the album Nevermind. It changed everything in Rock. Radiostaions changed formats, Record labels started signing bands they thought were similar. etc etc. "Alternative" had hit the big time. It was everywhere and ubiquitous. Kids in sububurgs and small towns were playing all the new (and not so new ) Alternative albums and singles. Yet, "Nevermind" was not the first "Alternative" album. There were plenty of good and even some groundbreaking album that came prior to that album and that were minor hits. Pixies, Jane's Addiction, Faith No More, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jesus and Mary Chain, NIN and even Pearl Jam's Ten all released albums prior to Nevermind, which had success. But it was Nevermind that exploded Alternative music into the mainstream and masses, even giving a spotlight to the Grunge subgenera. This is similar to the Beastie Boys. At that time all the aforementioned bands had gold albums which were quite good/great, but they didn't change the landscape, bring the spotlight, open the door for the masses to come into the Alternative house. Your suburban kid in Kansas was not rocking out to Jane's Addiction, Jesus & Mary Chain or Faith No More, or wearing their Tshirts. More likely than not, they were most likely wearing Boston, Hair Metal, or Rush, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith or Tom Perry. Alternative was fringe until Nirvana. A similar situation played out with Hip Hop and Beastie Boys/Run DMC

[@sarccastro7879]

Oh, and a cool thing to do would be Led Zeppelin's "When The Levee Breaks" then Beastie Boy's song which samples that beat, "Rhymin & Stealin"

[@derylminnich2489]

Great song...one of their best IMO

[@937jaminrob]

Welcome to the beastie boys world. Both of your reactions are priceless! I’m over here crying at work over your happiness ! Fight for your right to PARTY ! Go!!!

[@gildad2000]

I’m guessing you’ve never heard of RUN DMC, Public Enemy or NWA either

[@jonbauman457]

Sugar Hill Gang....

[@sherbert500]

doug E fresh

[@jonbower194]

Eazy-E (RIP) was my favorite old school rap artist.

[@AZambri1]

Public Enemy's Fear of a Black Planet was phenomenal.

[@flave3453]

One more thing u guys talk about that Missy Elliot beat. They’re playing an 808 backwards. An 808 creates that deep bass drum. Young MC did the same bear on his song “Bust a Move”

[@BigTroyT]

Actually, "Bust A Move" uses a noise gate (a kind of audio effects processor) to chop off the reverb of the drums (808) to give them that short, punchy sound - it isn't backwards like in Paul Revere. But the best thing about Bust A Move is the Flea (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) bass line.

[@ctool6]

This is the beginnings of Hip Hop. They were pioneers in production that's why you hear things that are familiar that you may have heard in newer songs. This album, Licensed to Ill, came out in 1986.

[@martycecil]

If it wasn't for Beastie Boys having balls to do rap as three white guys.. Eminem would have never had a chance.

[@melissas4874]

Neither would Vanilla Ice. (/s) LMAO

[@yankeerepairs]

. . . .or Kid Rock, Linkin Park, 311, Vanilla Ice 😃, Tom McDonald, Upchurch, Prodigy, Sublime, Limp Bizkit, and so on. The Beastie Boys were not only revolutionary, they were also, evolutionary.... Legends, Icons, Pioneers ! And, Eminem, has always mentioned his inspiration from the B Boys ! Including his Kamikaze album artwork. RIP MCA 😔

[@5x7m]

Or 3rd Bass

[@raymnsmith]

Some of my favorite hits from beastie boys: the new style, she’s crafty, Posse in effect, brass monkey, hold it now and many more. Listen, y’all gotta do a deep dive on these guys. They were a household name in my day (early 80’s). Iconic group

[@55bolts]

These guys rolled mid 80's through the 90's. Give "Sabotage" a listen! Killer song and hilarious video!

[@LaxinPhilly]

LL Cool J and Beastie Boys have a deep history. LL did their induction into the rock and roll hall of fame and his speech about how they met was such a great moment. I don't want to ruin it if you check it out, but it's definitely worth the time.

[@eagleal3]

If you had a clue how many hundreds of Big Time famous rappers were heavily influenced by the Beastie boys it would blow your mind including Eminem

[@mattsmith1906]

One of the best albums ever ! Across any genre.

[@sixnohit]

I was ready for “HOLD IT NOW HOLD IT NOW HOLD IT NOW. HIT IT!” Hearing this hurts my heart. There’s nothing worse than hearing rap fans start their love of rap in 1998 lol. Research how it got to that point. Music doesn’t begin the year we’re born.

[@Shawn-rq4py]

You guys have to listen to Beastie Boys “She’s Crafty”. I think you’ll like it.

[@cherylwhite4408]

Omg I second this! I love She's Crafty - such a fun song.

[@azizmooshoolov8922]

Nah, take em STRAIGHT to Paul's Boutique Theses first album songs are a good baseline, but I say skip right to the genius stuff

[@sinjon]

I second this. SLOW & Low, and brass monkey too

[@marklovelace297]

@@cherylwhite4408 i third it damn i had forgotten about that one bout to go dig out my cassettes!

[@thomassawyer7314]

Been around for ever. How can you not know . Its the Beatie Boys !

[@joshuawilson846]

BEASTIE Boys started as a Punk Rock Band, but turned into something that transcends all music genre’s.

[@christophereverett2112]

The Beastie Boys album “License To Ill” is a masterpiece! Check out the whole thing!

[@chaossdragon]

Can not upvote this comment enough!

[@davids11131113]

Beastie Boys were puttin out all their stuff all thru my high school and college years they were prominent at every party

[@66alh]

Blondie did rap in 1981, the song "RAPTURE" was a big hit.