Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys began as a hardcore punk band and became the first rap group to top the US album chart with 'Licensed to Ill' in 1987. Their 1989 reinvention 'Paul's Boutique', built from dizzying layers of samples, is now considered a landmark of the form.
Origin: New York City, New York, USA · Years active: 1981–2012
Biography
The Beastie Boys began as a hardcore punk band and became the first rap group to top the US album chart with 'Licensed to Ill' in 1987. Their 1989 reinvention 'Paul's Boutique', built from dizzying layers of samples, is now considered a landmark of the form.
Key 1980s albums
- Licensed to Ill (1986)
- Paul's Boutique (1989)
Essential songs
- (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!) (1986)
- No Sleep till Brooklyn (1987)
- Brass Monkey (1987)
- Hey Ladies (1989)
- Shake Your Rump (1989)
Genres
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