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New York City, United States (1979 – present)

Beastie Boys are an American trio from New York City, United States: Brooklyn and Manhattan. The members are Mike D (real name Michael Diamond), MCA (Adam Yauch), and Adrock (Adam Horovitz).

The Beastie Boys were the first successful white rap group and one of the few acts from the early days of hip-hop that still enjoy major success. Their rock and punk-influenced rap has had a significant impact on artists both in and outside the hip-hop scene, and they were the first rap group to gain a substantial following with fans.

The Beastie Boys came together in 1979 as a punk band called The Young Aboriginies. In 1981 MCA joined the group and from the suggestion of their guitarist John Berry, they changed their name to Beastie Boys. Their line up then consisted of Adam Yauch (aka MCA) on bass, drummer Kate Schellenbach (later of Luscious Jackson), guitarist John Berry (of Big Fat Love), and Mike Diamond (aka Mike D) on the mic. Beastie Boys’ debut EP, the Pollywog Stew vinyl 7” was released in 1982.

The band’s first foray into hip hop, the Cooky Puss 12”, followed in 1983, with The Young and the Useless guitarist Adam Horovitz (aka Adrock) replacing John Berry. “Cooky Puss” would be the first B Boys record to receive play at NYC clubs like Danceteria as the band played its first shows outside the city.

The Mike D/MCA/Adrock Beastie Boys lineup debuted in 1984 with the “Rock Hard”/”Beastie Groove” 12.” Produced by Rick Rubin, who went on to produce albums for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash and Audioslave. The “She’s On It”/ “Slow And Low” 12” followed in 1985 and Beastie Boys went on Madonna’s “Virgin Tour.” as her opening act.
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    Ill Communication is, by far, one of the best hip-hop albums ever released. I don't care if I'm being a fanboy, shit is really, really dope. [2]

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    Ill Communication is, by far, one of the best hip-hop albums ever released. I don't care if I'm being a fanboy, shit is really, really dope.

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    Sure Shot!!! N one!

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    To The 5 Boroughs... insanely underrated. I walk like Jabba the Hut, with the style so new y'all be like WUT!?

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    Очень годно

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    yes it is

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    v In my opinion, it's awesome. :D

    17 days ago

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    is hot sauce committee any good?

    17 days ago

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    Coolest band ever!

    18 days ago

  • rok2slayr

    if you're white and this is your favorite hip hop group, you're a racist.

    21 days ago

  • c0ax

    о рычаги в похожих висят

    22 days ago

  • goreasylum

    so yeahhhh...fave hip hop group of all time i guess :)

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    DOWN WITH ADROCK N MIKE D. U AINT ~~~ N I GOT MORE JUICE THAN PICASSO GOT PAINT,POW! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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    Paul's Boutique is the best hip hop album ever, no contest

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