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| Genre | Golden Age , Rap , East Coast Rap |
| Release Date | November 15, 1986 |
| Artist | Beastie Boys |
Tracklist
- 1Rhymin & StealinBeastie Boys4:08
- 2New StyleBeastie Boys4:35
- 3She's CraftyBeastie Boys3:35
- 4Posse in EffectBeastie Boys2:26
- 5Slow RideBeastie Boys2:56
- 6GirlsBeastie Boys2:14
- 7(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)Beastie Boys3:27
- 8No Sleep Till BrooklynBeastie Boys4:06
- 9Paul RevereBeastie Boys3:40
- 10Hold It Now, Hit ItBeastie Boys3:26
- 11Brass MonkeyBeastie Boys2:37
- 12Slow and LowBeastie Boys3:38
- 13Time to Get IllBeastie Boys3:37
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"It's like the universe had this incredible power to affect my ear and make me stay in one place": How an ear infection birthed Licensed to Ill's groundbreaking production and drove the Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin apart
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When Eminem dropped his surprise album “Kamikaze” late Thursday night, hip-hop fans of a certain age immediately noticed that the cover was both an homage to and a spoof of the Beastie Boys’ 1986 debut album, “Licensed to Ill.” A rep for the rapper confirmed that the homage was intentional; a rep for the Beasties […]
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Beastie Boys’ Mike D on Hip-Hop Today: ‘I Never Thought Rappers Could Be the Lionel Richies of Their Day’
Mike D sat down for an in-depth interview with 'Vulture,' where he touches on a multitude of topics including today's hip-hop, hopes to never be compared to 311, cultural appropriation and much more.
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From White Castle to the Nile: Burger Chain VP Talks Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill' on Album's 30th Anniversary
In celebration of the longtime union between the Beastie Boys and White Castle -- which celebrates a milestone anniversary today, as the group's debut album 'Licensed to Ill' turns 30 -- Billboard talked to White Castle VP Jamie Richardson.
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Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill' Turns 30
Beastie Boys' landmark debut album "Licensed to Ill" was released November 15, 1986 -- 30 years ago today.The album became the first rap record to top the Billboard 200, and has since been certified diamond for 10 million sales.Prior to recording "Licensed to Ill," Beastie Boys were a hardcore punk band. They then met a young Rick Rubin, who encouraged the band to explore hip-hop sounds. The result was a unique blend of punk and rap, helping bring hip-hop to the mainstream and proving that the t
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Beastie Boys Share New Merch for 'Licensed to Ill' 30th Anniversary
The album is also getting reissued on vinyl.
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Beastie Boys to reissue Licensed to Ill on vinyl for 30th anniversary
Beastie Boys' iconic 1986 album Licensed to Ill is getting a vinyl reissue celebrating its 30th anniversary. Cut from the original master, the reissue, printed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl, will be out Oct. 14 via Def Jam. The album, which housed "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)," "Brass Monkey," and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," was the first hip-hop album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified diamond by the RIAA, selling over 10 million copies. Licensed To Ill, pro
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The Beastie Boys Get The Musical Treatment In London Show
The unauthorized story of the legendary rap trio is now a musical comedy, set to wrap up on Dec. 12.
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29 Years Later, Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill' Sells 10 Million Copies
Beastie Boys' legendary debut album Licensed to Ill has reached diamond status, nearly 30 years after its release.
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Beastie Boys's Album Sales SKYROCKET
Beastie Boys' album sales have skyrocketed in the wake of Adam "MCA" Yauch's passing. The group has seven albums on the Billboard Hot 200, according to industry rankings website. Licensed to Ill was the first rap album to top the Billboard charts, and it's back in the top 20 at No. 18.
