Get It Together
LIVING ROOM - Beastie Boys Lyrics

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See I've got heart like John Starks
Hitting mad sparks
Pass me the mic
And I'll be rocking the whole park
I'm the m to the see to the a and it's a must
The rhymes that we bust on the topic on lust
And my moms is not butt, but fuck it
Let me get down to the rhythm
Yes I'm getting funky and I'm shooting all my jism
Like John Holmes, the x-rated nigga
Listen to the shit 'cause I'm the ill figure
Nobody's getting any bigger than this

Ad rock down with the ione
Listen to the shit because both of them is boney
Got to do it like this like chachi and joanie
Because she's the cheese and I'm the macaroni
So why all the fight and why all the fuss
Because I ain't got no dust
Yea, you know I'm getting silly
I've got a grandma hazel and a grandma tilly
Grand royalprez and I'm also a member
Born on the cusp in the month of November
I do the patty duke in case you don't remember
Well, I freak a funky beat like the shit was in a blender
Well, I'm long gone word is born
Don't need a mother fucking fool telling me right from wrong
I don't think I'm slick nor do I play like I'm hard
But I shall drive the lane like I was evan bernhard
And I've working on my game because life is taxing
Got to get it together and see what's happening

I go one two like my name was biz mark
But I had to do the shit just let me embark
On the lyric and the noun and the verb
Let's kick the shit off 'cause yo, I'm not the herb
Well, it's not the herb but the spice with the flavor to spare
Tho moog with the funk for your derriere
While we're on that topic, yes I like to mention
When it comes to boning I'm representing
Spacing, zoning, talkin' on the phone and
My brain is roaming and I don't know where it's going
Talking lots of shit a little tweaking on the weekend
I've got to get him by the reigns because I know that I'm freaking
Well, I'm a funky skull and I'm a scorpio
And when I get my flow I'm dr on the go
So q-tip, what you on the mic for
Because I had to talk about the times that I rhyme
And when m.c.s come in my face, I'm like mace
Because I back them off with the quills
Nigga 'cause I tell you, nigga 'cause I'll keep you under prills
Resting on nine one one sixteenth ave off the farmes boulevard

I'm from manhattan m.c.a.'s from brooklyn
Yea, m.c.a., your shit be cooking
Praying mantis on the court and I can't be beat
So, yo tip, what's up with the boot on your feet
I've got the timbos on the toes and this is how it goes
Oh one two, oh my god
One two, oh my god, I've got some shit
I've got the kung fu grip behind my green trap kit
Never ever ever smoking crack
Never ever ever fucking wack
I eat the fuckin' pineapple now & laters
Listen to me now, don't listen to me later
Fuck it 'cause I know I didn't make it fuckin' rhyme for real
But, yo technically I'm as hard as steel
Gonna get it together, watch it, gonna get it together ma bell
I'm like ma bell, I've got the ill communications

Ma bell, got the ill communications
Ma bell, got the ill communications
Ma bell, got the ill communications

Ma bell
Keep it on and on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the “Get It Together” by Beastie Boys are infectious with its stream of consciousness rhyme style. The song starts off with Ad rock commanding attention with the opening salvo “One-two-one-two keep it on” before going into a ramble of rhymes about sex, love, and growing up in Manhattan. He praises his own flow and likens himself to the legendary New York Knicks player John Starks. He then opens the stage for Q-tip, who throws in his brand of high-pitched rhymes delivering shoutouts to his home borough of Brooklyn, wearing Timberlands, and his rhyming skills.

However, what makes the song stand out is the infectious beat and the inclusion of several samples that bear evidence of the group's love for old-school funk music. One such sample from an obscure 1970s funk track called “Xmas Rappin” by Kurtis Blow is heard throughout the song, blending seamlessly with the verses. It inspired the funky guitar riff and violin stabs, giving the track a buoyant rhythm that makes you want to dance.

They also sample Al Green’s “I’m Glad You’re Mine,” where Q-tip borrows some of the lyrics on the hook comprising “listen to the ladies, come on and let me do what I want to do / What I want to do is make you ooh-wee”. The song’s message is not as defined as other Beastie Boys bass-heavy tracks, but more about the pure fun and creativity of making music.

Line by Line Meaning

One-two-one-two keep it on
Let's start the music and keep it going strong

Listen to the shit because we kick it until dawn
Listen to our music because we keep rocking until sunrise

Listen to the abstract got it going on
Listen to our unique and creative style that's killing it

Listen to the ladies come on and let me spawn
Listen to the ladies because I'm so good they'll want to have my babies

All your eggs then you you go up the river
If you give in to my charm, you might be left with a child and no man to raise it

Listen to the abstract that freaky nigga
Listen to my unconventional, weird and wild style that stands out

I'm ad rock and I shock and I tick and I tock
I am Ad Rock and I bring energy, surprises, rhythm and groove to the music

And I can't stop with the body rock
I won't stop dancing and moving to the beat

See I've got heart like John Starks
I have the passion, courage and determination of the basketball player John Starks

Hitting mad sparks
Creating and delivering impressive and electric musical performances

Pass me the mic
Give me the microphone so I can show my skills

And I'll be rocking the whole park
I'll be entertaining and impressing everyone in the audience

I'm the m to the see to the a and it's a must
I am the MC and it's essential that I deliver great rhymes

The rhymes that we bust on the topic on lust
We deliver great rhymes and lyrics about sex and desire

And my moms is not butt, but fuck it
And my mom is not attractive, but let's not worry about that

Let me get down to the rhythm
Let me focus on the beat and get into the zone

Yes I'm getting funky and I'm shooting all my jism
Yes, I'm getting funky and giving it my all to create something great

Like John Holmes, the x-rated nigga
Like John Holmes, the famous porn star

Listen to the shit 'cause I'm the ill figure
Listen to my music because I'm the cool and sick MC

Nobody's getting any bigger than this
No one is getting more impressive or skilled than us

Ad rock down with the ione
Ad Rock is in agreement with Ione about something

Listen to the shit because both of them is boney
Listen to our music because both Ad Rock and Ione are thin and cool

Got to do it like this like chachi and joanie
We have to do it like this, like our idols Chachi and Joanie from Happy Days

Because she's the cheese and I'm the macaroni
Because she's the attractive and awesome one, and I'm just good with her

So why all the fight and why all the fuss
Why are we arguing and making a big deal out of it?

Because I ain't got no dust
Because I don't have any drugs to share or sell

Yea, you know I'm getting silly
Yes, you know I'm getting playful and unserious

I've got a grandma hazel and a grandma tilly
I have two grandmothers named Hazel and Tilly

Grand royalprez and I'm also a member
I am a member of the hip hop collective Grand Royal

Born on the cusp in the month of November
I was born between two star signs in the month of November

I do the patty duke in case you don't remember
I dance the Patty Duke, a popular dance from a while ago

Well, I freak a funky beat like the shit was in a blender
I do a crazy and funky dance to the music that sounds like it's being mixed up in a blender

Well, I'm long gone word is born
Well, I'm gone and that's a fact

Don't need a mother fucking fool telling me right from wrong
I don't need anyone to tell me what's right or wrong

I don't think I'm slick nor do I play like I'm hard
I don't think I'm cool or tough, I'm just myself

But I shall drive the lane like I was evan bernhard
But I will boldly take on a challenge, like the basketball player Evan Bernhard

And I've working on my game because life is taxing
And I am improving my skills because life can be hard

Got to get it together and see what's happening
I have to focus and understand what is going on

I go one two like my name was biz mark
I start my rap with a classic reference, like the rapper Biz Markie

But I had to do the shit just let me embark
But I had to start rapping, so let me do my thing

On the lyric and the noun and the verb
On the words and language that make up the rap

Let's kick the shit off 'cause yo, I'm not the herb
Let's start the rap because I'm not a loser, I'm cool

Well, it's not the herb but the spice with the flavor to spare
I'm not a boring person, I have personality and energy

Tho moog with the funk for your derriere
We use the Moog synthesizer to create funky music for you to dance to

While we're on that topic, yes I like to mention
While we're on the subject, I want to say

When it comes to boning I'm representing
When it comes to sex, I am skilled and experienced

Spacing, zoning, talkin' on the phone and
I'm spacing out and talking on the phone

My brain is roaming and I don't know where it's going
I'm not really focused and my thoughts are wandering

Talking lots of shit a little tweaking on the weekend
I talk a lot of nonsense and sometimes do drugs on the weekend

I've got to get him by the reigns because I know that I'm freaking
I have to control myself and focus because I know I'm acting crazy

Well, I'm a funky skull and I'm a scorpio
I have a funky and cool personality and I was born under the Scorpio star sign

And when I get my flow I'm dr on the go
When I start rapping and feeling my groove, I'm unstoppable

So q-tip, what you on the mic for
So Q-Tip, why are you rapping with me?

Because I had to talk about the times that I rhyme
Because I had to bring my own style and talk about my own experiences

And when m.c.s come in my face, I'm like mace
And when other rappers challenge me, I'm ready to defend myself or attack

Because I back them off with the quills
Because I intimidate them with my lyrics and skill

Nigga 'cause I tell you, nigga 'cause I'll keep you under prills
I'm telling you, I'm warning you, I'll make sure you're defeated and humiliated

Resting on nine one one sixteenth ave off the farmes boulevard
I'm hanging out in a specific location in Brooklyn, New York

I'm from manhattan m.c.a.'s from brooklyn
I'm from Manhattan and my bandmate MCA is from Brooklyn

Yea, m.c.a., your shit be cooking
Yes, MCA, your rapping and music are amazing

Praying mantis on the court and I can't be beat
I'm like a skilled and unbeatable player on the basketball court

So, yo tip, what's up with the boot on your feet
So hey Q-Tip, what's the deal with your boots?

I've got the timbos on the toes and this is how it goes
I'm wearing Timberland boots and this is just my style

Oh one two, oh my god
Oh, let's start rapping, oh my god this is exciting

One two, oh my god, I've got some shit
Let's start rapping, oh my god I've got some great rhymes

I've got the kung fu grip behind my green trap kit
I have a strong grip on my drumsticks and I'm ready to play

Never ever ever smoking crack
I never ever smoke crack

Never ever ever fucking wack
I never ever suck or do anything bad

I eat the fuckin' pineapple now & laters
I enjoy eating a type of candy called Now & Laters that tastes like pineapple

Listen to me now, don't listen to me later
Listen to me right now, don't ignore me or forget me later

Fuck it 'cause I know I didn't make it fuckin' rhyme for real
Forget it because I know I didn't really make that last rhyme work

But, yo technically I'm as hard as steel
But, technically I'm still as tough and cool as ever

Gonna get it together, watch it, gonna get it together ma bell
I'm going to focus and improve, watch me, I'm going to get it together

I'm like ma bell, I've got the ill communications
I'm like the phone company Ma Bell, I have great communication skills and lyrics

Ma bell, got the ill communications
Ma Bell, a symbol of communication and technology, represents our cool and effective communication as MCs

Keep it on and on
Let's keep the music and the rhythm going forever

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, KAMAAL IBN JOHN FAREED, MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

chris goldbach

5y↑5

1-2 1-2 keep it on
Listen to the shit because we kick it until dawn
Listen to the abstract got it going on
Listen to the ladies come on and let me spawnAll your eggs then you you go up the river
Listen to the abstract that freaky nigga
I'm ad rock and I shock and I tick and I tock
And I can't stop with the body rockSee I've got heart like john starks
Hitting mad sparks
Pass me the mic
And I'll be rocking the whole parkI'm the m to the see to the a and it's a must
The rhymes that we bust on the topic on lust
And my moms is not butt, but fuck it
Let me get down to the rhythmYes I'm getting funky and I'm shooting all my jism
Like john holmes, the x-rated nigga
Listen to the shit 'cause I'm the ill figure
Nobody's getting any bigger than thisAd rock down with the ione
Listen to the shit because both of them is boney
Got to do it like this like chachi and joanie
Because she's the cheese and I'm the macaroniSo why all the fight and why all the fuss
Because I ain't got no dust
Yea, you know I'm getting silly
I've got a grandma hazel and a grandma tillyGrand royalprez and I'm also a member
Born on the cusp in the month of November
I do the patty duke in case you don't remember
Well, I freak a funky beat like the shit was in a blenderWell, I'm long gone word is born
Don't need a mother fucking fool telling me right from wrong
I don't think I'm slick nor do I play like I'm hard
But I shall drive the lane like I was evan bernhardAnd I've working on my game because life is taxing
Got to get it together and see what's happening
I go one two like my name was biz mark
But I had to do the shit just let me embarkOn the lyric and the noun and the verb
Let's kick the shit off 'cause yo, I'm not the herb
Well, it's not the herb but the spice with the flavor to spare
Tho moog with the funk for your derriereWhile we're on that topic, yes I like to mention
When it comes to boning I'm representing
Spacing, zoning, talkin' on the phone and
My brain is roaming and I don't know where it's going
Talking lots of shit a little tweaking on the weekendI've got to get him by the reigns because I know that I'm freaking
Well, I'm a funky skull and I'm a scorpio
And when I get my flow I'm dr on the go
So q-tip, what you on the mic forBecause I had to talk about the times that I rhyme
And when m.c.s come in my face, I'm like mace
Because I back them off with the quills
Nigga 'cause I tell you, nigga 'cause I'll keep you under prillsResting on nine one one sixteenth ave off the farmes boulevard
I'm from manhattan m.c.a.'s from brooklyn
Yeah, m.c.a., your shit be cooking
Praying mantis on the court and I can't be beatSo, yo tip, what's up with the boot on your feet
I've got the timbos on the toes and this is how it goes
Oh one two, oh my god
One two, oh my god, I've got some shitI've got the kung fu grip behind my green trap kit
Never ever ever smoking crack
Never ever ever fucking wack
I eat the fuckin' pineapple now & latersListen to me now, don't listen to me later
Fuck it 'cause I know I didn't make it fuckin' rhyme for real
But, yo technically I'm as hard as steel
Gonna get it together, watch it, gonna get it together ma bell
I'm like ma bell, I've got the ill communications

John C

One-two-one-two keep it on
Listen to the shit because we kick it until dawn
Listen to the abstract got it going on
Listen to the ladies come on and let me spawn
All your eggs then you you go up the river
Listen to the abstract that freaky nigga
I'm ad rock and I shock and I tick and I tock
And I can't stop with the body rock
See I've got heart like John Starks
Hitting mad sparks
Pass me the mic
And I'll be rocking the whole park
I'm the m to the see to the a and it's a must
The rhymes that we bust on the topic on lust
And my moms is not butt, but fuck it
Let me get down to the rhythm
Yes I'm getting funky and I'm shooting all my jism
Like John Holmes, the x-rated nigga
Listen to the shit 'cause I'm the ill figure
Nobody's getting any bigger than this
Ad rock down with the ione
Listen to the shit because both of them is boney
Got to do it like this like chachi and joanie
Because she's the cheese and I'm the macaroni
So why all the fight and why all the fuss
Because I ain't got no dust
Yea, you know I'm getting silly
I've got a grandma hazel and a grandma tilly
Grand royalprez and I'm also a member
Born on the cusp in the month of November
I do the patty duke in case you don't remember
Well, I freak a funky beat like the shit was in a blender
Well, I'm long gone word is born
Don't need a mother fucking fool telling me right from wrong
I don't think I'm slick nor do I play like I'm hard
But I shall drive the lane like I was evan bernhard
And I've working on my game because life is taxing
Got to get it together and see what's happening
I go one two like my name was biz mark
But I had to do the shit just let me embark
On the lyric and the noun and the verb
Let's kick the shit off 'cause yo, I'm not the herb
Well, it's not the herb but the spice with the flavor to spare
Tho moog with the funk for your derriere
While we're on that topic, yes I like to mention
When it comes to boning I'm representing
Spacing, zoning, talkin' on the phone and
My brain is roaming and I don't know where it's going
Talking lots of shit a little tweaking on the weekend
I've got to get him by the reigns because I know that I'm freaking
Well, I'm a funky skull and I'm a scorpio
And when I get my flow I'm dr on the go
So q-tip, what you on the mic for
Because I had to talk about the times that I rhyme
And when m.c.s come in my face, I'm like mace
Because I back them off with the quills
Nigga 'cause I tell you, nigga 'cause I'll keep you under prills
Resting on nine one one sixteenth ave off the farmes boulevard
I'm from manhattan m.c.a.'s from brooklyn
Yea, m.c.a., your shit be cooking
Praying mantis on the court and I can't be beat
So, yo tip, what's up with the boot on your feet
I've got the timbos on the toes and this is how it goes
Oh one two, oh my god
One two, oh my god, I've got some shit
I've got the kung fu grip behind my green trap kit
Never ever ever smoking crack
Never ever ever fucking wack
I eat the fuckin' pineapple now & laters
Listen to me now, don't listen to me later
Fuck it 'cause I know I didn't make it fuckin' rhyme for real
But, yo technically I'm as hard as steel
Gonna get it together, watch it, gonna get it together ma bell
I'm like ma bell, I've got the ill communications
Ma bell, got the ill communications
Ma bell, got the ill communications
Ma bell, got the ill communications
Ma bell
Keep it on and on

Amanda Ruger

All comments from YouTube:

Brian Cook

5y↑7

Still makes me feel soooooo good. Great songs will live forever

sft btw

4y↑3

This song could go on for an additional twenty minutes and still kick ass.

Иля Попов

9y↑25

Truly their best sound

James Dempsey

10y↑40

REAL HIPHOP MAN !!! NEED TO BRING THIS STYLE BACK !!!

califinn

3y↑1

smartphones killed creativity.

MCA productions

9y↑58

If you look at the samples they used in this track to put it together into a cohesive mix its simply amazing. I believe there are 5 separate samples they pull from obscurity to produce this track. I have a new respect for the beasties after seeing their use of samples in this cut.

cardigansarecool

5y↑1

lil psyche nah

NLB90805

If you liked that you would have loved watching/hearing Lee Scratch Perry rerolling A Dub Joint or producing music before all of the upsetter's showed up to Black Arc Studio.

Phantom XIII

6y↑14

anybody that dislikes people based on shitty labels like "douchebag ass right-wingers" is the douche bag

BizWiz

6y↑7

They were a very bad ass political band as well. I got to see them several times. So glad they’re not douchebag ass right-wingers.

Karen Thompson McDaniels

+MCA productions Eugene McDaniels aka The Left Rev. McD, 'Headless Heroes'

Adriano Costa

9y↑2

muito bom esse album ae, recomendo

Donna Hummel

8y↑2

Been listenin 2 these guyz since the 80's when I was in middle school! Still break em out now and again! Absolutely love this shit : )))

Grumpy Taco

Donna Hummel true

Tyler Zee

cute Jack Russell

David SlyEnemy

10y↑24

My favourite Beastie track. MCA was the fucking man, glad his legend has carried on past death. Long live the Boys! x

Thomas Rainbow

7y↑6

This song is art! So good! Haven't heard it in yeeeeears!

Brian Cook

5y↑4

Great songs will live forever...

tina9ify

9y↑8

One of the all time favorite beginnings to a song for me- It's a good day when this is stuck in the head. ANd "phone is ringing ..Oh my .." + more. love it. So great.

Daniel Herrera-Mata

7y↑13

this album really helped me collect only the truest lyricists in the game (Dilated peoples , DJ Shadow ,a tribe called quest , nas, etc )many more artists cant mention now but love ill communications , the beastie boys dug deep and produced a timeless classic now peace out

Pala Padadouwa

Forgot the Wu btw 3🥢🥢🥢

Pala Padadouwa

So much Ny NY then 😉😇😇🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍

Zaneta Pachlova

LOOP TROOP , FUNKDOOBIEST

Weasel Spandex

7y↑1

Daniel Herrera-Mata
More lyricists: Kendrick Lamar, Royce Da 5'9", and Outkast.

Kurt Decker

5y↑7

God I love this album

ishedolewz

Seen this performed live 2 times 12yrs apart. It was awesome both times!!

sickphoque

10y↑136

My fav song from the boys

jacob price

Same. Q made the Beasties step up to compete on the track. It's the best they ever were. I thought Nas would affect them being featured on a track. It didn't happen. I love the Beastie Boys as a whole. Not a bad sing in their catolog, but this is them at their best

Kathleen Seymour

Periat

Securitysystem

Thought I was the only one

tucko11

TRUE

Mark

Best on Ill Communication fo sho

4 More Replies...

merlinpi

6y↑3

I think it's safe to say this is probably my fave from Beastie Boys

Dianna Hendrix

10y↑3

La amo!

mikey ellis

4y↑1

Omg just got introduced to these guys.. How did I miss this!!? Awsome 👍👍💥💥

Brian Cook

4y↑2

Was, is and will remain Dope. Great songs will live forever...

optimat prime

5y↑1

still has more deep vibes n dope beats than todays hip hop clowns.

Yahya Bey

What a song! 💚

Jenns_artlandia 💙

4y↑2

Wow. Much love❤ 20 years later, I can still remeber every word of this song lol

Ivan Wind

9y↑83

Every time a teacher says get it together I sing this

TK W

5y↑3

I just heard the "phone is ringing, OMG." part on Lithium & I CANT BELIEVE I FORGOT ABOUT THIS SONG!!! ☹️ This song was part of my youth! Glad to have that part back. ♥️

Blaise Mossman

timeless classic

Hail Mary Recordings

My favorite cut on a flawless record ☮️

BizWiz

6y↑1

Got to see the Beastie Boys in the early 90’s. They and Rage Against The Machine were some of my first exposure to Social and political activism. So glad they’re not douchebag right-wingers dude. They have incredible range and substance.

Gewinner Typ

6y↑1

one of the best 90s HipHop songs.

captain0080

5y↑11

Still lit, still lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

Tango Mo

6y↑120

Q tip + The Beastie Boys = Mastermind

doc phibz

5y↑1

https://youtu.be/yf9OAFML_Eg

lokis1007

11y↑3

Excelente

French Pastry Productions

9y↑22

Mike D, Ad-rock, MCA(rest in peace) and I think Q-Type make this song what its is. Without these amazing rappers, this song wouldn't be how it is.

blcbb7 Sup

Mike D and Ad-rock are still alive but MCA is dead

Morning Star

u know, without tires my countach wouldn't be what it is ....

grayson 311

that's what legends do

Grumpy Taco

8y↑2

Beyond Heaven I'm confused MCA is the only one who died

French Pastry Productions

@Peret Von Sturmer Woah.

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Gunzee

7y↑5

The sounds from my teens, was quite lucky. A friends sister worked in HMV so she would get lots of albums and I would make a few copies. Of course if I really liked one i would buy it. Which meant weeks of starving myself, but count down to extinction was worth it. first album I bought, still have it. They made much better stuff back then. The tape has photos and full lyrics in its sleve.

Erika Martinez

Aww how I miss these guys! This song takes me back to my days in San Diego in the early 2000's.

Greasy McNasty

6y↑4

I grew up in the "metal" scene in the 90's, but whenever I hear the Boys rock a track. I know where my true roots lie.

Kevin Osborne

Love the beat!

Squonk Harold

5y↑6

The prog rock of rap if you know what I mean.So complex.Genius.

clouded

i know exactly what you mean

Ricardo Cima

Ill Communication X 3 Feet High & Rising?

Jeff Swanson

5y↑1

Hip hop that has the rhymes and the dope beat this is respect and Gold for the ARTFORM of HIPHOP

JPL 80

Omg now this was hip hop!! Love it

walter eduardo moscol mariño

3y↑2

Pura calidad

MsTammi125

5y↑1

I just started walking through my house singing this lol yessss

DUNNISHER 82

8y↑8

Classic. 1 of the main songs played on the discman freshman year of HS.

Jennifer Stanis

All my hs years were spent to listing to these boys. At 36 they are still ome of my favorites.

CR Animated Fandom

5y↑1

Legendary 😍😍😍😍😎👌

chris goldbach

5y↑5

Angie Dick

7y↑2

damn this album was the best

ronin

8y↑2

BEST SONG EVER!

Greg C

5y↑18

Production on this is insane

ClayMation

This is the sound of unity my friends.

borkug

5y↑4

Quintessential hip hop.

AJ

9y↑213

Cause she's the cheese and I'm the macaroni!

Jermaine Boyd

Best verse on this track!

Marcos Schleben

5y↑1

Like chotchi n joanie

Hawhaw Jepers

6y↑2

Salt-n-pepper here

craversaints921

11y↑6

DOPE!!!

Justine Umstead

8y↑4

Sick af!!!!

The Paradox King

10y↑25

Spacin', zonin', talkin' on the phone and
my brain is roamin', I don't know where it's goin'

autocancel

6y↑2

“never ever ever smoking crack”
“never ever ever fuckin wack”
this is my line

Les Doll

5y↑6

I wanna see a modern reaction video to this. lol! this is out of the park.

DepthsOfMyMind !

This and "do it" r my favorite cuts off this album

RSCL BEATZ

A favorite amongst favorites!

Giulia Barcellone

Killer tune. The best

Marine Roucheyrolle

9y↑7

trop cool cette chanson

The Boiling Man ;D

7y↑1

Ptn c'es vraiment de la bombe !!

Alex _Harnar_618

That Moog Machine sample though! 😎👌🔥🔥🔥👌😎

Conor Wynne

10y

Finally someone put this version on youtube

Jennifer Stanis

Still my favorite bb song .

heart97

9y↑3

Madò quanto è bella questa canzone ,l'adoro

daniel swart

5y↑6

Dit is hiphop.

defcode

5y↑7

oh man this album ......

Bif Stryker

I think I listened to it about 1 billion times in '94-'95

James Barksdale

7y↑12

This is my second theme song .

Got damnbaby

4y↑1

What’s your first

James Barksdale

yes

powerpuffMC

9y↑1

best rap track ever.

Wesley Maupin

I'm going to miss these guys

Charlie Apple

5y↑6

Coworker's phone started ringing in the middle of this song right at "phone is ringin'..." Oh my gawd.

Jakob stefánsson

9y↑14

best song ever

kianna henry

11y↑7

This is nice

WoodyMac1000

10y↑2

Raw Hip Hop!

Khari

6y↑194

Definitely SKATE MUSIC

Pala Padadouwa

Yes, but no.
Just one the best HIP HOP music then😁😍😋

Daniel Avanesean

True man

daily tiktoks

5y↑3

Khari I heard this in vans a few weeks ago and I remember

Franco Illest

5y↑2

lol true

CaptainMustardPants

10y

Straight GOLDEN OLDIE!

Collin Jr Mavimbela

5y↑6

1.ill communication : greatest album

2.license to kill : best album

3.hello nasty : great beats

twotallsallys

Greatest best album

John C

collin jnr mavimbela *ill

Andy

10y↑10

like that beat

Brian Avichouser

4y↑1

Brian Avo still Killen it

HOWYOUDOIN884

7y↑22

Why don't any hip hop stations ever play any beastie boys music???

fede018

Cause white.

MikeyG33

5y↑1

Around here (Boston) they always got played on the Alternative Rock stations

Chris Large

@Ichibod Crane well put, and probably true.
If a little 'conspiracy theorist'
Perhaps the general public generally prefer bullshit.... Generally speaking.

Ichibod Crane

6y↑4

Simple. They weren't putting out the right message. The "powers that be" didn't want an entire culture going in the positive direction that it was headed. When BBs started, Hip Hop was leading a culture into a more positive consciousness. Popularize the gangster lifestyle and make it look "cool" and you can kill that positive movement, and destroy that culture in the process.

Hawhaw Jepers

6y↑1

HOWYOUDOIN884 what could they play after them they would have to go to commercial. Not to mention if they played more beasties it would change they way all the music sounds. Must be fraid ta.

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Zluty Zakaznik

Virtuoso tune. Reminds me of City of God film in its formal pyrotechnicity.

Wayde Burton

dopest Beastie tune

Isabella Rose

SIIIIICK!!! 🤟🏽😎

01REDEYEDDEVIL

..........time to start the day, and GET IT TOGETHERRRRRRRRR!

paul mc evilly

Banger 🕺

David Lopan

7y↑5

"YES I GET FUNKY WHEN SHOOTIN ALL MY GIZEUM "

Rick Royer

10y↑20

ahhh, High School (memories)

Ghostface Sensee

4y↑1

Rick Royer word bro

Jakob stefánsson

a fucking great song man

Darrynistheking

9y↑90

Ad rock is the beastie boys sound

Securitysystem

5y↑1

I‘d say actually Mike D „is the beastie boys sound“ if you have to name one of the 3

setondriveable

6y↑2

I agree. But I have to admit without MCA that might have sounded annoying for a whole album. His voice gave you they little bit of break from those nasal voices adrock and Mike d had

Mr. Pope

invulnerabledr That's like saying Elvis was black

ellrick

6y↑4

voice = Ad rock flow=MCA lyrics = Mike D

nineohfive

6y↑6

All 3!!!

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Sára Bodor

Yes! Oh my god!!!! I just love it aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

TheE-WasteGamer

10y↑30

id dive in a pool of lava and dry off in a pile of rusty nails to dry just to find this songs instrumental

Jennifer Stanis

6y↑8

https://youtu.be/68d1527jNsI

Dionel

10y↑2

Sick!

DJ Garcia

This song popped in my head as soon as I heard the news Patty Duke passed

dave790

8y↑11

Yauch is on fire!

Jaisen Torres

dam this came out rite before my first time going down to Bordentown ..
this was that classic shhh that stood on my mind like
Ahhh ...

Lucas Frigo

9y↑2

muito bonito

John C

Amanda Ruger

Damian Hall

B Boys bass rattles my bones.

veromikes

Aaahhhh. Brings me back

skier5050

i got the timbers on my toes and this is how it goes 1, 2 oh my goddd

ForcesOfOdin

Listening to Beastie Boys is like "What the fuck?...no way...awww yeah". Cause she's the cheese and he's the macaroni.

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