Beastie Boys
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Beastie Boys is one of the most successful hip-hop group all over the world. The Rolling Stone Magazine ranked the group as no.77 on their list of Greatest Artists of All Time.
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About
Hip hop group the Beastie Boys began as a hardcore punk in 1981. During the 80’s, the boys were considered as ambitious goofballs. In 1986, they released their debut album, Licensed To III with the single "Fight for Your Right (To Party)". It was followed by Paul’s Boutique in 1989. The album was not recognized by the public.
During the 90’s the Beastie Boys changed their approach. In 1992, they produced an electric pop album, Check Your Head. The public embraced the album and made their way at the top of the charts. They cultivated music in the 90’s and were a big influence in the music industry. The trio MCA (Adam Yauch), Mike D (Mike Diamond) and Ad Rock (Adam Horovitz) started the band. John Berry (guitarist) and Kate Scellenbach (drummer) were soon added. In 1994, they headlined the Lollapalooza festival with the Smashing Pumpkins. In 1996, the Beasties issued Aglio e Olio which was a funk and soul jazz collection. The long awaited, Hello Nasty, hit stands in 1998. It climbed at the top of the charts. After a six-year hiatus, they boys came back in 2004 with To the 5 Boroughs. The following year, a 15-track album was released. It contained the best hits of the Beastie Boys. In 2006, they appeared in a theatrical film, Awesome: I Fuckin' Shot That! The Mix Up hit stands in 1997.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1998 | Billboard Video Music Award | Best Clip (Alternative/Modern Rock) for "Intergalactic" |
| 1998 | MTV Europe Music Award | Best Rap Video for "Intergalactic" |
| 1999 | Grammy Award | Best Alternative Music Performance for "Hello Nasty" |
| 1999 | Grammy Award | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Intergalactic" |
| 1999 | Blockbuster Entertainment Award | Favorite Group - Rap |
| 1999 | MTV Video Music Award | Best Hip-Hop Video for "Intergalactic" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
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| 1994 | Ill Communication | Certified Platinum in U.S |
| 2007 | The Mix Up | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
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| 1986 | Hold It, Now Hit It | 55 | Licensed To Ill | ||
| 1986 | It s The New Style | 22 | Licensed To Ill | ||
| 1987 | (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!) | 7 | Licensed To Ill | ||
| 1987 | Brass Monkey | 83 | 48 | Licensed To Ill | |
| 1987 | Paul Revere | 34 | 10 | 36 | Licensed To Ill |
| 1992 | So What cha Want | 18 | Check Your Head | ||
| 1992 | So What cha Want | 22 | 93 | Check Your Head | |
| 1994 | Get It Together | 43 | Ill Communication | ||
| 1994 | Sabotage | 18 | Ill Communication | ||
| 1998 | Intergalactic | 4 | 28 | Hello Nasty | |
| 2004 | Ch-Check It Out | 1 | 68 | To The 5 Boroughs |
News
Tours & Concerts
Sep 20, 2007 - Bell Centre Montreal Quebec Canada
Sep 21, 2007 - Air Canada Centre Toronto Ontario Canada
Sep 22, 2007 - Hummingbird Centre Toronto Ontario Canada
Sep 24, 2007 - The Fillmore Detroit Detroit Michigan United States
Sep 25, 2007 - The Fillmore Detroit Detroit Michigan United States
Sep 26, 2007 - Riviera Theatre Chicago Illinois United States
Sep 27, 2007 - Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island Chicago Illinois United States
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 1986 | Hold It, Now Hit It | Def Jam | Licensed To Ill |
| 1986 | It s The New Style | Def Jam/ | Licensed To Ill |
| 1987 | (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!) | Def Jam | Licensed To Ill |
| 1987 | Brass Monkey | Def Jam | Licensed To Ill |
| 1987 | Paul Revere | Def Jam/ | Licensed To Ill |
| 1992 | So What cha Want | Capitol | Check Your Head |
| 1994 | Sabotage | Pioneer | Ill Communication |
| 1998 | Intergalactic | Capitol | Hello Nasty |
| 2004 | Ch-Check It Out | EMI | To The 5 Boroughs |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- The band was ranked #77 on Rolling Stone magazine's The Immortals - The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
- The movie Krush Groove featuring Beastie Boys song 'She's On It' on the movie soundtrack
Reviews
Beastie Boys are legendary in the hip-hop scene. They have original works and it sounds great. They don’t take themselves seriously, which makes the fun. Their music is just brilliant. -Mimi 07:00, 18 October 2007 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Punk | Rock
