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Released 28 years ago this June

Hello Nasty

Beastie Boys · 1998

67 min · 22 tracks · hardcore punk · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop

A kaleidoscopic blend of hip-hop and rock, bursting with playful samples and eclectic rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful energy for gatherings
  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • short bursts of excitement
  • kaleidoscopic listening experience
  • for spontaneous dance

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, introspective tracks
  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Hello Nasty' was released in 1998, the Beastie Boys were already established icons in the alternative hip-hop scene, following their critically acclaimed album 'Ill Communication' from 1994. This album marked their return after a four-year hiatus and showcased a more experimental sound that continued to push genre boundaries.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Super Disco Breakin’ 2:07
  • 2 The Move 3:36
  • 3 Remote Control 2:59
  • 4 Song for the Man 3:13
  • 5 Just a Test 2:13
  • 6 Body Movin’ 3:04
  • 7 Intergalactic 3:51
  • 8 Sneakin’ Out the Hospital 2:45
  • 9 Putting Shame in Your Game 3:37
  • 10 Flowin’ Prose 2:40
  • 11 And Me 2:52
  • 12 Three MC’s and One DJ 2:50
  • 13 The Grasshopper Unit (Keep Movin’) 3:01
  • 14 Song for Junior 3:50
  • 15 I Don’t Know 3:00
  • 16 The Negotiation Limerick File 2:46
  • 17 Electrify 2:23
  • 18 Picture This 2:25
  • 19 Unite 3:32
  • 20 Dedication 2:33
  • 21 Dr. Lee, PhD 4:51
  • 22 Instant Death 3:20

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