So What'cha Want cover

So What'cha Want

Beastie Boys · 1992

26 min · 7 tracks · hardcore punk · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop

A fusion of punk energy and hip-hop swagger, layered with infectious grooves and sharp lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • infectious grooves for movement
  • sharp lyrical wit enjoyment
  • short bursts of lively tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences
  • seek slow, introspective sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 2, 1992, 'So What'cha Want' marked a pivotal moment for the Beastie Boys as they transitioned from their earlier punk roots to embrace alternative hip-hop. This single was part of their critically acclaimed album 'Check Your Head,' which showcased their versatility and musical evolution following their breakthrough record 'Licensed to Ill' in 1986.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 So What’cha Want (single version) 3:36
  • 2 So What’cha Want (Soul Assassin remix version) 4:05
  • 3 So What’cha Want (Butt Naked version) 3:24
  • 4 The Skills to Pay the Bills 3:13
  • 5 Groove Holmes (LP version) 2:33
  • 6 Groove Holmes (Live vs. The Biz) 6:10
  • 7 So What’cha Want (All the Way Live freestyle version) 3:37

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