Licensed To Ill - Beastie Boys (The) > Reviews

Advantages: Classic Hip Hop
Disadvantages: Punk Rock elements are weak

"Licensed To Ill" is the debut album from the Beastie Boys. It was re-named from "Don't Be A F****t" for obvious reasons, and has the first mainstream, all-white Hip Hop crew come with a classic cut. Here, the crew were a trio of MCs, Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock. It came out in 1986 on Def Jam, and had a groundbreaking impact as they became the first Hip Hop act to top the Billboard Charts. Originally, they started up in the Punk Rock scene, but crossed ... Read review

Advantages: Good first album release
Disadvantages: Dated and alot of the tracks sound the same

Licensed to Ill was the Beastie Boys first album released in 1986 and was the best selling rap album of the 80s. Tracklisting: 1. Rhymin & Stealin 2. The New Style 3. She's Crafty 4. Posse In Effect 5. Slow Ride 6. Girls 7. Fight For Your Right 8. No Sleep Till Brooklyn 9. Paul Revere 10. Hold It Now, Hit It 11. Brass Monkey 12. Slow And Low 13. Time To Get Ill Rhymin & Stealin has got a fantastic rock & roll feel ... Read review