Complete List Of Beastie Boys Songs From A to Z

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The Beastie Boys’ rise from the raw energy of New York City’s punk underground to the forefront of global hip hop redefined how genre boundaries could be shattered with creativity and humor. Formed in 1981, the group initially started as a hardcore punk band, with founding members Michael “Mike D” Diamond on drums, Adam “MCA” Yauch on bass, John Berry on guitar, and Kate Schellenbach on percussion. After Berry’s departure and the arrival of Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz in 1982, the band transitioned into a rap-oriented direction that would set them apart from the start. This pivotal shift saw Schellenbach leave the lineup, forming the trio that would change music history.

The Beastie Boys first gained traction in New York’s burgeoning hip hop scene with their comedic and experimental single “Cooky Puss” in 1983, blending rap and punk influences. Their breakthrough came with their debut album, Licensed to Ill (1986), released under Def Jam Recordings. The album was a cultural phenomenon, becoming the first rap record to top the Billboard 200 chart and delivering iconic hits like “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” and “No Sleep till Brooklyn.” With its rebellious energy and innovative sampling, Licensed to Ill cemented the Beastie Boys as pioneers of crossover appeal in rap and rock.

Their second album, Paul’s Boutique (1989), marked a creative evolution, showcasing complex sampling and collaboration with producers the Dust Brothers. Although initially underappreciated commercially, the album grew into a critical favorite, often hailed as a landmark in hip hop. Subsequent releases like Check Your Head (1992) and Ill Communication (1994) saw the group return to their instrumental roots while embracing funk and hardcore punk influences. Hits like “Sabotage” and “So What’cha Want” not only expanded their sound but also demonstrated their ability to reinvent themselves with each project.

Over the course of their career, the Beastie Boys released eight studio albums, with highlights including Hello Nasty (1998), which featured the Grammy-winning single “Intergalactic,” and To the 5 Boroughs (2004), a tribute to their home city. Their ability to blend humor, social commentary, and innovative production earned them a loyal global fanbase and critical acclaim.

The group’s accolades include six Grammy Awards and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, making them only the third rap group to receive this honor. Outside of music, the Beastie Boys demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy, with Adam Yauch founding the Tibetan Freedom Concerts to raise awareness for human rights. Yauch’s death in 2012 marked the end of the band’s active career, but their influence continues to resonate across genres and generations.

(#-D)

“14th St. Break” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“3 the Hard Way” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“3-Minute Rule” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“33% God” – Paul’s Boutique (Japanese bonus track) (1989)
“5-Piece Chicken Dinner” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Alive” – Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science (1999)
“All Lifestyles” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Alright Hear This” – Ill Communication (1994)
“An Open Letter to NYC” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“And Me” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Ask for Janice” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“B for My Name” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“B-Boy Bouillabaisse” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“B-Boys Makin’ with the Freak Freak” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Beasley Is a Beast” – The Mix-Up Bonus Tracks (2008)
“Beastie Boys” – Polly Wog Stew (EP) (1982)
“Beastie Groove” – Non-album single (B-side to “Rock Hard”) (1984)
“Beastie Revolution” – Non-album single (B-side to “Cooky Puss”) (1983)
“Believe Me” – Aglio e Olio (EP) (1995)
“Benny and the Jets” – Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science (1999)
“The Bill Harper Collection” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“The Biz vs. The Nuge” – Check Your Head (1992)
“The Blue Nun” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Bobo on the Corner” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Bodhisattva Vow” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Body Movin'” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Bonus Batter” – Non-album single (1983)
“Brand New” – Aglio e Olio (EP) (1995)
“Brass Monkey” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“The Brouhaha” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Car Thief” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Ch-Check It Out” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Cooky Puss” – Non-album single (1983)
“The Cousin of Death” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“Crawlspace” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Crazy Ass Shit” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Deal with It” – Aglio e Olio (EP) (1995)
“Dedication” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Dis Yourself in ’89 (Just Do It)” – Paul’s Boutique (Japanese bonus track) (1989)
“Do It” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win” (featuring Santigold) – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Dramastically Different” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“Drunken Praying Mantis Style” – Non-album single (B-side to “Pass the Mic”) (1992)
“Dr. Lee, PhD” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Dub the Mic” (Instrumental) – Non-album single (B-side to “Pass the Mic”) (1992)

(E-H)

“Egg Man” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Egg Raid on Mojo” – Polly Wog Stew (EP) (1982)
“Electric Worm” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“Electrify” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Eugene’s Lament” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Fibonacci Sequence” – The Mix-Up Bonus Tracks (2008)
“Fight for Your Right” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“Finger Lickin’ Good” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Flowin’ Prose” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Flute Loop” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Freaky Hijiki” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“Funky Boss” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Funky Donkey” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Futterman’s Rule” – Ill Communication (1994)
“The Gala Event” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“Get It Together” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Girls” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“The Grasshopper Unit (Keep Movin’)” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Graditude” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Groove Holmes” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Heart Attack Man” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Here’s a Little Something for Ya” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Hey Fuck You” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Hey Ladies” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“High Plains Drifter” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Hold It Now, Hit It” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“Holy Snappers” – Polly Wog Stew (EP) (1982)

(I-M)

“I Can’t Think Straight” – Aglio e Olio (EP) (1995)
“I Don’t Know” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“I Want Some” – Aglio e Olio (EP) (1995)
“I’m Down” – Unreleased
“In 3’s” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Instant Death” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Intergalactic” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“It Takes Time to Build” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“The Jerry Lewis” – Unreleased
“Jimi” – Polly Wog Stew (EP) (1982)
“Jimmy James” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Johnny Ryall” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Just a Test” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“The Kangaroo Rat” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“The Larry Routine” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Lee Majors Come Again” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Lighten Up” – Check Your Head (1992)
“The Lisa Lisa / Full Force Routine” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Live at P.J.’s” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Live Wire” – Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science (1999)
“Long Burn the Fire” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Ltd” – The Mix-Up Bonus Tracks (2008)
“The Maestro” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Make Some Noise” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Mark on the Bus” – Check Your Head (1992)
“The Melee” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“Michelle’s Farm” – Polly Wog Stew (EP) (1982)
“The Mix-Up” – The Mix-Up Bonus Tracks (2008)
“The Move” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Mullet Head” – Non-album single (B-side to “Sure Shot”) (1994)
“Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)

(N-R)

“Namasté” – Check Your Head (1992)
“The Negotiation Limerick File” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Nervous Assistant” – Aglio e Olio (EP) (1995)
“Netty’s Girl” – Non-album single (B-side to “Pass the Mic”) (1992)
“The New Style” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“No Sleep till Brooklyn” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“Nonstop Disco Powerpack” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Now Get Busy” – The Wired CD (2004)
“Ode To…” – Polly Wog Stew (EP) (1982)
“Oh Word?” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Off the Grid” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“OK” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“The Panda Rat” – The Mix-Up Bonus Tracks (2008)
“Party’s Getting Rough” – Non-album single (1984)
“Pass the Mic” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Paul Revere” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“Picture This” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Politickin'” – The Mix-Up Bonus Tracks (2008)
“Posse in Effect” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“POW” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Professor Booty” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Putting Shame in Your Game” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“The Rat Cage” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“Remote Control” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Rhyme the Rhyme Well” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Rhymin & Stealin'” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“Ricky’s Theme” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Right Right Now Now” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Riot Fight” – Polly Wog Stew (EP) (1982)
“Rock Hard” – Non-album single (1984)
“Root Down” – Ill Communication (1994)

(S-Z)

“Sabotage” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Sabrosa” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Say It” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“The Scoop” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Shadrach” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Shake Your Rump” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Shambala” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Shazam!” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“She’s Crafty” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“She’s on It” – Non-album single (1985)
“Slow and Low” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“Slow Ride” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“Sneakin’ Out the Hospital” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“So What’cha Want” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Soba Violence” – Aglio e Olio (EP; Japanese edition only) (1996)
“Something’s Got to Give” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Son of Neck Bone” – Non-album single (B-side to “Sure Shot”) (1994)
“Song for Junior” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Song for the Man” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“The Sounds of Science” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Square Wave in Unison” – Aglio e Olio (EP) (1995)
“Stand Together” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Suco de Tangerina” – The Mix-Up (2007)
“Super Disco Breakin'” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Sure Shot” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Tadlock’s Glasses” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“That’s It That’s All” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Three MC’s and One DJ” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“Time for Livin'” – Check Your Head (1992)
“Time to Get Ill” – Licensed to Ill (1986)
“To All the Girls” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“Too Many Rappers (New Reactionaries version; featuring Nas)” – Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)
“Tough Guy” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Transit Cop” – Polly Wog Stew (EP) (1982)
“Transitions” – Ill Communication (1994)
“Triple Trouble” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“Twenty Questions” – Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science (1999)
“Unite” – Hello Nasty (1998)
“The Update” – Ill Communication (1994)
“The Vibes” – Non-album single (B-side to “Sure Shot”) (1994)
“We Got The” – To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
“What Comes Around” – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
“You Catch a Bad One” – Aglio e Olio (EP) (1995)