50 Definitive Beastie Boys Songs

26. Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEgduwsINW8 It has already been mentioned how the Beastie Boys make songs that span across multiple genres, but this is the first reggae track to make the list. Featuring Santigold on guest vocals, "Don't Play No Game" is a fun and catchy song that can be enjoyed during the summer on the beach or wherever you are hanging out with your friends. And how can you not love that sexy sax lead? Bonus points for the Spike Jonze "Thunderbirds" inspired music video. Stand out line: "Scheming in the attic, thought you had it/So dramatic, I got the stats, mathematics"

25. Shadrach

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEVfHmjKOrM This funky track from Paul's Boutique samples such funk legends as Sly and The Family Stone and James Brown, which is obvious just from the energy of the song. The premise of this track is the Beastie Boys are comparing themselves to the biblical characters of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who were ordered to renounce their faith or be thrown into a fiery pit, which mirrored the situation the Beasties were going through with their old record label. It also has a beautiful music video that you have to watch. Stand out line: "Riddle me this, my brother, can you handle it?/Your style to my style, you can't hold a candle to it"

24. Three MC's and One DJ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XflfiylNNXY The track/video that introduced Mix Master Mike to the mainstream, "Three MC"s" is a killer track that has Mix Master Mike cutting the beats live while the Beasties rhyme over it. Replacing DJ Hurricane, Mix Master Mike is best known for inventing the "tweak scratch" and connecting a wah pedal to his turntable. It has an old school vibe that showcases the talent of both the MC's and the DJ. Stand out line: "Cruising like a fan boat on the glade/He'll tweak your ass across the cross fade"
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