Hello Nasty

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Hello Nasty · The Beastie Boys released this fifth album in July 1998, more than four years after Ill Communication. By their own account they spent so long in the studio that they lost touch with the music world. Mix Master Mike, a DMC champion, joined as the new DJ. Guests included Miho Hatori of Cibo Matto on I Don't Know and Lee Scratch Perry on Dr. Lee, Phd. The title is said to come from the receptionist at their New York PR agency, who answered the phone with Hello, Nasty.

According to Pitchfork the record is a love letter to 1980s hip hop, with 808s, disco breaks, beatboxing and scratches, interrupted by dub tracks and ballads. Song for the Man leans towards lounge pop, Song for Junior has a Latin flavour and Flowin' Prose a drum and bass rhythm. Critics were full of praise. Intergalactic won a Grammy for best rap performance by a duo or group.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Super Disco Breakin'2:07Apple Music ↗
2. 2The Move3:36Apple Music ↗
3. 3Remote Control2:59Apple Music ↗
4. 4Song for the Man3:13Apple Music ↗
5. 5Just a Test2:13Apple Music ↗
6. 6Body Movin'3:04Apple Music ↗
7. 7Intergalactic3:51Apple Music ↗
8. 8Sneakin' Out the Hospital2:45Apple Music ↗
9. 9Putting Shame In Your Game3:37Apple Music ↗
10. 10Flowin' Prose2:40Apple Music ↗
11. 11And Me2:52Apple Music ↗
12. 12Three MC's and One DJ2:50Apple Music ↗
13. 13The Grasshopper Unit (Keep Movin')3:01Apple Music ↗
14. 14Song for Junior3:50Apple Music ↗
15. 15I Don't Know3:00Apple Music ↗
16. 16The Negotiation Limerick File2:46Apple Music ↗
17. 17Electrify2:23Apple Music ↗
18. 18Picture This2:25Apple Music ↗
19. 19Unite3:32Apple Music ↗
20. 20Dedication2:33Apple Music ↗
21. 21Dr. Lee, Phd4:51Apple Music ↗
22. 22Instant Death3:22Apple Music ↗

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