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The long-mooted Beastie Boys memoir might finally be in the cards. Mike D confirmed that the tell-all book, which has been in the works for years, is due sometime in 2018. -
David Letterman's Best Hip-Hop Moments: Run D.M.C., Beastie Boys, J. Cole and More
David Letterman has long been known as a lover of rock 'n' roll...all it takes to get the late night host on your side was to behave erratically or energetically onstage, which would almost certainly merit an "oh boy!" It took a little bit more to get the longtime host of the 'The Late Show' fired up for hip-hop however. To honor Letterman as he prepares to host the last night of his 33-year run on CBS (and to avoid conflicting with everyone else's list of the best performances ever on the show), Music Times has gathered up five great hip-hop performances that took place late night over the years, with almost all coming from emcees in Letterman's adopted hometown of New York City, including Run-D.M.C. and The Beastie Boys. -
The Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill' Reaches Diamond Status, Having Sold 10 Million Copies over 30 Years
One of the early smashes of hip-hop history, The Beastie Boys' 'Licensed to Ill,' has reached another epic sales plateau, receiving diamond status from the RIAA after it passed 10 million in sales as of March 4. -
The Best Selling Hip-Hop Albums of All Time: Eminem, Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G...Who's No. 1?
Thirty years ago on this day Run-D.M.C. were rewarded for its high sales, as its self-titled first album became the first hip-hop album in history to earn "Gold" status-which indicates more than 100,000 copies sold-nine months after its release. Hip-hop has come a long way in terms of styles and popularity in those 30 years, so the group's first album is far from the highest sellers in the genre anymore. -
Beck's 'Midnite Vultures': 11 Songs Ranked for Its 15th Anniversary
Today, Nov. 23, marks the 15th anniversary of Beck's seventh studio album "Midnite Vultures," which abandoned nearly all the singer's folk influences in favor of deliriously psychedelic funk, hip-hop and R&B. It is Beck's most fun album and arguably his best — at least I would argue that, and so would "Vulture" — so to celebrate its anniversary, here are the album's 11 songs ranked, from worst to best. -
5 Odd Beatles Tributes to 'Celebrate' 50 Years of 'The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles Hits'
Today marks the 50th anniversary of 'The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles Hits,' perhaps still the most bizarre and abrasive tribute to the world's greatest band. We went and found five other curious examples of Beatles cover collections that are a little easier to listen to. -
Emcee Alex Trebek: A Brief Celebration of 'Jeopardy!'s Musical Categories with Raps from Its Iconic Host
Join Music Times for a brief celebration of 'Jeopardy!'s musical categories, particularly those that involve Alex Trebek rapping. -
6 Rappers Who Successfully Followed-Up Great Debuts: Kanye West, OutKast, And More
Earlier this week, legendary Queens rapper Nas offered some words of encouragement to Kendrick Lamar, concerning Lamar's impending follow-up to his instant classic debut good kid, m.A.A.d city from 2012. As Nas knows all too well, plenty of rappers have failed to deliver a satisfying follow-up to a widely praised debut album. However, these six rappers and rap groups managed to release albums that were just as good, if not better, than their debuts. -
6 Underrated Def Jam Records; The Roots, Nas, and One Seminal Album You Won't See Coming
Green Label, a pop culture site, has come up with another interesting list for hip-hop heads, this one celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Def Jam Records by listing the "10 Most Notable Albums" from its history. We picked some other notables they forgot...including one album seminal to the history of music that you won't see coming. -
Chubby Checker Wants The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame NOW, ‘Better Do It Quick While I’m Still Smiling’
Chubby Checker is speaking out about the fact that he's yet to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. -
Beastie Boys’ Monster Energy Copyright Trial Ends, Band Awarded $1.7 Million
The Beastie Boys trial ended today with the band being awarded $1.7 million. After beginning just last Tuesday in New York Federal Court, the Beastie Boys' trial against Monster Energy has ended with the band being awarded a hefty $1. -
Beastie Boys’ Ad-Rock Gets Down and Dirty on ‘Inside Amy Schumer’
The Beastie Boy stopped by Comedy Central's 'Inside amy Schumer' to dance alongside cabaret singer Bridget Everett.
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