Ill Communication was the start of my love for the Beasties. Was all about Grunge and Punk at that time as a teenager, and then heard Sabotage got this album and it opened me up to Hip Hop.
The groove from this track is sampled from the jazz album "Jimmy Smith Live" (shown briefly in this video). The song they sampled from is actually also called "Root Down".
Richly textured, gritty, funky, informative, masterfully written and performed, with a video that respects the beats, lyrics, and theme, BB's "Root Down" is one of hip-hop's great masterpieces.
The first album “License To Ill” was huge (one of Rick Rubin’s first big productions) and the follow up “Paul’s Boutique” was groundbreaking and amazing and not very popular. They also spent all their money making it. For their third album, “Check Your Head” the went into an isolated band room with guitar, bass, drums, keys, a DJ, and just did their own thing. It had rap, hardcore, and funky psychedelic instrumental grooves with the song “Watcha Want” taking center stage. The album was incredible and cemented them in the mainstream. The tour for that album saw them spending a lot of time playing their instruments live. When “Ill Communication” dropped they were everywhere with Sabotage being a rock monster and they proved that they deserved their accolades across genres. Once you’ve had a chance to really absorb more of their music from the first four albums you should check out the first 15 minutes of their Live in Glasgow set on MTV in 1999. It clearly demonstrates why they had one of the most respected and legendary live stage shows of their era. It starts with Mix Master Mike cutting records and follows with a medley of songs from those albums and it’s crazy good. RIP MCA.
I remember society didn't like rap or heavy metal late 70s, 80s. I went out looking for hip hop clothes trying to breakdance. LOL I wish all kids could experience the 80s. Scares me when I see the difference compared to today. Your videos are great. Keep exploring so it's in your dna.
This is from the same album as Sabatage. I think 1994 their 4th major label release. How about Shadrach its a great song or Professor Booty MCA dissed 3rd Bass. Time for Living, Live at PJs, or Gratitude all from Check Your Head
This video is so dope and explains so much about their story and their shout outs to the classics who inspired them. Keep on with this rabbit hole! Did you do Shadrach video yet?
Root down video belongs in a time capsule!!!! Future generations should see hip-hop breakdancing skateboarding graffiti basketball etc.....
It really did used to be like that
In 1994 the Beastie Boys released their 4th album "Ill Communication". They released Root Down as a single from that album.
Ill Communication was the start of my love for the Beasties. Was all about Grunge and Punk at that time as a teenager, and then heard Sabotage got this album and it opened me up to Hip Hop.
Makes me wanna start breakdancing again 😎
This is a love song to the urban culture.... grafiti, breakdancing, skateboarding, basketball, hip hop etc. Great.
The groove from this track is sampled from the jazz album "Jimmy Smith Live" (shown briefly in this video). The song they sampled from is actually also called "Root Down".
Root Down (and Get It) is the full title.
My fav beastie song. Under rated😊
My favorite BB video. Underplayed and underrated
Richly textured, gritty, funky, informative, masterfully written and performed, with a video that respects the beats, lyrics, and theme, BB's "Root Down" is one of hip-hop's great masterpieces.
Its incredible hip hop that isnt selling you a product.
The first album “License To Ill” was huge (one of Rick Rubin’s first big productions) and the follow up “Paul’s Boutique” was groundbreaking and amazing and not very popular. They also spent all their money making it. For their third album, “Check Your Head” the went into an isolated band room with guitar, bass, drums, keys, a DJ, and just did their own thing. It had rap, hardcore, and funky psychedelic instrumental grooves with the song “Watcha Want” taking center stage. The album was incredible and cemented them in the mainstream. The tour for that album saw them spending a lot of time playing their instruments live. When “Ill Communication” dropped they were everywhere with Sabotage being a rock monster and they proved that they deserved their accolades across genres. Once you’ve had a chance to really absorb more of their music from the first four albums you should check out the first 15 minutes of their Live in Glasgow set on MTV in 1999. It clearly demonstrates why they had one of the most respected and legendary live stage shows of their era. It starts with Mix Master Mike cutting records and follows with a medley of songs from those albums and it’s crazy good. RIP MCA.
Dude! I was actually gonna recommend this one. This was the NY I grew up in.
It looks vintage because it IS vintage
Hell yes dude my generation!!! Right here I'm 49 and still get it!! Great channel dude!!
This is all about how I grew up in Hip Hop! Skateboarding, cardboard box break dancing on it!
We were skating for a good year or two before Rappers Delight dropped
If you think this song is a vibe- wait until you hear "Flute Loop" from this album.
This and Flute Loop might be my top 2.
Long, long ago, the NY Rap scene that included street art and breakdancing was called "wildstyle"
Glad u did third base goin back to catch up , keep it strong man
we used Beastie boys for cadence in the Army
I remember society didn't like rap or heavy metal late 70s, 80s. I went out looking for hip hop clothes trying to breakdance. LOL I wish all kids could experience the 80s. Scares me when I see the difference compared to today. Your videos are great. Keep exploring so it's in your dna.
As soon as this song ends my brain starts playing the opening guitar to Sabotage
check out all the people they shout out... greatness
You should do a reaction to Public Enemy & Anthrax Bring The Noize. Then pull up Anthrax I'm the Man live... Will blow your mind!
Listened to Sweetie Pie by The Stone Alliance for the first time today! Groovy. Check it. Love the Beasties.
🔥🌪
You should try the Free Zone mix of this song.
they never miss.
Awesome! Keep the Groove Going with Doobie Brothers " China Grove"! 😁
This is from the same album as Sabatage. I think 1994 their 4th major label release. How about Shadrach its a great song or Professor Booty MCA dissed 3rd Bass. Time for Living, Live at PJs, or Gratitude all from Check Your Head
They were trying to make it look vintage for 94
This video is so dope and explains so much about their story and their shout outs to the classics who inspired them. Keep on with this rabbit hole! Did you do Shadrach video yet?
This will bust you're rhime
Every time the video is censored I lose my vibe.
Yeeeessss! Music videos! If I wanted Trump spooge I’d watch Faux Nooze.