Beastie Boys - An Open Letter To NYC

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  • @harrylime9611
    @harrylime9611 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    "You're the man, Mr. Roy."

  • @bradwinter7649
    @bradwinter7649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    My boy Squiggle cooked this beat up

    • @felineexceptional
      @felineexceptional 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My cat is called Squiggle!!! 😂

    • @star-jammer8014
      @star-jammer8014 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A "REAL" track.

  • @marshmangunnar9150
    @marshmangunnar9150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1116

    One of the most underrated Beastie tracks.

    • @heisenberg5452
      @heisenberg5452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      true

    • @ianthomas2289
      @ianthomas2289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      In my top three, if not my top 1 depending on the position of the stars!

    • @marshmangunnar9150
      @marshmangunnar9150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome @EvanB... they were so talented and dynamic! Still miss Yauch!

    • @42cheyenne
      @42cheyenne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not by me.

    • @marshmangunnar9150
      @marshmangunnar9150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@42cheyenne niiiiiice! You're a true fan then.

  • @JohnSheehan72
    @JohnSheehan72 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love that they Sampled Dead Boys "Sonic Reducer" for this. One of my favorite punk tunes.

  • @OSHINO-gz5zk
    @OSHINO-gz5zk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    NYC now literally needs another letter from u guys. We miss u, MCA.

    • @arieltulian1832
      @arieltulian1832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      absolutely.

    • @justintyme3043
      @justintyme3043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Love and prayers to you all in NY and everywhere

    • @OSHINO-gz5zk
      @OSHINO-gz5zk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@justintyme3043 💙

    • @OSHINO-gz5zk
      @OSHINO-gz5zk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@justintyme3043 💙

    • @gmuesthavo
      @gmuesthavo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      O. SHINO
      I was just gonna say the same thing. B Boys where you at??

  • @herbertbeiderbecke
    @herbertbeiderbecke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    the actual anthem of NYC. A mandatory listen today, twenty years later.

    • @k71829
      @k71829 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      it's still NY state of mind

    • @nooksandcrannies3355
      @nooksandcrannies3355 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      homeless people, dirty streets, racism, expensive everything. What is not to love

    • @newyork1222
      @newyork1222 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You'd have to actually be from there to understand.
      Fuck, here comes "30 years in Brooklyn, yadadada". Nobody wants to remember the good times and bring them back. Everything sucks today including fucking NYC lmao.

    • @GabiN64
      @GabiN64 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@nooksandcrannies3355negativity bias. Look it up

    • @diogeneslantern18
      @diogeneslantern18 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      NY State of Mind my boy. Nas remains the king.

  • @antwell97
    @antwell97 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You're the man, Mr Roy. You're the man.

  • @MikePardo
    @MikePardo ปีที่แล้ว +82

    You’re the man, Mister Roy.

  • @davejohnston5479
    @davejohnston5479 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    The beat on this song. Holy crap. This song is just INSANE. How did this not get more air play?

    • @neiko9251
      @neiko9251 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The track screams NYC hip hop. Fast, boom bap, intense background samples that are always rising. Love it. I’m a native from QUEENS baby!! Born in Valley Stream , but I was raised in South Jamaica and South Flushing

    • @jostinocarale7853
      @jostinocarale7853 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lol but these guys been out since 1980 there are my age I like this new mix very cool there's only one Beastie left , freaky coaster my age I'm pretty sure they're exposed to a lot of drugs and can afford it but don't get me wrong you're awesome I grew up with these boys listening to them all the way through high School in New York in the west coast takes credit for starting rap ha! A year and a half later run DMC comes out Beastie boys and run DMC the east coast is the pioneer on rap that's for sure West Coast you just put a different spin on it

    • @jostinocarale7853
      @jostinocarale7853 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You got to admit it's a badass song now or then these boys got so much talent

  • @odiewan67
    @odiewan67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
    From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
    Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
    Black, White, New York you make it happen
    That's some truth there.

  • @d1agram4
    @d1agram4 6 ปีที่แล้ว +843

    Listening to these guys since I was in the 2nd grade.. I’m 42 now.

    • @deadyeti76
      @deadyeti76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      42 as well..my kids are now starting to get in to them...life is sweet , strange but sweet

    • @clementab9953
      @clementab9953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@tylermorgan8787 license to Ill in 1996 ???

    • @garryiglesias4074
      @garryiglesias4074 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Tyler Morgan - "Lol" the guy who want to mock somebody, whereas his a dumb shit himself...
      Clap ! Clap ! Clap!
      Congratulation for showing the world how stupid and useless you are.

    • @azboldazalion1938
      @azboldazalion1938 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol 96!! WTF...🤣🤣🤣

    • @jmpsthrufyre
      @jmpsthrufyre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      D1agram damn man....so you been peeping the BBoys for like 2 years now? Just playin. Same here, except I'm even older. I was in 6th grade when licensed to Ill burst like a bomb

  • @NYKgjl10
    @NYKgjl10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    Easily one of their best songs. Been a fan since the late 80's and forever will support the Beastie Boys!!

    • @salvatorerizzo8640
      @salvatorerizzo8640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      On the LIE right now. Reppin NY. Always

    • @guiltyfeethavenorhythm
      @guiltyfeethavenorhythm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No

    • @zanetapachlova9921
      @zanetapachlova9921 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BB FOREVER IN MY HEART

    • @alcole6511
      @alcole6511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      fuking tune!

    • @BigRevKev82
      @BigRevKev82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah it's awesome that this is one of their dopest tracks. I love sureshot aswell 😎🤙 beastieboys4life

  • @Bokuma01
    @Bokuma01 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    You're the man, Mr Roy.

  • @barrymckeown5783
    @barrymckeown5783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Kendall Roy in the house

    • @Arjun_Kumar00
      @Arjun_Kumar00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      L to the OG

    • @deepakchandwani3403
      @deepakchandwani3403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Arjun_Kumar00 dude be the og

    • @Arjun_Kumar00
      @Arjun_Kumar00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@deepakchandwani3403 and he playing.....
      Playing like a pro

    • @Bernsteinnn
      @Bernsteinnn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Arjun_Kumar00see

  • @mariasouthvision
    @mariasouthvision ปีที่แล้ว +7

    here for our number one boy .. and his sick taste for musicc .

  • @TrolleroKuklin
    @TrolleroKuklin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    From Russia. Listen this song practically every two days. Great group, great history. Miss MCA. All good on heaven to you.

  • @karenrkane
    @karenrkane ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Still gives me good chills.

    • @frankwhite2230
      @frankwhite2230 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man, I miss these guys, hearing MCA makes my heart heavy, what a loss.

  • @matthewforbes2969
    @matthewforbes2969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2161

    Kendall’s got fine taste in music

  • @battlerageson
    @battlerageson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "You're the man, Mr. Roy, you're the man."

  • @angelbaez4126
    @angelbaez4126 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're the man Mr Roy, you're the man.

  • @ozzypreciado1589
    @ozzypreciado1589 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love MCA’s tone getting huskier over the years.. he flows smooth like no other.. all of them do, their uniqueness and authenticity will forever be unmatched! RIP MCA.. if he was still around they would probably be touring with the RHCP and maybe RR would be around somewhere in the crowd in disguise 🥸

  • @jhzwwe123
    @jhzwwe123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    NBA Street Vol. 3 on Gamecube w Mario Luigi n Peach brought me here in 2005, I was 9 years old when I first heard this. Gotta be top 5 most catchy songs known to mankind. How could someone dislike this. It's impossible

  • @matthewbacque1622
    @matthewbacque1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The best part about their videos is that almost all of them cost them nothing to make and are still iconic.

  • @ak19cr
    @ak19cr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How does this not have more views. One of the best by the Boys..

  • @drewt2790
    @drewt2790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This song makes me cry for the pain my beautiful Chicago home is experiencing.

  • @b.l.fisher8230
    @b.l.fisher8230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This came out right after 9-11 it was so needed at the time. Truly bittersweet.
    R.I.P. Yauch...😪

  • @rudeboyjohn
    @rudeboyjohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This is appropriate listening on the 20th anniversary

  • @nothingshockin
    @nothingshockin ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of my favourite songs of beastie boys. I'm an Aussie, saw them live in my country at least 5 times. Lived in New York City a year after 9/11. Love new York City. Love the beastie boys forever..R.I.P MCA

  • @concretgod8085
    @concretgod8085 6 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I'm 43 yrs old and the first time saw the Beasties they opened for Madonna on her Like a Virgin tour. Think I was in 6th grade. My friends mom brought us lmao! Greatest time of my life

    • @logansavinski3968
      @logansavinski3968 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's epic because it happened.....I only mean to sound fractionally ironic for my own effect....

    • @johanschimt3761
      @johanschimt3761 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was the mom fit?

    • @concretgod8085
      @concretgod8085 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johanschimt3761 Yup

    • @evanwolf6618
      @evanwolf6618 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which venue was that ?
      I saw that tour at Radio City Music Hall in N.Y.C.. Then I saw Beastie Boys in 1986 at The Ritz .
      🦓🦁🦍🦏🍺🍻🥡🥢🐗🦊🐒

    • @moshpit1086
      @moshpit1086 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      KABO?

  • @VictorGoldfeld
    @VictorGoldfeld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Being a native NYer this always gives me shivers

    • @bib3444
      @bib3444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Greetings from italy

    • @DR-xt9ux
      @DR-xt9ux ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Greetings !!!Ridgewood , Queens NY
      Checking in ……

    • @Phriffo
      @Phriffo ปีที่แล้ว

      You can't be a native NYer.

    • @VictorGoldfeld
      @VictorGoldfeld ปีที่แล้ว

      Brooklyn and Staten Island, sup@@Phriffo

    • @jpgr69
      @jpgr69 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, same here!

  • @TomHofmann
    @TomHofmann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I always thought and still think this is the Beasties best song.

    • @Tails7212
      @Tails7212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's definitely the best "serious" Beastie Boys song

    • @saritacastillo5216
      @saritacastillo5216 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think exactly the same !!! It's the best of all & it's a epic masterpiece!!! 💣💥
      I love this song so hardly ❤
      Lovely greetings from the beautiful Bavaria in the south of Germany 😎✌💛

  • @chefevans5705
    @chefevans5705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The skateboard camera is so good - I could watch a whole video from this perspective.

  • @aayushdas9267
    @aayushdas9267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thank you Kendall Roy

  • @alexandervorobyov479
    @alexandervorobyov479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im missing you guys all three of you R.I.P Adam. You always be in our hearts. Thank you guys for the greatest hits of my teenage years. I hope you read my message for you and come with the concert to Toronto Ontario Canada

  • @krisirizarry
    @krisirizarry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Dead Boys Sonic Reducer sample is so well-placed…these guys never fail to impress🙌…I love them

  • @Kiroupirou
    @Kiroupirou 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This should be played for any landing in NYC with crews singing the chorus 🎉❤

  • @605bernhard
    @605bernhard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    NBA STREET V3. TIMELESS.

    • @nenaboricua1221
      @nenaboricua1221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Exactly where i heard this song from! That game has so many good songs in it.

  • @irmacello
    @irmacello ปีที่แล้ว +24

    since the very beginning Kendall was listening to this song I knew I would love the show! This song has always been awesome! Thanks Succession for showing more ppl or reminding ppl of this Masterpiece, never gets old

    • @I_enjoy_some_things
      @I_enjoy_some_things 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lots of Kardashian fans in this comment section

    • @ItsClawlike
      @ItsClawlike 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@I_enjoy_some_things No... There is a show called "Succession" where a character named Kendell Roy is listening to this in the first episode of the show....

  • @jgangstahippie
    @jgangstahippie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never forget. I listen to this song every year on 9/11. The Beastie Boy's wonderful ode to the greatest city in the world.

  • @PaulThatcher-iu5in
    @PaulThatcher-iu5in 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    to our sisters and brothers in NYC suffering right now with Covid-19 - the rest of the world is with you - any of could be next. love and strength from Budapest - Paul T xx

  • @davidroman4918
    @davidroman4918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been on BBOYS since elementary, and that was since the mid 80,s...they always put out for hip-hop and became Legendary. Won't find much original anymore of today's hip-hop rapper's...R.I.P YAUCH!

  • @jeffersonmilagres5767
    @jeffersonmilagres5767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you Kendall.

  • @ARWA8400
    @ARWA8400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're the man Mr.Roy, you're the man

  • @franb9855
    @franb9855 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Desde hoy 9 de septiembre de 2023 Beastie Boys tiene su esquina!!! Square Beastie Boys!!! Felicitaciones!! Congratulations!!! Desde Argentina BB fan

    • @ocreccy
      @ocreccy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was there

    • @franb9855
      @franb9855 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ocreccy Wow!!! 😃😃😃 👏👏👏

  • @los6140
    @los6140 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THEMZ STILL MY BOOOOOYYYYYSSSSSS

  • @NibberKSmooth
    @NibberKSmooth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the greatest location specific Homage song of all time. WOW.

    • @akiraakai3316
      @akiraakai3316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's because there is no city in the world like NYC.

  • @cocojumbo1560
    @cocojumbo1560 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BEST song, beastie boys

  • @carlosbessa2510
    @carlosbessa2510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The most beautiful love letter to the city that never sleeps ever written...

  • @buckeyebossman9127
    @buckeyebossman9127 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Wish that all major cities were proud like this today.

  • @horrorflikmusickofficialyo1014
    @horrorflikmusickofficialyo1014 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is showing mad love for NY.

  • @JeffVader39
    @JeffVader39 5 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    “Two towers down but you’re still in the game”

  • @mariorosales1510
    @mariorosales1510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are the man Mr Roy

  • @GP-ff8en
    @GP-ff8en 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Probably one of the greatest samples crossing genre's on one of the most underrated BBoys tracks and I'm a Paul's Boutique purist. "I see you're still strong after all that's gone on
    Life long we dedicate this song" RIP MCA

  • @samcoady3075
    @samcoady3075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does anyone love the hometown as the b boys?Respect!!👍🇭🇲

  • @1974beats
    @1974beats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    stay strong New York!! love n support from England,,,,The spirit of MCA is fighting not just for New York..... but for us all!!,,,,its the kinda guy he was

  • @freddiesoto8245
    @freddiesoto8245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    One of my favorites when it started I'm 52 still listening never forget 😎💙

  • @matthewdevereux1288
    @matthewdevereux1288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In about 2006 I had busted out of an appalling relationship with an ex (who was incredibly beautiful and gorgeous and sexy but amazingly hard work to live with on a daily basis) and decamped from Hatfield where I was living and moved back to my mother's in Guildford and I got a low-rent job cleaning a local church at 6am to 9am and I went in every morning with my Sony Discman and fired up this album amongst some other great ones and blasted it into my ears as I hoovered and dusted and mopped and the music kept me sane in the midst of such a dull gig and I left work every morning with the sun risen feeling real nice and happy.

  • @opheliapain455
    @opheliapain455 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yauch Is still with us. ❤️❤️ he never left.

  • @bescoberlinersteincontorgm7271
    @bescoberlinersteincontorgm7271 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    it`s still a big loss! New York, you make it happen! respect to the Beastie Boys and all the best for their families and thanks for all the good music and attitude towards Hip Hop and the world!

  • @speeedskater
    @speeedskater 5 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    blew my grandsons mind the beastie boys are my age, and still kicking ass, love this song

    • @ShannonA739
      @ShannonA739 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      speeedskater My son flipped too 🤣

    • @sideskroll
      @sideskroll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No. They're not "still kicking ass". 👀

    • @foxboywontbestop2011
      @foxboywontbestop2011 ปีที่แล้ว

      well do i care no but if you hate it that is fine with me, and every one can agree with me.

    • @speeedskater
      @speeedskater ปีที่แล้ว

      @@foxboywontbestop2011 hate what or who

  • @glenatkinson1230
    @glenatkinson1230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I love this song. While I am 400 miles away in Toronto and an occasional visitor to New York, hold your heads high in the greatest city in the world. Love

  • @fluerdelis33
    @fluerdelis33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is seriously one of the most badass videos EVER made. Considering it was made in the wake of 911, and the fact I am a Chicagoan who experienced this song being played everywhere that year - this should be "required listening and viewing" in all high school history classes.

    • @akiraakai3316
      @akiraakai3316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's actually used in HS classes in Germany.

  • @jordanwilliams1401
    @jordanwilliams1401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never forget

  • @mrfrog8446
    @mrfrog8446 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so awesome, after all those years I keep coming back to this song just like "Alive" and "Right Right Now Now". And to think it all started with "Intergalactic".... Greetings from Poland - all the best for You guys and mix master Mike. Thank You for all the positive vibes

  • @reneebrillant8061
    @reneebrillant8061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Still here for them in 2020. There will never be another group like the Beastie Boys. So glad it was my lifetime. RIP MCA

    • @reneebrillant8061
      @reneebrillant8061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Kingofb0ngstyle I can see your points. We know more now

    • @Kingofb0ngstyle
      @Kingofb0ngstyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@reneebrillant8061 It's been the truth ever since the beginning. Most people can't accept it and lie to themselves. In denial sheep's following their master. Such puppets

    • @reneebrillant8061
      @reneebrillant8061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Kingofb0ngstyle it was WAY too convenient Rumsfeld announced a huge multi trillion dollar sum they'd lost...hear about it on 9/10. Never heard about it again

    • @bo12white34
      @bo12white34 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You a beastie head ?

    • @morenaaguzzi4153
      @morenaaguzzi4153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2021...RIP MCA

  • @wuvictor3559
    @wuvictor3559 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Backing here after watching the last episode of Succession. Hope Kendall can find his way, always like you brother!

  • @charlesmayer7097
    @charlesmayer7097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man. How sad it is watching this and listening to this....knowing how tight NYC is and all... And then what's happening out there with the Coronavirus. Stay strong.

  • @beltrangarrote1982
    @beltrangarrote1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Dope beat, awesome flow. I can never get enough. I'm not American but watched in disbelief the towers going down live on TV. This song came out 3 years later and I felt it. Your legacy is not fading any time soon. Thank you B Boys and RIP MCA.

  • @anonamouse.p4115
    @anonamouse.p4115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    STAY STRONG NYC, You have been through so much so you are resilient. Bless All New York Quarantine 2020 x!

  • @christywasher7677
    @christywasher7677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beasties have been my boys since I was 17. So many study sessions were rechanneled and sidetracked by Licensed To Ill. I am 49 now and all of their cds are still in regular rotation.
    Life regret: not seeing them live.
    They are a truly powerful force, even still.
    I loved you, Adam. MCA will live forever.

  • @Suchagreatchannelling
    @Suchagreatchannelling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Since 9/11, we're still livin'
    And lovin’, life we've been given ❤

  • @brandonwarner2573
    @brandonwarner2573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This song helped me learn my home town NYC Bronx Forever 💪✊
    Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island

    • @toddbob55
      @toddbob55 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NY SUCKS PLACE IS DUMPY

  • @nicholasfiscina1690
    @nicholasfiscina1690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And especially thank you for the beastie boys

  • @lordvegetal
    @lordvegetal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Lyrics here:
    Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
    From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
    Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
    Black, White, New York you make it happen
    Brownstones, water towers, trees, skyscrapers
    Writers, prize fighters and Wall Street traders
    We come together on the subway cars
    Diversity unified, whoever you are
    We're doing fine on the One and Nine line
    On the L we're doin' swell
    On the number Ten bus we fight and fuss
    You know we're thorough in the boroughs 'cause that's a must
    I remember when the Duece was all porno flicks
    Running home after school to play PIX
    At lunch I'd go to Blimpies down on Montague Street
    And hit the Fulton Street Mall for the sneakers on my feet
    Dear New York I hope you're doing well
    I know a lot's happened and you've been through hell
    So, we give thanks for providing a home
    Through your gates at Ellis Island we passed in droves
    Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
    From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
    Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
    Black, White, New York you make it happen
    The L.I.E. the B.Q.E
    Hippies at the band shell with the L.S.D.
    Get my BVDs from VIM
    You know I'm reppin' Manhattan the best I can
    Stopped off at Bleeker Bob's, got thrown out
    Sneakin' in at four am after going out
    You didn't rob me in the park at Dianna Ross
    But everybody started looting when the light went off
    From the South South Bronx on out to Queens Bridge
    From Hollis Queens right down to Bay Ridge
    From Castle Hill to the Lower East Side
    From ten-ten WINS to Live At Five
    Dear New York, this is a love letter
    To you and how you brought us together
    We can't say enough about all you do
    'Cause in the city we're ourselves and electric too
    Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
    From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
    Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
    Black, White, New York you make it happen
    Shout out the South Bronx where my mom hails from
    Right next to High Bridge across from Harlem
    To the Grand Concourse where my mom and dad met
    Before they moved on down to the Upper West
    I see you're still strong after all that's gone on
    Lifelong, we dedicate this song
    Just a little something to show some respect
    To the city that blends and mends and tests
    Since 9-11 we're still livin'
    And lovin' life we've been given
    Ain't nothing gonna take that away from us
    We lookin' pretty and gritty 'cause in the city we trust
    Dear New York I know a lot has changed
    Two towers down but you're still in the game
    Home to the many, rejecting no-one
    Accepting peoples of all places, wherever they're from
    Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
    From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
    Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
    Black, White, New York you make it happen
    Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten
    From the Battery to the top of Manhattan
    Asian, Middle-Eastern and Latin
    Black, White, New York, we make it happen

    • @mr.tabares4484
      @mr.tabares4484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      lordvegetal I just read this using their voices. Thank you for posting this 🙏

    • @anybodycanart
      @anybodycanart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lordvegetal thanks :)

    • @juliana-ke9lc
      @juliana-ke9lc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you but its already in my english book

    • @charlesmondingo1299
      @charlesmondingo1299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for makin it happen, you the mannnnn

    • @גיורא-ע4ח
      @גיורא-ע4ח 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the best from the boys tnx

  • @Hotspace5170
    @Hotspace5170 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The real stuff is classic, cool and fun. 3 guys just being themselves, editing spot on, effects ahead of its time, locations all of over the city, talking about themselves and how they feel about nyc, bikes and a skateboard used in telling their story, where they lived at, their parents, the use of black and white footage, the use of color and fisheye photography. And killer tracks used by musicians, played on turntables using vinyl. And you actually can hear what they are saying…..

  • @oggassaggaoggaffa
    @oggassaggaoggaffa ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have watched the Beasties since the very early days, and I have to say this might just be their greatest jam EVER, for numerous reasons.
    Two towers down but we're still in the game.

  • @mikemarquart3019
    @mikemarquart3019 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love ever thing these guys did

  • @borspeti
    @borspeti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The only band who can adress a track to NYC

  • @TheDirtyWork
    @TheDirtyWork 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I come back to this song when i miss home. Thank you, BB. You're enlightening!

  • @thetattooedguy1413
    @thetattooedguy1413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By a LONG SHOT - The best band EVER

  • @wentdark8
    @wentdark8 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:59 till the end best part for me ❤

  • @andresfelipegonzalezserran9466
    @andresfelipegonzalezserran9466 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    MCA will be always in our memories and heart.

  • @DEEP4PLAY
    @DEEP4PLAY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so Grateful... from California.

  • @fonzieskatesurf
    @fonzieskatesurf ปีที่แล้ว +6

    3:20 dear ny i know alot has changed 2 towers down but you're still in the game! ♥️💯🇺🇸🙏

  • @rockyaoki8929
    @rockyaoki8929 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the man Mr Roy. You're the man.

  • @schneiztiachl
    @schneiztiachl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    listen all the new yorkers:
    "dear new york, i hope you understand"
    hello mca, i love ur lyrics, while i was a young 80's teenager i was confused, but listening to ur rhymes gave me perspectives ..... love ur music so much!!!

  • @JackQSmith
    @JackQSmith ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all 3, and they all shine for different songs. Mike D was the MVP for this song.

  • @johannesstich337
    @johannesstich337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm here from the SUCCESSION Soundtrack - first episode, Ken bouncing in his s-class

  • @aneurinrhysgoff9694
    @aneurinrhysgoff9694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favourite beastie songs......and shout out to New York City. Ive visited numerous times and I'm an Aussie boy FM the country. But there's just something about New York. Much love to U all during this covid-19...I lost a few mates who live there to it.
    Love U beastie boys.
    R.i.P m.c.a

  • @Loconswole
    @Loconswole 5 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Intro to Succesion on HBO brought me back son

    • @kimberlywright5920
      @kimberlywright5920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I am here because of Succession. The composer of the theme song gave it a hip hop beat with the 808 drums underneath the strings and piano because he saw how Jeremy Strong would rap to Beastie Boys.

  • @michaelfreeman512
    @michaelfreeman512 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, Everyone is one, 1 person is everyone. Roll on Beasties

  • @fh13439
    @fh13439 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Three thumbs up. One for each of you guys. Thanks for keeping the spirit alive.

  • @ryanrandolphwhipple
    @ryanrandolphwhipple ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bouncing. So good.

  • @nym2623
    @nym2623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kendall Roy punching the seat car on the way to business! 😎

    • @cucumberwater6
      @cucumberwater6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @TTFPouyii KENDALL FUCKING ROY

  • @johannsimonot
    @johannsimonot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That kind of song who make you proud of your city NY... even if you live in France :D

  • @FabianRomero29
    @FabianRomero29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP MCA today 9 years ago you left us but you'll live forever, thanks for everything!

  • @anthonyscali.a6088
    @anthonyscali.a6088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    11 Sept. 2021, listen every year from southern Italy 🇮🇹 💓🗽🇺🇸

    • @joeycaruso
      @joeycaruso 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m Italian and I live in United States. Thank you

  • @jasonhenley3722
    @jasonhenley3722 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    BEST Bestie Song Of All Time

  • @P.Jlive2024
    @P.Jlive2024 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That Beat is off the hook!
    Im Coming outta the Boogie Down Bronx

  • @eddieelprimoflores5620
    @eddieelprimoflores5620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still got this cd!!! R.i.p M.C.A