Beastie Boys Companion: 2 Decades of Commentary

Hailed as one of the first successful cross-over white rap groups, they soon became popular with several audiences. Just as they were being written off as just another novelty act, they released Paul's Boutique (1989) which has been recognized as a masterpiece of sampling and postmodern pastiche. Consistently popular for the entire span of their career, they have evolved from bratty white kids crossing the rap line -- with "Fight For Your Right to Party" -- to respected arbiters of cultural cool.Rocco, John is the author of 'Beastie Boys Companion: 2 Decades of Commentary' with ISBN 9780825671593 and ISBN 0825671590.