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Incase you’re sitting stunned with the realization that there won’t be any new music from the Beastie Boys, heres some good news for you!
Last month, I let you all know about a project by the renowned producer Mick Boogie, and how he released a 30 track(80 minute) mixtape of some of the New York Trio’s best and biggest hits. The album flows just like a Beasties album, and is worth a spin.
Download the album here.
Adam Yauch, better known as “MCA” of the Beastie Boys has died at age 47.
Yauch was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, it is unknown at this time if the rappers death was cancer related.
Globalgrind.com was the first to report the death, and people connected to the artist have confirmed it.
He is best known for his legendary work with the rap trio the Beastie Boys, who helped bring rap to the mainstream in the 80’s and have continued to revolutionize the genre every year since, winning multiple Grammys in the process.
Yauch was a vegan most recently, on advice from his Tibetan doctor, and he and the other member of the Beastie Boys worked closely with the free Tibet movement.
He is survived by his wife and daughter. RIP, you’ll be missed.
c/o Hypebeast.com
Following up on the behind-the-screen impressions from Mick Boogie’s dedication to the Beastie Boys who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week, the full project has now arrived. The renowned producer teamed up with famed photographer Jonathan Mannion for the accompanying artwork and has compiled an 80-minute mixtape titled Grand Royal, which consists of notable tracks by the iconic hip-hop trio and rare demos, remixes, outtakes and more. Or to put it in Mick Boogie’s own words:
In honor of the Beastie Boys being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last week… I thought it’s finally the right time to do a Beasties mixtape. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time… something people have asked me to do for a long time, actually… but I wanted it to mean something. Now, it’s finally the right time.
I present to you Grand Royal. 80 minutes of my favorite Beastie Boys rarities, remixes, demos, live versions, out-takes, and more. If you’re a Beasties fan, I guarantee you find something new and exciting on this mix!
Download the piece here.
via Beastie Boys – Grand Royal (Mixtape by Mick Boogie) | Hypebeast.