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Beastie Boys: Paul's Boutique

25 July 1989 · 38 YEARS

Paul's Boutique

Beastie Boys

The production, helmed by the Dust Brothers in Los Angeles, layered hundreds of obscure snippets into a hazy experience. This approach pushed the boundaries of sampling and hip-hop history.

Moving away from earlier punk-rap influences, the record thrives on its multi-layered construction. It represents a moment where creative output was only restricted by the extent of a record collection.

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