I’ll never forget hearing House of Pain’s “Jump Around” for the first time at a downtown L.A. rave. My friends and I stepped into the Hip Hop room right when the DJ dropped it and the whole place went crazy. Classic track .... perfect for starting any party.
Released on the 1989 album Paul's Boutique, this track features Adam Horovitz on guitar and Adam Yauch on bass. Noted for its "ultraviolence" theme, includes samples from Pink Floyd, The Incredible Bongo Band, and Mountain.
Beastie Boys *Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun*
Remember this crazy gem? MDK (1997) by Shiny Entertainment.
You play as Kurt Hectic (what a name!), a janitor on the spaceship Jim Dandy, recruited by the eccentric scientist Dr. Fluke Hawkins to stop an alien invasion. Not sure what the developers were on, but sure sounds like fun.
It's a mix between classic action shooting, sniping, platforming, and quirky/dark humor. Brilliantly different from other shooters, and an even more brilliant soundtrack!
“So What’cha Want” is from the Beastie Boys’ 1992 album Check Your Head. The track marked an important shift for the group, as they returned to playing their own instruments in the studio rather than relying so heavily on samples. What began as an attempt to build around a soul groove ended up becoming something they recreated themselves, giving the song its raw, funky energy through Ad-Rock’s guitar, MCA’s bass and Mike D’s drums.
It became one of the standout singles of the band’s early-’90s comeback and remains a fan favorite for its chaotic humor, explosive momentum and instantly recognizable video.