The Beastie Boys began as a hardcore punk band. Their debut EP, Polly Wog Stew, was released in 1982, showcasing their early punk sound before they pivoted to hip-hop. 🎤
Beastie Boys 'Polly Wog Stew'
In 2007, MCA (Adam Yauch) from the Beastie Boys produced Bad Brains’ album Build a Nation. It was a return to their hardcore punk roots, and Yauch, a longtime friend and supporter of the band, was heavily involved.
Bad Brains 'Jah People Make The World Go Round'