(Amazon.co.uk via Treble Clef) The Beastie Boys were a history changing hardcore punk rock band from New York that went hip hop. In celebration of their momentous career comes a documentary that looks back at the Beasties and in so doing brings a fresh approach to the story of NYC's favorite sons.
(MCA Day) Monks' fun hip hop break dancing for Adam "MCA" Yauch*
Move On Up includes rare footage, exclusive interviews, contributions from those closest to the guys plus seldom seen photographs, news reports, location shoots and a host of other features. This documentary is the finest program yet to emerge about the group who made white boys rapping acceptable and a joy to behold.
(The Beastie Boys/VEVO) Did they ever have hits? "Sure Shot"
Producer Rick Rubin made them musically, with the help of Dr. Dre and DJ Hurricane. Eventually, they found Tibetan Buddhism, met the Dalai Lama and Richard Gere, and did benefit concerts bringing attention to the plight of the CIA's anti-China Tibetan refugees.
*(KNARF®) MCA DAY: Buddhist monks break dance for Adam Yauch memorial on May 4, 2014. This is an unconventional promotion for MCA DAY, an annual tribute to musician and humanitarian Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys. SONG: "Ch-Check It Out" by the Beastie Boys. MCA was a devout Buddhist who fought for Tibetan independence. CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Frank Anselmo. CREATIVES: Bobby Selby, Jaehyuk Choi, Christopher Groelle, Stephen Cho. DIRECTOR: Leo Zanis. PRODUCTION COMPANY: Caps & Crowns. PRODUCER/STYLIST: Maria Palmeri. CHOREOGRAPHER: Pavan Thimmaiah. LOGO DESIGN: Frank Anselmo. CLIENT: MCA-DAY. FOUNDER/ORGANIZER: Mike Kearney. TITLE: "Buddhist Monks." AGENCY: KNARF® New York.
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