About this song
"Brass Monkey" is track 11 on Beastie Boys' debut full-length album, Licensed To Ill, released on June 6, 1986 by Def Jam Recordings, a division of CBS/Columbia Records. The track was co-produced by Beastie Boys, engineered by Steve Ett and mastered by Howie Weinberg. It was released as a single in support of the album in January 1987 and samples "Bring It Here" by Wild Sugar.
Fun facts
- Samples “Bring It Here by Wild Sugar”.
- Sampled in 10 other songs, like “Helter Stupid by Negativland”.
- Covered once, including “Brass Monkey by Richard Cheese”.
- Written by Rick Rubin, MCA, Mike D and Ad-Rock.
- Produced by Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin.
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