Mike D Releases Second Solo Single "What We Got" – First New Beastie Boys-Related Music in 15 Years
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· 2 sourcesMike D of the Beastie Boys has released his second solo single "What We Got," following "Switch Up" from last month. Stereogum reported that both tracks mark the first new music from any Beastie Boy in 15 years. Pitchfork noted the song was recorded with producer Carter Lang and features contributions from Mike D's sons, Davis and Skyler Diamond.
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Summary
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has released his second solo single "What We Got," following "Switch Up" from a few weeks ago. Both tracks mark the first new music from any Beastie Boy in 15 years. The song features the classic Beastie Boys sound with hazy samples, fuzzy guitars, and echo-drenched vocals. Mike D has been performing with Very Nice Person, the band led by his sons Skyler and Davis Diamond, who also played on the recordings.
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· 3 pulledOnce again, Mike D is getting on the mic.
"What We Got" has that Beastie Boys funk all over it.
Mike talks about his million-dollar lingo and being a retired MC who needs a p
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