Hold It Now, Hit It
Beastie Boys
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(Hold it now, hit it) Yo, Leroy Ahh, yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah Why don't you hook up that def jam right about now? Now I chill real ill when I start to chill When I fill my pockets with a knot of dollar bills Sippin' pints of ale out the window sill When I get my fill I'm chilly chill Now, I just got home because I'm out on bail What's the time? It's time to buy ale Peter eater, parking meter all of the time If I run out of ale, it's Thunderbird wine Miller drinkin', chicken eatin', dress so fly I got friends in high places that are keepin' me high Get down with Mike D And it ain't no hassle I got the ladies of the eighties from here to White Castle Hold it now, hit it Yo, Leroy It's my drum, it's my, hold it now, it's my rhyme Now it's me, Adam Yauch, in the place to be All the girls are on me 'cause I'm down with Mike D I'm down with Mike D and it ain't no baloney For real, not phony, O.E. and Rice-a-Roni I come out at night 'cause I sleep all day Well, I'm the King Ad-Rock and he's MCA Well I'm cruisin', I'm bruisin', I'm never ever losin' I'm in my car, I'm going far and dust is what I'm usin' Around the way is where I'm from And I'm from Manhattan and I'm not a bum Because you're pud-slapping, ball-flapping, got that juice My name's Mike D and I can do that Jerry Lewis Hold it now hit it Yo, Leroy Yo, that was real def man, try that again, man I like that def stuff, boy Hip-hop, body rockin', doing the do Beer drinkin', breath stinkin', sniffin' glue Belly fillin', always illin', bustin' caps My name's Mike D and I write my own snaps I'm a peep-show seekin' on the Forty-deuce I'm a killer at large and I'm on the loose Pistol packin', Monkey drinkin', no money bum I come from Brooklyn 'cause that's where I'm from Cheap-skate, perpetrating, money hungry jerk Everyday I drink O.E. and I don't go to work You drippy nose knuckle-head, you're wet behind the ears You like men, and we like beer (beer, beer, beer) Hold it now, hit it Yo, Leroy Bust that choco-lotto What? Huh? Yo, man, pass that over here, man, alright King of the Ave. with the Def female You're rhymin' and stealin' with the freshest ale Kid coolin' at the crib watchin' my TV Ed Norton, Ted Knight, and Mr. Ed Pump it up homeboy, just don't stop Chef Boyardee coolin' on the pot I take no slack 'cause I got the knack And I'm never dusting out 'cause I torch that crack The King Ad-Rock, that is my name Y'all drinking Moët and we got the champagne A quarter droppin', going shopping buying wigs Surgeon general, cut professor, DJ Thigs Hold it now hit it Hit it Hold it now Yo Leroy
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Written by: Rick Rubin, Adam Horowitz, Michael Diamond, Adam Yauch
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Evolution"Hold It Now, Hit It" is by the Beastie Boys, who started as a hardcore band in the early 80s but steadily transitioned into becoming pioneering figures in rap music. This song is emblematic of their successful bridging of rock and hip hop styles.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 1986 as part of their debut album "Licensed to Ill". It was one of the earliest examples of their new hip-hop style, proving to be a groundbreaking record.
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Commercial Success"Hold It Now, Hit It" did not enter the pop charts, but it marked the Beastie Boys' entry into the rap charts and helped increase their popularity among hip hop audiences.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, who were co-founders of the Def Jam Recordings. Their production had a significant influence on the punk-infused hip-hop sound of the Beastie Boys.
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Song Sampling"Hold It Now, Hit It" is notable for its wide use of samples including Curtis Blow's "Christmas Rappin'", Led Zeppelin's "The Ocean", KC and the Sunshine Band's "Let It Go", and many others. This extensive use of sampling became a key feature of the Beastie Boys' approach to creating music.
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Music VideoAlthough not as popular as their other videos like "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)", the music video for "Hold It Now, Hit It" captures the band's goofball humor and high energy, which became iconic to their musical performances.
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RecognitionIn 2008, "Hold It Now, Hit It" was listed as the 43rd best hip hop song of all time in a list published by VH1.
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LegacyEven without significant mainstream success, "Hold It Now, Hit It" played a major role in expanding the boundaries of what hip-hop could sound like, demonstrating that it could incorporate elements from other genres like rock and punk. It left a lasting impact on the genre, their fans and artists.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrical content of the song, much like the rest of the "Licensed to Ill" album, is characterized by a party-themed braggadocio that reflected the Beastie Boys' playful and rebellious image at the time of its release.
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Live Performances"Hold It Now, Hit It" was a staple of Beastie Boys' live sets and was often mixed with other songs to create extended jams. The group's dynamic performance of the song became a fan favorite.
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