Triple Trouble

Beastie Boys

About Triple Trouble

"Triple Trouble" is a song American hip hop group Beastie Boys, released as the second single from their sixth studio album To the 5 Boroughs. It heavily samples "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang, and interpolates lyrics from "Double Trouble at the Amphitheatre" by Double Trouble. The music video for "Triple Trouble" was directed by MCA, under his alias Nathaniel Hornblower. Kanye West made a cameo at the end of the video. The song was used to promote the third season of the HBO series Bored to Death.  


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If You
If You
want to Know
want to Know
The real deal about the three
Well let me tell you
We're triple trouble ya'll
We're gonna bring you up to speed

Cause I'm a specializer, rhyme reviser
Ain't selling out to advertisers
What you get is what you see
And you won't see me out there advertising
See I like to party not drink Bacardi
'Cause I'm not looking to throw up on nobody
Known for my spiel like wheelie one wheel
'Cause this is like having a delicious meal

Moving the crowd, well that's a must
I got some words that apply to us and that's
Mesmerizing, tantalizing
Captivating, we're devastating

If You
If You
want to Know
want to Know
The real deal about the three
Well let me tell you
We're triple trouble ya'll
We're gonna bring you up to speed

Here's one for the bleachers and the upper tier
Versatile like All-Temp-A-Cheer
If you want to drink call Mr. Belvedere
Run this rap game like a brigadier
I got kicks on the one, seven and eleven
Snares on the five and thirteen
Rhymes on time and that's the given
We're hot on the disco scene check it a check it
Slow down with I-me, got to stop stingin'
The source of the problem is at the origin
You've got lyrics that have got me cringin'
You're like a fish-wife, quit your damn whingin'

If You
If You
want to Know
want to Know
The real deal about the three
Well let me tell you
We're triple trouble ya'll
We're gonna bring you up to speed

Hey yo, BAM super nature god damn
Cerrone on the microphone I am
Adrock a.k.a sharp cheddar
My rhymes are better
What the Helen in Troy is that?
Did I hear you say my rhymes is wack?
I'm beautiful you can't touch me
If you pick a rose, well you might just bleed

We're originators you can't feign
Ignorance or pass the blame
'Nuff rhymes coming out the brain
'Nuff beats to drive you insane
'Nuff moves to make your neck crane
'Nuff skill to make the rhymes ingrain
'Nuff heat to leave you in flames
'Nuff style that you can't defame
You see I walk like Jabba The Hutt
With the style so new why'all be like what?
Turn the party out like a bon vivant
With the skill at will that I know you want
On a hot day sip on iced latte
Devious like Wyllie Coyote
Hot to trote or maybe not-e
'Cause little did they know there was a baby in her body

Mesmerizing, tantalizing, captivating, devastating

If You
If You
want to Know
want to Know
The real deal about the three
Well let me tell you
We're triple trouble ya'll
We're gonna bring you up to speed

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Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys is an American hip hop band from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of its career, the group has consisted of three MCs and musicians Michael "Mike D" Diamond (vocals, drums), Adam "MCA" Yauch (vocals, bass) and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz (vocals, guitar). more »

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Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, NILE RODGERS, MICHAEL DIAMOND, ADAM YAUCH, ADAM HOROWITZ

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Triple Trouble" Genre Classification
The song falls in the genres of Alternative hip hop and Hip hop.
Album Details
"Triple Trouble" is a track from the Beastie Boys' sixth studio album, "To the 5 Boroughs," which was released in 2004.
Sampling Technique
The track utilizes the practice of sampling, which is a characteristic of the Beastie Boys' music. This song notably samples "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang.
International Success
"Triple Trouble" reached number 1 position on the UK Indie Chart which signifies its international success.
Music Video Director
The music video of "Triple Trouble" was directed by the band member Adam Yauch under his pseudonym Nathaniel Hornblower.
Animated Music Video Source
The animated portions of the music video are from a short 1960s cartoon called "The Inspector," a series of theatrical cartoons produced between 1965 and 1969.
Chart Performance
"Triple Trouble" performed decently on music charts, peaking at number 37 in both the United Kingdom and Belgium.
Grammy Nomination
To The 5 Boroughs, which includes the song "Triple Trouble", was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
Lyrics Insight
The lyrics of "Triple Trouble" reflect Beastie Boys' playful and humorous style blended with social commentary.
Influence on Pop Culture
"Triple Trouble" was featured in the video game "DJ Hero" along with two other songs from Beastie Boys, showing its impact on popular culture.

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