Limerick File
Beastie Boys
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My DJ's got the cuts and the beats are on We're comin' with the limericks and we're comin' strong And the rhythm's on time to every word and rhyme When it comes to keep it real I keep it really wrong At the risk of sounding crass I would like to mention That I am well aware of your wack intentions To usurp my prose you so and so It's my primary bone of contention I tell you everybody I've had it With all these people with static I'll go insane if it don't rain Sucker MC's are problematic I love it when you hit those switches A curve ball's what my pitch is So here we here we come Like dumb ditty dumb I keep all five boroughs in stitches The sound sounds sweeter through the echo plex It'll spin you around and throw you in a hex Until you feel no pain inside your brain All your worries are soothed by the sound effects Read it in the Post and the Daily News Listen everybody lets show improve Don't let me begin about heroin Living six feet deep just ain't the move We're giving you soul power I like it sweet and sour When it comes to rhymes and beat designs I'm at the control tower Tell me what makes you so afraid Of all those people you say you hate Just give it one time for your mind And let's try to negotiate And let's try to negotiate And let's try to negotiate
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Written by: ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, MARIO CALDATO JR., MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND
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12 facts about this song
Album ReleaseThe song "Limerick File" is a track on the Beastie Boys' fifth studio album, "Hello Nasty." This album was released on July 14, 1998.
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Unique Lyrics Format"Limerick File" uses a limerick structure in its verses, a form of verse that consists of five lines with a distinctive rhythmic pattern. This creative approach is part of what sets the Beastie Boys apart from many other hip-hop artists.
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Style FusionThe song continues the Beastie Boys’ tradition of blending hip-hop with other music styles. "Limerick File" infuses futuristic rippling sounds and electronic music elements with their rap verses.
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Special Singing TechniquesThe Beastie Boys' signature style of trading off and overlapping vocal lines is prominently displayed in "Limerick File," which adds to the song's dynamism and energy.
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InfluenceBeastie Boys, through songs like "Limerick File," helped shape alternative hip-hop by incorporating elements of punk rock and other genres into their music.
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Commercial Success"Hello Nasty," the album on which "Limerick File" appears, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and won two Grammy Awards, demonstrating the commercial and critical success of the Beastie Boys' work during this era.
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Album ArtworkThe cover for "Hello Nasty," featuring "Limerick File," was shot by photographer Terry Richardson and features the members of Beastie Boys in a cramped sardine can, which has become a notable image in the group's discography.
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Independent Label ReleaseThe album and song were released through Beastie Boys’ own label, Grand Royal, and Capitol Records. Grand Royal was known for promoting innovative artists and for its distinctive aesthetic, both of which are evident in "Limerick File."
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Members involvedThe Beastie Boys members who participated in this song are Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, and Adam Yauch.
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Unique Sound EffectsTo create the distinctive sounds on the track, the Beastie Boys often used samples from both popular and obscure sources, manipulated on an MPC3000 sampler.
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Political CommentaryLyrically, "Limerick File" like many Beastie Boys songs, contains political and social commentary, reflecting the group's engagement with issues of their time. This adds depth to the often playful and humorous veneer of their music.
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Live PerformancesThe Beastie Boys frequently performed "Limerick File" during their live concerts, often adding improvisational elements that made each performance unique.
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