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Hello Nasty

by Beastie Boys

Released: July 14, 1998

Alternative hip hop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Hello Nasty" is the fifth studio album by the influential American hip hop group Beastie Boys, released on July 14, 1998, through Grand Royal and Capitol Records. The album is celebrated for its eclectic mix of musical styles, clever lyricism, and the Beastie Boys' trademark humor and creativity.

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Intergalactic

It went on to win two Grammy Awards at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards: Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the single "Intergalactic." In "Beastie Boys Book," published in 2018, band member Ad-Rock expressed his belief that "Hello Nasty" stands as the group's finest work.

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Reception

The album made a significant impact upon its release, selling 681,000 copies in its first week and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Beyond its commercial success and critical acclaim, "Hello Nasty" solidified the Beastie Boys' status as innovators in the hip hop genre, pushing boundaries and influencing countless artists with their distinctive sound and approach to music. Critically acclaimed for its innovative blend of hip hop, rock, and electronic elements, "Hello Nasty" received widespread praise.

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"Hello Nasty" is the fifth studio album by the influential American hip hop group Beastie Boys, released on July 14, 1998, through Grand Royal and Capitol Records. The album made a significant impact upon its release, selling 681,000 copies in its first week and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Critically acclaimed for its innovative blend of hip hop, rock, and electronic elements, "Hello Nasty" received widespread praise. It went on to win two Grammy Awards at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards: Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the single "Intergalactic."

In "Beastie Boys Book," published in 2018, band member Ad-Rock expressed his belief that "Hello Nasty" stands as the group's finest work. The album is celebrated for its eclectic mix of musical styles, clever lyricism, and the Beastie Boys' trademark humor and creativity.

Beyond its commercial success and critical acclaim, "Hello Nasty" solidified the Beastie Boys' status as innovators in the hip hop genre, pushing boundaries and influencing countless artists with their distinctive sound and approach to music.