Before the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker announces 'Renaissance Act II' which is said to be country-themed, a number of other musicians have shown how changing lanes can be benefiting their careers.
- February 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - During the late 1980s and early 90s, the Beastie Boys dominated the airwaves with their brand of brash, humor-tinged hip-hop. But earlier in their career, the trio was part of experimental hardcore punk band The Young Aborigines that played in underground clubs and bars.
After achieving local success with the 1983 comedy hip-hop single "Cooky Puss", Beastie Boys began to incorporate rap into their sets. However, it wasn't until their friend and then-burgeoning record producer Rick Rubin encouraged them that they made a full transition to hip-hop. Their 1986 album "Licensed to Ill" became the first rap album to go number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
