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Equating his accomplishments on the mic with the esteemed Yankees, whose roots in NY date to 1903, with 27 championship titles and more than 30 Hall of Fame players… Michael has no shortage of self-confidence.
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“Your BF doesn’t know about me and your mother“ is grammatically incorrect. According to the rules on compound objects, correct usage would have been "your mother and me.” But then, that would have f-cked up the rhyme scheme…
See, Beastie Boys have no interest in arbitrary and esoteric rules of expression, such as syntax or transitive congruence. They rhyme from the heart. Mike’s mission is to deliver lyrics with hypnotic precision, and let the content hit hard.
source: Dope Style
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You can bet on Mike because he’s a Sure Shot. This confidence manifested in the motto for his company, Grand Royal:
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Even though life rarely goes off without a hitch, Mike is prepared for the ups and downs. You won’t see Mr. Diamond acting spazzy or wallowing in a rut for long. As the “Cool Coper,“ social scientists (aka mental health professionals) would describe Mike as "resilient.” He has faith in himself, resources, and strong relationships with people who have his back. So, he can deal with whatever comes his way… Bring it.
source: Michael Morel, in Barcelona, 2007 via timesofisrael
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Biz Markie’s close friends are returning from wherever they have been, and the Clown Prince of Hip-Hop is psyched because they get to hang out, play basketball, and work together on some tracks.
Above, Marcel Theo Hall in the studio with the Boys and visionary record producer, Mario Caldato, Jr.
The Beasties are, of course, originally a NYC act. After the tidal wave of Licensed to Ill and fallout w/ Def Jam they went to LA, where they recorded “Paul’s Boutique” and then recorded Check Your Head at G-Son. They were coming back home to NYC. Subsequently, a good bit of Ill Communication and vast majority of Hello Nasty were recorded in New York.
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Ad-Rock approves of this mixed drink, traditionally associated with the southern US. Although preparation is often debated, a standard mint julep contains four ingredients: mint leaf, bourbon, sugar, and water. Some consider the julep a member of the family of drinks called “smashes” (i.e., brandy smash and mojito). Smashes rely on muddling or crushing fresh mint and other ingredients, releasing and intensifying the flavor of essential oils and juices.
The cocktail’s origins trace to the early 18th century. During his residence in Washington, DC, U.S. Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky made the Mint Julep a staple at the Round Robin Bar of the famous Willard Hotel. A “julep” usually signifies a a sweet drink, and often one utilized to administer medicine. Its etymology is the Persian word, گلاب (Golâb), meaning rose water. This is a standard Mint Julep recipe:
Since 1938, Churchill Downs has heavily promoted the mint julep as part of the Kentucky Derby. During the two-day event each year, nearly 120,000 juleps are served, practically all of them in vintage collectable Kentucky Derby glasses.
Since the Beastie Boys are known for making Star Trek references, I propose this was a nod to an original episode of Star Trek called “This Side of Paradise”, where the Enterprise crew gets infected with pollen from a plant on a planet that makes them relaxed and disobedient to Kirk. Eventually, the crew abandons the ship for the planet, leaving Kirk alone on board. Dr. Bones McCoy is found drinking a Mint Julep under a tree in this episode, which could be a precursor to Bones McCoy being mentioned later in the song.