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Jan 5, 2026

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day January 5 1987 - Brass Monkey by Beastie Boys Was Released as a Single.

On this day January 5 1987, Brass Monkey by Beastie Boys was released as a single, helping solidify the group’s loud irreverent presence in mainstream music. The track blended hip hop rock attitude and party driven energy, standing out for its chant style vocals and raw production.

Brass Monkey reflected the growing crossover appeal of hip hop in the mid 1980s as the genre pushed beyond underground scenes and...

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