Daily album for July 12, 2026 Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys (1989)

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Cover art for Paul's Boutique

Genres

  • east coast hip hop
  • experimental hip hop
  • hip hop
  • plunderphonics

Paul's Boutique is the second album by the American hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, released on July 25, 1989, by Capitol Records. Produced by the Beastie Boys and the Dust Brothers, it makes extensive use of samples drawn from genres including funk, soul, rock and jazz. It was recorded over two years in Los Angeles at Matt Dike's apartment and the Record Plant studio.

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