About

This website is an independent publication devoted to the history, music, recordings, influences, samples, production, and cultural legacy of the Beastie Boys, with a particular focus on Check Your Head and the period surrounding its creation.

Independent Publication

This website is independently created and operated. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with the Beastie Boys, the individual members of the Beastie Boys or their estates, Capitol Records, Universal Music Group, Grand Royal Records, or any other record label, publisher, management company, rights holder, or other organization associated with the Beastie Boys.

References to the Beastie Boys, their albums, songs, performances, interviews, artwork, and related individuals and organizations are made for purposes of commentary, criticism, research, scholarship, historical discussion, and music journalism.

Copyright and Trademarks

All copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, album titles, song titles, photographs, artwork, recordings, video footage, and other intellectual property referenced on this website remain the property of their respective owners.

The use of names, titles, trademarks, photographs, quotations, album artwork, audio or video excerpts, and other copyrighted material does not imply ownership, sponsorship, or endorsement.

Where copyrighted material is quoted, reproduced, discussed, or displayed, it is used for purposes such as criticism, commentary, scholarship, historical analysis, research, and reporting. No ownership of third-party material is claimed.

If you are a copyright holder and believe that material appearing on this website has been used improperly, please contact me through the Contact page so that the matter can be reviewed.

Research, Quotations, and Sources

I make every reasonable effort to accurately identify quotations, interviews, recordings, samples, musicians, production credits, dates, publications, and other historical information discussed on this website.

The history of recorded music, however, is not always perfectly documented. Sources sometimes conflict, recollections can change over time, credits may be incomplete, and information that has been repeated for decades may ultimately prove inaccurate.

Accordingly, while the goal of this site is careful and well-supported music research, I cannot guarantee that every statement, quotation attribution, date, credit, interpretation, or other piece of information is error-free.

When appropriate, articles identify or link to the interviews, books, recordings, articles, documentaries, archival materials, and other sources relied upon.

Corrections are welcome. If you identify a factual error or have a better primary source for information discussed on the site, please use the Contact page.

Analysis and Interpretation

Some articles contain analysis or interpretation concerning why the Beastie Boys or other artists may have selected a particular sample, lyric, sound, recording technique, musical reference, or sequencing choice.

Unless specifically attributed to the artist or another source, these discussions should be understood as analysis and interpretation rather than statements of established fact.

Likewise, descriptions of an artist’s intentions, influences, motivations, or creative decisions may sometimes represent an interpretation of the available evidence rather than a documented statement from the artist.

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, articles, videos, interviews, books, streaming services, archives, retailers, or other resources.

These links are provided for research, reference, or convenience. I do not control third-party websites and am not responsible for their accuracy, availability, content, privacy practices, or policies.

A link to another website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of that website, its operators, or its contents.

Commercial Relationships

Unless expressly stated otherwise, references to books, records, documentaries, websites, products, services, or other publications are editorial in nature and should not be understood as paid endorsements.

If the website later uses affiliate links, sponsorships, paid promotions, or other commercial relationships, those relationships will be disclosed where appropriate.

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Articles, links, images, audio, video, quotations, citations, and other materials may be corrected, revised, updated, relocated, or removed from time to time.

Third-party material linked from this website may also become unavailable or change without notice.

Contact

Questions concerning this disclaimer, requests for corrections, or concerns regarding material appearing on this website may be submitted through the Contact page.