Ill Communication, Beastie Boys' fourth studio album, saw the group return to their roots with a more experimental and diverse sound, incorporating elements of jazz and funk. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.
- The album was primarily recorded in New York City and Los Angeles.
- "Sabotage" was released as the lead single and became one of their most recognizable songs.
- Ill Communication was certified triple platinum by the RIAA in 1995.
Beastie Boys were a hip-hop group from New York City, originally formed in 1979. By 1994, they had already achieved multi-platinum success with their previous albums Licensed to Ill and Paul's Boutique.
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