Mike D’s sons worried their father’s comfortable lifestyle would yield a “luxury rap vibe,” with lyrics about being “an older white rapper talking about drinking wine.” Instead, he delivered deep psychological reflections on “Thank You,” his 1st new album since the Beastie Boys.
A Beastie Boy Returns to the Mic, With Some Help (Gift Article)Thanks to an assist from his sons, Mike D is set to release “Thank You,” the first new music from a member of the pioneering rap trio in 15 years.www.nytimes.com