Beastie Boys - Shadrach

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"Shadrach" is a song by rap trio Beastie Boys from their album Paul's Boutique. Released on October 30, 1989, it was the second and last single released from the album.

The song refers to the Biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel. However, the lyrics "Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego" were also present in Robert MacGimsey's 1931 song of the same name as well as in Sly Stone's "Loose Booty", where they are repeated and spoken rhythmically throughout the track in an almost rap-like form.[1] In verse two, the lyric, So I'm out pickin' pockets at the Atlantic Antic, refers to an annual Brooklyn street festival of that name. Also in the song is reference to the AC/DC album For Those About to Rock, in the lyrics "For those about to rock we salute you".

The video released to promote the Beastie Boys' song is particularly acclaimed for its style and artistic beauty, as each frame was painted by hand. The 12" record and CD versions of the single were released as an EP entitled An Exciting Evening at Home with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

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[cjahrens]

Paul's Boutique = one of the most underrated albums ever. RIP MCA !

[BVMUndergroundHipHop]

Yeah! Chuck D said the same thing in our Interview in 1993

[blobster888]

Eminem isnt white ?

[1979Silverburst]

I got the girlies in the coupe like the colonels got the chicken

[interpolluter29]

You mean Mix Master Mike? Beastie Boys gave him props on a song.

[shadzzz441791]

I feel like a GOD knowing my name is a Beastie Boys song

[sureshot732]

me too man 

[3rdminist3r]

MCA was wit it and he's the Ace,,so i grabbed the piano player and punched him in the face

[TijucaWeirdo]

RIP MCA.

This cassette changed my life. Got it for christmas the year it came out. Wore that tape out.

Pauls Boutique once held the worlds record for most samples ever used in a album.

Amazing Album.

[Drew978]

soooo underrated. 'nuff said. why did their DJ get NO props. still irks me. Hurricane?

[TheJchrz]

sickest beats ever

[XxXxASTROZOMBIE5xXxX]

Even though I didnt grow up listening to them when they started out, the beastie boys were one of the first groups i really got into when i was maybe 8 years old, im 16 now and their still one of my altime favorite groups. RIP MCA, when my friend and i would rap along to your music i alsways did your parts...