The Beastie Boys' 1989 magnum opus Paul's Boutique is widely regarded as one of sampling's highest musical feats — a dense "rap opera," as one critic called it, that even Miles Davis couldn't stop listening to. Many have tried to decode its magic, but until now, no one has attempt to unlock its secrets by re-coding it.
A trio of British turntablists — DJs Food, Cheeba, and Moneyshot —' spent the last three years creating a re-imagined version of the album from scratch (no pun intended), using "all the original samples plus a cappellas, period interviews and the Beasties’ own audio commentary from the reissued release." That comes straight from Food's mouth, via the O.G. wax doctor's website.