The Santigold Song will Dominate the Summer

[BeastieAlbum07]

Each time I hear the :30 preview for Don't Play no Game that I Can't Win, I get the instant vibe that this song will absolutely dominate the summer, for everyone.

Remember the song, Paper Planes, by MIA where the Beasties appeared in the video, and how it dominated the summer?

I get the same vibe around this one... I would love it if this happened.

[Turchinator]

can you point me to the preview link? there seem to be a bunch of preview pages on amazon and I dont see a couple of the tracks being discussed in the last day or two.

I like your prediction!

[BeastieAlbum07]

can you point me to the preview link? there seem to be a bunch of preview pages on amazon and I dont see a couple of the tracks being discussed in the last day or two.

I like your prediction!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004T57HYE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p15_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0P50F9JYTHS2X1TWWKAB&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

[BeastieAlbum07]

can you point me to the preview link? there seem to be a bunch of preview pages on amazon and I dont see a couple of the tracks being discussed in the last day or two.

I like your prediction!

Or at 3:10.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JlPagwuyLA

[JoLovesMCA]

I am cool with any SONG dominating the summer just as long as it’s one of the Beasties. I am so tired of that blackandyellow turn it up DJ crap. New decade needs new music imo and the BB’s can change hip hop again.

[pip07]

I am cool with any SONG dominating the summer just as long as it’s one of the Beasties. I am so tired of that blackandyellow turn it up DJ crap. New decade needs new music imo and the BB’s can change hip hop again.

...

wiz khalifa is the shit

[laurie_hammy]

Definatly looking forward to hearing the lyrics surrounding this summer anthem.

[Burnout18]

ok wow good find

[Micodin]

BB’s can change hip hop again.

Hip-Hop doesn't need changing. You just need to find better Hip-Hop to listen to.

Just because it's mainstream doesn't mean it's great. There is a ton of great Hip-Hop going right now!

[Beat C]

Hot Sauce will dominate 2011 not just one song, one season. Maybe even the decade. (imo)

thanks for the youtube vid!
first time I have heard the pre-views.

They are positioned very good right now from a marketing point. classic, fresh, linked with Hollywood.

HSC is a masterpiece created by 3 musicians who have poured three decades of experiences into a flow of sonic bliss to wash the grim off our sometimes filthy society.

Why can't this be their best album yet?

[JoLovesMCA]

Hip-Hop doesn't need changing. You just need to find better Hip-Hop to listen to.

Just because it's mainstream doesn't mean it's great. There is a ton of great Hip-Hop going right now!

I like a lot of artists that are not on the radio but it would be nice to hear them on the radio. I am just tired of club rap. It's just overkill for me. And really I don't have a lot of time to go on a mad hunt for music, maybe one day. ;)

[Beat C]

You can get good hip hop mailed to your door.
http://www.aquariusrecords.org/

[Brother McDuff]

And really I don't have a lot of time to go on a mad hunt for music...


that's it that's all. hunting down the good stuff is the alpha and omega for me. :)

[Mr. Smacktackle]

i really hope it will be the single, and get a video! santigold is so good, and together with the beasties on their track, i thought it could be something great, and it is! the snippet sounds world class !! i can't wait the album for that one song alone, not to mention the other 15

[Darko]

Santigold just released her own single today: http://lifeandtimes.com/american-dreaming.

Maybe since their schedules seem to be lining up we will see a single release for Don't Play No Game.

[fonky pizza]

I'm dancing on the preview bit already!!

[redandwhiterob]

Or at 3:10.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JlPagwuyLA

Loving that, trying to be a good boy and not listen to anything till the album drops but just cant help myself:D

[JoLovesMCA]

Alrighty well thanks for the links guys, perhaps I'll take some time this week and check it out. I do enjoy LAST FM actually. It has a lot of classic hip hop and freestyle that I listen to almost every day. :cool:

[BeastieAlbum07]

I reiterate as I listen.

[Jiberish]

I reiterate as I listen.

yeah this track is the shit. so whatcha whatcha want.

[Cap'n Crunch]

Funky Donkey ..WOW

[Turchinator]

(!) DANGER (!)

[Turchinator]

I am loving this track...
is no one else feeling this one?

sideman sidenote:

reading the liner notes I noticed the saxman Neal Usatin got credits under sidemen next to King of Lunch The Rapper Mike D.

Usatin was of course the lead editor for AIFST, Fight For Your Right Revisited, Gunnin For That #1 Spot, A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower, and almost every video from TT5B and the Mix Up if I'm not mistaken...


he is deep in the Oscilloscope Lab and a multitalent!

http://sweetcutz.com/BIO.htm

[checkyourprez]

this is a dope track.


some bands make a living at trying to prefect a reggae'ish type of sound like this.


the beasties make a sublime (no pun intended) song on this effort in a genre that is not their main type of music.

[Brother McDuff]

Usatin was of course the lead editor for AIFST, Fight For Your Right Revisited, Gunnin For That #1 Spot, A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower, and almost every video from TT5B and the Mix Up if I'm not mistaken...


was not aware of this connection. thanks for pointing that out, Turch. (y)

[KevG]

I think this is one of the worst songs on the album and I am pretty sure that it will NOT dominate this summer.

[iamclarke]

Don't play no game that I can't win came on at rob dyrdeks street league skateboard show yesterday, kinda cool to hear in the arena :D

[facedownfall]

If this is indeed released as a single, I hope it has a Dub mix on it.

[BowieCokeMirror]

I think this is one of the worst songs on the album and I am pretty sure that it will NOT dominate this summer.

I agree totally. Had potential, but it needs at least 1 to 2 more verses. Only song i skip on this album, other than TMR

[KevG]

Hot Sauce will dominate 2011 not just one song, one season. Maybe even the decade. (imo)

thanks for the youtube vid!
first time I have heard the pre-views.

They are positioned very good right now from a marketing point. classic, fresh, linked with Hollywood.

HSC is a masterpiece created by 3 musicians who have poured three decades of experiences into a flow of sonic bliss to wash the grim off our sometimes filthy society.

Why can't this be their best album yet?

I doubt it will dominate. The Beastie Boys are a cult band now. Too many kids listen to bullshit rap and don't care about 3 white dudes. HSC2 will NOT debut at #1 for sure. Adele most likely sold a billion more CDs this week as Now 38 probably did. Jennifer Lopez also has a new CD out and with her being on American Idol, is sure to sell a ton. It can't be their best album yet because they released "Paul's Boutique", "Check Your Head" & "Hello Nasty" already.. :/

[fonky pizza]

I love this track but as soon as i read the lyrics i am shocked!:eek:

Is that about me??!!?

she's super bad????!!!

now you lost??!!??

WHAT THE FUCK!!!?!

[Bernard Goetz]

it needs at least 1 to 2 more verses. Only song i skip on this album

So...you skip it because it's too short?

[fonky pizza]

I just wanted to let you all know that while I was watching myself playing on one of my live videos, I suddenly knew what superbad means...LOL, I am such a lunatic..whatcha watcha want!:D

[BowieCokeMirror]

So...you skip it because it's too short?

No. I skip it cause its too long and only has 2 short verses. No substance.

[Bernard Goetz]

No. I skip it cause its too long and only has 2 short verses. No substance.

Ah, I get it.

[Brother McDuff]

If this is indeed released as a single, I hope it has a Dub mix on it.

That would be dope. Good call. (y)


No. I skip it cause its too long and only has 2 short verses. No substance.

ha.

[WesleyOHSnaps!]

I for one am glad this is going to be the next video. It's a dope track and the first time I heard it I claimed it would be the summer jam of... Well the summer.

Every time it comes on I bob my head.

[gumkojima]

Any time the Boys want to dabble in Reggae is good by me, and this is as good as any I grew up on.

[JoLovesMCA]

This article indicates that the single is set to drop June 28th.

http://evigshed.com/beastie-boys-play-game-win-ft-santigold-song-review/

Interesting? ;)

[destructo]

This article indicates that the single is set to drop June 28th.

http://evigshed.com/beastie-boys-play-game-win-ft-santigold-song-review/

Interesting? ;)

Anybody else feel like that article was written by a micro-blogging 13 year old?

[smith7800]

Anybody else feel like that article was written by a micro-blogging 13 year old?
Haha. Never heard the term "Micro-blogging", but it is sadly apt.

[Jiberish]

Anybody else feel like that article was written by a micro-blogging 13 year old?

I was picturing a little old Russian Lady just learning to type in English with out being able to speak it, who moonlights as a music critic out of her boss' office in the 1920's sweatshop she works in.

[Bernard Goetz]

Listen: Beastie Boys - Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win (Feat. Santigold) (Major Lazer Remix) (http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/news/listen-beastie-boys-dont-play-feat.-santigold-major-lazer-remix/#.Tfi4DM3MyKU)

[peterclamp]

A few weeks on...and I still love this song, cant wait to see the video!

[Jiberish]

Listen: Beastie Boys - Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win (Feat. Santigold) (Major Lazer Remix) (http://www.thisisfakediy.co.uk/articles/news/listen-beastie-boys-dont-play-feat.-santigold-major-lazer-remix/#.Tfi4DM3MyKU)

That was pretty cool. It didn't gel for me until the drums kicked back in after the first hook. Thanks for sharing.

[ILLMIX]

Hey,

Just a thought, but if this is going to Dominate the summer, and it is planned to be released on the 28th June 2011, then shouldn't it already be in Radio rotation right now and along with the video being shown in rotation.

?? ;)

[cj hood]

those riding DPNG's jizzy are the same heads who couldn't wait to play the Mix Up at their next 'dinner party'....WTF?

[JoLovesMCA]

Hey,

Just a thought, but if this is going to Dominate the summer, and it is planned to be released on the 28th June 2011, then shouldn't it already be in Radio rotation right now and along with the video being shown in rotation.

?? ;)

Well this is just something "we'd like to see happen." I'd say request it on your radio if you have the time because that seems to help create buzz when fans get together and do stuff like that.

[cAm]

this IS a hot summer jam and a perfect 2nd single

lickshot!

[Kid Presentable]

those riding DPNG's jizzy are the same heads who couldn't wait to play the Mix Up at their next 'dinner party'....WTF?

Nah not even; it's a tight song that outdoes both the Mix Up and the proposed Re-mix Up in one fell swoop. Feel bad for ya if you're not enjoying it. Hip-hop conventions are like blinkers, man. This is just a good tune.

[cj hood]

Nah not even; it's a tight song that outdoes both the Mix Up and the proposed Re-mix Up in one fell swoop. Feel bad for ya if you're not enjoying it. Hip-hop conventions are like blinkers, man. This is just a good tune.

if you take out the beasties it's a pretty solid track....any other track but this one would have made an excellent single...LBF or NDP would have caused the Earth to implode!

[Kid Presentable]

if you take out the beasties it's a pretty solid track....any other track but this one would have made an excellent single...LBF or NDP would have caused the Earth to implode!

None of the songs would mean anything to anyone but hardcore fans, outside of the Santi one. In my opinion.

[cj hood]

None of the songs would mean anything to anyone but hardcore fans, outside of the Santi one. In my opinion.

i get that...but the rhymes on this track are the weakest of the album.

[Brother McDuff]

LBF or NDP would have caused the Earth to implode!


these songs would bury this record if they were pushed as the singles. they are the definition of album cuts.

regardless of whether you enjoy the song or not, I can't believe how difficult it is for some people to see why this song is the obvious single choice. this is industry 101 here. :confused:

[cj hood]

these songs would bury this record if they were pushed as the singles. they are the definition of album cuts.

regardless of whether you enjoy the song or not, I can't believe how difficult it is for some people to see why this song is the obvious single choice. this is industry 101 here. :confused:

cuz every other post on here for the past 16+ years (alt group to) has been how they do their own thing...so why are they going for the radio cut????

[gumkojima]

cuz every other post on here for the past 16+ years (alt group to) has been how they do their own thing...so why are they going for the radio cut????

Doing their own thing doesn't mean they don't properly position their work.

[Rodie]

The only reason it surprises me as a single choice is because they usually like to play their singles live but even if they happened to play a show with Santigold I don't really see it working live. I really hope the next single is Say It or Here's a Little Something For Ya

[Brother McDuff]

cuz every other post on here for the past 16+ years (alt group to) has been how they do their own thing...so why are they going for the radio cut????

respect, but consider this: if you look at the rest of their single choices in the past, it's always the (most) marketable choice, this album just happens to have a more marketable song than usual up for selection. know what i mean? the glaring exception IMO would probly be intergalactic as the lead single for HN, but that was predictably followed up by Body Movin. If a pop-oriented song is there to be pushed, that's what the label is gonna push, and DPNG is that song. (plus Santigold touts a well-established fan-base at this point to add to the mix as well)

also, while the beasties may have a bit more promotional clout with the label than alot of other artists by way of say, it's still the label's money being invested thus their final decision. especially as the record industry declines more and more, the label is going to be more and more strategic and frugal with what they choose and what they think is going to make stronger rounds.

[pm0ney]

Wait, record companies are trying to push the catchiest songs as the singles?!?!? MADNESS!!!!!!!!

[bigfatlove06]

respect, but consider this: if you look at the rest of their single choices in the past, it's always the (most) marketable choice, this album just happens to have a more marketable song than usual up for selection. know what i mean? the glaring exception IMO would probly be intergalactic as the lead single for HN, but that was predictably followed up by Body Movin. If a pop-oriented song is there to be pushed, that's what the label is gonna push, and DPNG is that song. (plus Santigold touts a well-established fan-base at this point to add to the mix as well)

also, while the beasties may have a bit more promotional clout with the label than alot of other artists by way of say, it's still the label's money being invested thus their final decision. especially as the record industry declines more and more, the label is going to be more and more strategic and frugal with what they choose and what they think is going to make stronger rounds.

Genius... no sarcasm. This is it exactly IMO. I don't like to editorialize, but the only song I would more quickly skip on this record is The Bill Harper Collection. I don't hate the original, but I don't really care for it. I don't hate the ML remix, but I really don't care for it either.

Honestly, I feel lucky to get more singles off of the album. (Technical Point here. Often people have interpreted "I feel lucky to get more singles off of the album" to mean "you should feel lucky to get more singles off of the album", but I am only speaking for myself here). They have put out LMCA, TMR, HALSFY, MSN, BBITC and now DPNGTICW as singles associated with this release. The other side of the coin is that it sucks that instead of getting to hear LBTF or SI toyed with for remixes I get remixes of the song I least enjoyed.

[cj hood]

Like clams with no tartar sauce = we got to take power from he

[Jiberish]

Like clams with no tartar sauce = we got to take power from he

Sure, sure I kind of agree. But, somebody else on these boards said it's their favorite line on the album because it's delivered with so much utter seriousness. I hadn't thought of it that way before. I kind of like the line when I think about it that way.

You're spending an awful amount of energy hating on this song. I think it's cool that it's so different an experimental. especially as their singles are concerned. It deviates from the you take 4 bars, I'll take 4 bars etc etc style the radio hits have used since 1992. And now we have two pretty bad ass remixes. Have you heard the z-trip one yet? it's nuts.

Try being happy that they have a 2nd single at all, and put some positive vibes out that it'll do well and they get to put out another single. Preferably one you enjoy.

[cj hood]

Its an A+ track except for the corny lyrics. If they knew they would release it as a single like all the genius' here say then they should have come correct with the lyrics. The rest of the record is solid...beats & rhymes!

[Jiberish]

Yeah, I disagree w/ the theory that they were trying to make a single from the get go on this song. But simply as a track on the album, I love it and think it's one of the more interesting tracks they have done. Even if the lyrics are kind of corny, but really they aren't that bad. aside from that tartar sauce line. :cool:

[dave790]

They have put out LMCA, TMR, HALSFY, MSN, BBITC and now DPNGTICW as singles associated with this release. The other side of the coin is that it sucks that instead of getting to hear LBTF or SI toyed with for remixes I get remixes of the song I least enjoyed.

I know 'singles associated with this release' has been quite carefully worded, but I am not in the least bit surprised they are putting out another single. I'd expect another after DPNGICW. Make Some Noise is the only 'proper' single that's been released. A few 7"s or 12"s don't really count in my mind. And... HALSFY?

[JoLovesMCA]

The only reason it surprises me as a single choice is because they usually like to play their singles live but even if they happened to play a show with Santigold I don't really see it working live. I really hope the next single is Say It or Here's a Little Something For Ya

I agree, that's why I said it was the perfect one for release right now. I'd hate to see one of their good live rap tunes get released with no band to back it up.... I am actually hoping they don't release anything after this one until they can be together again. We have the album, that's enough for me.

[bigfatlove06]

I am not in the least bit surprised they are putting out another single. I'd expect another after DPNGICW. Make Some Noise is the only 'proper' single that's been released. And... HALSFY?

I hope you are correct.

HALSFY... http://beastiemania.com/discog/show.php?r=halsfy12usrecstoreday

[dave790]

ah, suppose that counts!