Studio Album · No. 2
Paul's Boutique Songwriting Credits by Beastie Boys
Produced by Beastie Boys, Dust Brothers, Mario Caldato Jr. · Engineered by Mario Caldato Jr., Allen Abrahamson
Capitol
Hip HopSampledelia
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Beastie Boys carries a lyricist or composer credit.
15 trackswritten by Beastie Boys
0 tracksoutside writers
Beastie Boys's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
6
Lyricists
3
Producers
1989
Released
Data Insight
Every one of the fifteen tracks names the three members and the three Dust Brothers, six people on every song. It is the most crowded credit sheet in the catalogue and the most consistent.
Paul's Boutique came out on Capitol in July 1989, built almost entirely from samples with the Dust Brothers.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
To All the Girls
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 2 |
Shake Your Rump
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 3 |
Johnny Ryall
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 4 |
Egg Man
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 5 |
High Plains Drifter
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 6 |
The Sounds of Science
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 7 |
3-Minute Rule
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 8 |
Hey Ladies
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 9 |
5-Piece Chicken Dinner
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 10 |
Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 11 |
Car Thief
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 12 |
What Comes Around
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 13 |
Shadrach
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 14 |
Ask for Janice
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
| 15 |
B-Boy Bouillabaisse * Some releases separate the nine sections of the B-Boy Bouillabaisse suite: ** a. 59 Chrystie Street (0:57) ** b. Get on the Mic (1:14) ** c. Stop That Train (1:59) ** d. A Year and a Day (2:22) ** e. Hello Brooklyn (1:32) ** f. Dropping Names (1:03) ** g. Lay It on Me (0:54) ** h. Mike on the Mic (0:48) ** i. A.W.O.L. (1:46)
|
Mike DAd-RockMCADust BrothersMichael SimpsonMatt Dike | Michael Louis DiamondAdam Keefe HorovitzAdam Nathaniel YauchDust BrothersMike SimpsonMatt Dike | Beastie BoysDust BrothersMario Caldato Jr. | Beastie Boys (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors
DB
Dust Brothers
Writer · Producer
A
Ad-Rock
Writer
AK
Adam Keefe Horovitz
Writer
AN
Adam Nathaniel Yauch
Writer
MD
Matt Dike
Writer
M
MCA
Writer
ML
Michael Louis Diamond
Writer
MS
Michael Simpson
Writer
MD
Mike D
Writer
MS
Mike Simpson
Writer
BB
Beastie Boys
Producer · Performer
MC
Mario Caldato Jr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Paul's Boutique
Who wrote Paul's Boutique?
The three members with the Dust Brothers, Michael Simpson and Matt Dike, all six credited on all fifteen tracks.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "Hey Ladies" and "Shadrach" both missed the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
The Beastie Boys with the Dust Brothers and Mario Caldato Jr.
Who engineered it?
Mario Caldato Jr., with Allen Abrahamson assisting.
Why is it famous?
It is built from hundreds of samples layered together, a method that copyright clearance made impossible to repeat.
How long is the album?
53:03 across fifteen tracks.