Discover the story of the song > Sabotage – Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys' first album, Licensed to Ill, was an instant hit when it was released in 1986. The group's second album, Paul's Boutique, was a commercial failure upon its release in 1989, but is now considered a rap classic. In 1992, the group released their third album, Check Your Head, which focused on funk and rock, rather than rap.

"Sabotage" is a song from the Beastie Boys' third album, Check Your Head. The song was written and produced by the band, and is considered one of their best songs. The song is about the Beastie Boys being criticized for abandoning rap music in favor of rock. The song was a commercial success, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.