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"Hey Ladies"
Single by Beastie Boys
from the album Paul's Boutique
B-side"Shake Your Rump"
ReleasedJuly 25, 1989
Genre
Length3:47 (single)
14:28 (EP)
LabelCapitol
SongwritersBeastie Boys, Barbarella Bishop, Matt Dike, Ronald Ford, John King, Gaary Shider, Linda Shider, Michael Simpson, Larry Troutman, Roger Troutman[1]
ProducersBeastie Boys, Dust Brothers
Beastie Boys singles chronology
"Girls"
(1987) 		"Hey Ladies"
(1989) 		"Shadrach"
(1989)
Music video
"Hey Ladies" on YouTube

"Hey Ladies" is a song by American hip-hop group Beastie Boys, featured on their album Paul's Boutique. It was the album's only charting single, hitting No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also the first single in history to chart in the Top 20 of both the Billboard Hot Rap Singles and Modern Rock Tracks charts, hitting No. 10 on the former and No. 18 on the latter.[2]

Cash Box said, "This is extremely funky, and way catchy."[3]

The 12" record and CD versions of the single were released as an EP entitled Love American Style.

In the vein of Saturday Night Fever and the Dolemite series of blaxploitation films, a music video was made for the song.

The music video was directed by Adam Bernstein.[4]

Track listings

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7" single
  1. "Hey Ladies" – 3:54
  2. "Shake Your Rump" – 3:18
Love American Style EP
  1. "Hey Ladies" – 3:47
  2. "Shake Your Rump" – 3:19
  3. "33% God" – 3:40
  4. "Dis Yourself in '89 (Just Do It)" – 3:26

Charts

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Chart (1989) Peak
position
Australian Singles Chart[5] 141
Dutch Top 40 Tipparade Chart[6] 2
Dutch Singles Chart[7] 31
German Singles Chart[8] 43
New Zealand Singles Chart[9] 37
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 76
U.S. Billboard Hot 100[11] 36
U.S. Billboard Dance Singles Sales[12] 16
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play[12] 15
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Tracks[12] 10
U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[13] 18

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"Hey Ladies" is a hip hop song by the American group Beastie Boys, serving as the lead single from their second studio album, Paul's Boutique, released on July 25, 1989, by Capitol Records. Written and produced by the Beastie Boys alongside the Dust Brothers, the track is renowned for its dense layering of samples from funk and disco classics, including "Machine Gun" by the Commodores, "Jungle Boogie" by Kool & the Gang, "Shake Your Pants" by Cameo, "Hey DJ" by Malcolm McLaren, and "Party Time" by Kurtis Blow. The song's lyrics deliver a mix of humorous pickup lines, micro-stories, and absurd wordplay, exemplifying the ' irreverent and energetic style that evolved from their debut album . Clocking in at 3 minutes and 52 seconds, "Hey Ladies" peaked at number 36 on the chart, marking the only single from to achieve significant mainstream chart success, while also reaching number 10 on the Hot Rap Singles chart and number 15 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The accompanying music video, directed by and filmed in , adopts a retro aesthetic with the band members dressed in and afros, parodying tropes and emphasizing the song's funky, dance-oriented vibe. Though Paul's Boutique initially underperformed commercially upon release—debuting at number 42 on the —the album has since been hailed as a seminal work in hip hop, with "Hey Ladies" exemplifying its groundbreaking production techniques that influenced sampling practices in the genre for decades.

Background

Development

Following the massive commercial success of their 1986 debut album , which sold over 10 million copies and cemented their frat-boy rap persona, the Beastie Boys sought to evolve toward a more experimental and mature hip-hop sound, distancing themselves from the juvenile antics that had defined their early image. This shift was motivated by a desire to align more authentically with hip-hop's cultural roots and to reinvent their artistic identity beyond parodying party culture. In 1988, after relocating to Los Angeles and parting ways with Def Jam, the Beastie Boys initiated a collaboration with the production duo the Dust Brothers (Mike Simpson and John King), facilitated through mutual acquaintance Matt Dike of Delicious Vinyl. The Dust Brothers' innovative sample-heavy production on Tone Lōc's 1989 hit "Wild Thing"—which originated from beats they crafted for Delicious Vinyl artists—inspired the group to develop "Hey Ladies" as a dense, party-anthem track infused with satirical seduction themes, drawing on pre-existing instrumental beds to layer boastful, humorous lyrics. This approach allowed the Beastie Boys to experiment freely during the album's extended recording sessions that year. The song's writing credits are attributed to Beastie Boys members Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock), Michael Diamond (Mike D), and (MCA), alongside Barbarella Bishop, Matt Dike, Ronald Ford, John King, Gary Shider, Linda Shider, Michael Simpson, Larry Troutman, and , reflecting contributions from sampled sources and producers. Among the track's boastful lines, the reference to having "more hits than " draws inspiration from the Japanese legend's world-record 868 home runs (and over 2,700 hits), serving as a playful for the group's prolific output.

Album context

, the second studio album by the , was released on July 25, 1989, by . Following the massive commercial success of their debut album , which became the first rap record to top the in 1987, represented a bold artistic pivot toward dense, layered sampling and an eclectic approach to hip-hop production. This shift, spearheaded by producers the , incorporated hundreds of samples from diverse sources, creating a sonic collage that diverged from the more straightforward party-rap style of their earlier work. Despite high expectations from , the album initially underperformed commercially, peaking at No. 14 on the chart and achieving gold certification for approximately 500,000 units sold shortly after release—a sharp decline from Licensed to Ill's multi-platinum sales. As the album's , "Hey Ladies" was positioned to broaden its appeal, becoming the only track to chart and reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. The song's funky, upbeat energy, driven by its intricate sampling, helped introduce the album's innovative sound to a wider audience amid the label's minimal promotion. Thematically, "Hey Ladies" aligns with Paul's Boutique's playful and satirical exploration of American culture, including jabs at and excess, through its sample-heavy and boastful of seduction and bravado. This track exemplifies the album's overall style, blending humor and cultural references in a way that critiques societal obsessions while maintaining an irreverent, celebratory tone. Recording for took place primarily over 1988 and 1989 at Matt Dike's apartment in Hollywood and the in , where the and the experimented extensively with sampling techniques in a relaxed, improvisational environment.

Recording and production

Sampling techniques

The production of "Hey Ladies" relied on layering approximately 15 samples using early digital sampling technology, including the sampler, to create a pioneering dense technique in hip-hop that blended disparate elements into a cohesive instrumental track. The , responsible for the track's beat, sourced vinyl records from record stores, digitized the audio, and chopped and rearranged snippets to form a seamless, funky without relying on traditional live . This method exemplified their experimental approach, transforming obscure funk, rock, and fragments into a layered groove that influenced subsequent hip-hop production by emphasizing sample manipulation over straightforward loops. Key samples integrated into the track provided its rhythmic foundation and textural depth. The drum break and core rhythm derive from "Machine Gun" by the Commodores (1974), establishing a propulsive funk base. The titular "Hey ladies" vocal hook is lifted from Kurtis Blow's "Party Time" (1983), adding an early hip-hop call-and-response element. A glam-rock guitar riff comes from Sweet's "The Ballroom Blitz" (1973), injecting energetic flair during verses. Bass and funk motifs are drawn from James Brown's "Ain’t It Funky Now" (1969) and "Funky President (People It’s Bad)" (1974), contributing gritty low-end drive and exclamatory ad-libs like "funky!" Additional layers for groove and texture include the Bar-Kays' "Holy Ghost" (1978) for horn stabs, Cameo’s "Shake Your Pants" (1980) for guitar and synth accents, Kool & the Gang’s "Jungle Boogie" (1973) for percussive energy, and Roger’s "So Ruff, So Tuff" (1981) for bass fills. The extensive sampling in "Hey Ladies" and across presented significant technical and financial challenges, with the album's total sample clearance costs exceeding $250,000 due to the need to obtain permissions for over 100 sources in an era of lax but emerging legal standards. This high expense, borne largely by , highlighted the risks of the ' collage style and ultimately shaped industry norms by increasing scrutiny on sample usage in hip-hop.

Personnel

The vocals and lyrics for "Hey Ladies" were performed and written by the core members of : Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, Michael "" Diamond, and Adam "MCA" Yauch. The track was co-produced by alongside the , consisting of Matt Dike, Michael "Mike" Simpson, and John King. Engineering duties were handled primarily by , with assistance from Allen Abrahamson. Additional credits include sample clearances and contributions from original artists whose works were interpolated, such as via the ' "" and Kurtis Blow's "Party Time," though no live musicians performed on the track; all instrumentation was constructed from samples. The song runs for 3:52 on the album , recorded at studios in .

Composition

Lyrics

The lyrics of "Hey Ladies" are structured around three verses delivered collaboratively by the ' members, with contributions from , MCA, and in each, all underpinned by a repetitive chorus centered on the "Hey ladies" hook sampled from Kurtis Blow's "Party Time." This collaborative approach allows for a rapid-fire exchange of lines, creating a dynamic flow that mirrors the song's party energy. Thematically, the lyrics satirize seduction and party bravado through exaggerated macho posturing, poking fun at overconfident pursuits of romance with absurd scenarios and self-deprecating twists. For instance, lines like "I threw the lasso around the tallest one and dragged her to the crib" and "I'm telling her every lie that you know that I never did" highlight the humorous futility of such bravado, while pop culture nods add layers of irony, such as boasting "I've got more hits than ," referencing the Japanese baseball legend's record 868 home runs. The tone is distinctly humorous and self-aware, marking a shift in the Beastie Boys' hip-hop style toward clever over their earlier crude humor, as seen in puns like "Step inside the party, that's what we get you to do" and animal metaphors such as "Well, I'm MCA with the M.C.A. flow." This evolution reflects the group's maturation on , blending irreverent comedy with subtle social commentary on fame and celebrity excess through boastful yet mocking references to and cultural icons.

Music and arrangement

"Hey Ladies" is a hip-hop track infused with , , and rock elements, delivering an upbeat, danceable groove at a of 102 beats per minute in the key of . The song's overall sound evokes a 1970s -funk vibe reimagined for rap, driven by a prominent and layered percussion that create an infectious, party-ready energy. The arrangement opens with an intro centered on the "Hey ladies" hook superimposed over a funky drum break, immediately setting an energetic rhythmic foundation. Verses then layer additional samples to build intensity, emphasizing the track's rhythmic propulsion and maintaining a lively momentum throughout. A bridge introduces call-and-response interplay among the rappers, heightening the communal, interactive feel, while the outro gradually fades with repeating chorus elements to extend the groove's resonance. The track runs 3:52 in the full album version and 3:47 in the single edit, allowing its concise structure to loop seamlessly in dance settings. The Beastie Boys' playful, synchronized lyrical delivery complements the arrangement, syncing tightly with the beat to amplify the song's irreverent charm.

Release

Single formats

"Hey Ladies" was released on July 25, 1989, by as the lead single from Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique. The standard 7" vinyl single featured "Hey Ladies" on the A-side, running 3:54, backed by "Shake Your Rump" on the B-side at 3:18. The 12" vinyl and formats were issued as the EP, a four-track release that included "Hey Ladies" (3:47), "Shake Your Rump" (3:19), "33% God" by the (3:53), and the instrumental "Dis Yourself in '89 ()" (3:28).

Promotion and music video

The music video for "Hey Ladies" was released in 1989 for ' album , which was released on July 25 of that year. As the album's sole charting single, it was a key part of the album's promotion. This strategy aligned with the group's shift toward a more sophisticated image, emphasizing suits and motifs to signal maturity while retaining their irreverent humor. Directed by and released in 1989, the video has a runtime of 3:48 and serves as a comedic of culture, drawing inspiration from films like and blaxploitation classics such as . It depicts the in disco-era attire, including polyester suits and bell-bottoms, performing in a lively filled with disco balls, afro wigs, and a diverse array of dancers. The video's visual style is vibrant and satirical, featuring humorous with synchronized routines and exaggerated sequences that mirror the track's playful, flirtatious , such as the group's over-the-top attempts to charm clubgoers.

Commercial performance

Charts

"Hey Ladies" achieved moderate commercial success upon its release in , peaking on several U.S. and international charts and serving as the lead single from Beastie Boys' album . It marked the group's first significant chart entry following the album's launch, contrasting with the record's initial modest sales of approximately 500,000 units . The track did not receive any certifications, such as RIAA , during its run. The song's performance across key charts is summarized below:
ChartPeak PositionSource
U.S. 36Billboard
U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Singles10Wikiwand
U.S. 18Music VF
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play15Billboard
U.S. Billboard Dance Singles Sales16Billboard
Australian Singles (ARIA-equivalent, uncharted)141Bubbling Down Under
31Dutch Charts
Dutch Top 40 Tipparade2Top 40
German Singles (Official German Charts)43Official German Charts
37Charts NZ
UK Singles (OCC)76Music VF
The single remained on the for 12 weeks, representing the most notable chart longevity for any track from Paul's Boutique at the time.

Critical reception

Initial response

Upon its release in July 1989 as the lead single from Beastie Boys' album Paul's Boutique, "Hey Ladies" garnered favorable notices in music trade publications for its infectious groove and dancefloor energy. Cash Box described it as "extremely funky, and way catchy," underscoring its suitability as a lively party track that showcased the group's rhythmic flair. The accompanying music video, evoking 1970s disco aesthetics with the band in bell-bottoms and afros, received rotation on MTV, enhancing the single's exposure amid the network's growing influence on pop culture visibility. However, some contemporary critics viewed the track's dense layering of samples—drawing from funk, disco, and rock sources—as emblematic of Paul's Boutique's broader experimental approach, which contrasted with the more straightforward party rap of the group's 1986 debut Licensed to Ill. In terms of commercial context, the single peaked at No. 36 on the , reflecting modest performance compared to prior hits, but it supported Paul's Boutique's strong initial showing, peaking at No. 14 on the despite the album's unconventional production.

Retrospective reviews

Upon its 1999 reissue, Paul's Boutique received widespread acclaim for its groundbreaking use of sampling, with critics reassessing it as a pinnacle of hip-hop innovation that contrasted sharply with the initial perceptions of a commercial disappointment following the group's debut. In his 2006 book The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique, Dan LeRoy highlights "Hey Ladies" as a key example of how the track blends accessible, radio-friendly hooks with experimental sampling techniques to create a playful yet sophisticated fusion of funk and rap. Publications further solidified this reappraisal, with Rolling Stone ranking Paul's Boutique No. 156 on its 2003 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and No. 125 in the 2020 update, commending the album's dense production and noting "Hey Ladies" for its infectious, sample-driven funk that revitalized the Beastie Boys' image. Similarly, Pitchfork's 1999 review of the tenth-anniversary edition described the album as a "master class in how to flip samples," specifically praising "Hey Ladies" for its witty lyrical delivery over a meticulously layered beat that demonstrated sampling as a form of original composition. These views underscore the song's enduring influence in hip-hop scholarship, where experts contrast the early "" narrative—stemming from modest sales—with its lasting recognition for clever and rhythmic innovation that elevated sampling from mere to compositional artistry. A 2014 academic analysis in the Journal of the Society for American Music emphasizes how integrates diverse samples from white and Black artists alike, illustrating the ' role in expanding hip-hop's sonic palette beyond genre boundaries. In more recent retrospectives, "Hey Ladies" has been positioned as a career highlight, prominently featured in the 2020 documentary directed by , which traces the group's evolution and celebrates the track's video as a Blaxploitation-inspired homage that captured their maturing artistry. The accompanying Beastie Boys Music, released the same year, includes the song as a cornerstone of their catalog, affirming its status in ongoing reappraisals of their legacy.

Legacy

Cultural impact

The song "Hey Ladies" has permeated popular media through its samples and appearances in film and television. It was sampled in the track "Jump on Stage" from Girl Talk's 2010 mashup album All Day, where the ' vocals are layered over multiple other recordings to create a high-energy collage. The track also appears in the 2008 Baby Mama, underscoring comedic scenes with its funky rhythm. Additionally, lyrics from the song, such as "Hey ladies," have been quoted in episodes of , including Season 18, Episode 5 (""), evoking the song's playful tone in humorous contexts. As a hallmark of late-1980s and early-1990s hip-hop, "Hey Ladies" embodies the era's exuberant party culture, with its infectious groove and witty boasts capturing the spirit of urban nightlife and social gatherings. The track's upbeat samples from classics like the ' "" contributed to its role as an anthem for casual, celebratory vibes in hip-hop scenes. Its have been referenced in online memes and , often highlighting the song's humorous lines like "I've got more hits than " to poke fun at bravado or sports trivia. The accompanying , a parody of 1970s and aesthetics featuring polyester suits, platform shoes, and feathered fedoras, has influenced retro fashion trends, inspiring nostalgic revivals of '70s attire in contemporary . The video's homage to blaxploitation films, including direct nods to Rudy Ray Moore's Dolemite series and The Human Tornado,. On a broader level, "Hey Ladies" and its parent album Paul's Boutique aided the Beastie Boys' shift from their earlier frat-boy persona to one perceived as more innovative and culturally aware, demonstrating a sophisticated engagement with sampling and humor that broadened their appeal beyond initial stereotypes. This evolution underscored their lasting influence as boundary-pushers in pop culture. In 2024, to mark the 35th anniversary of Paul's Boutique, New York City designated "Beastie Boys Square" at the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington Streets in Manhattan, honoring the album's iconic cover and sampling locations.

Influence on hip-hop

"Hey Ladies," from the ' 1989 album , exemplified innovative multi-sample layering, incorporating over a dozen sources including , , and records to create a dense, funky groove that proved viable for mainstream hip-hop hits. This approach, produced by the , showcased how intricate sample collages could drive chart success, peaking at number 36 on the and influencing subsequent artists in sample-heavy production. The track's technique inspired acts like , whose 2000 album expanded on similar layered sampling across nearly 1,000 sources, crediting as a foundational influence in electronic and hip-hop crossover. Its release predated stricter sampling regulations, contributing to industry shifts; post-1990s lawsuits, such as the 1991 Grand Upright Music v. case involving , enforced mandatory clearances that curtailed such expansive uncleared use, making a high-water mark for creative freedom in sampling. The song elevated alternative hip-hop by blending punk-rock energy with experimental production, serving as a for sample-based albums that prioritized sonic innovation over straightforward beats. This impacted producers like , whose work on projects such as (2004) echoed the album's warped, eclectic sampling style, drawing direct inspiration from its crate-digging . The track's success encouraged a broader vinyl-digging culture in hip-hop, where producers scoured record stores for rare breaks, as detailed in breakdowns of the album's 105+ samples sourced from diverse genres. Within the Beastie Boys' legacy, "Hey Ladies" solidified their status as critical darlings in hip-hop, particularly as 's underground acclaim grew alongside their 1992 album , which built on its experimental foundation to restore commercial momentum. Following MCA ()'s death from cancer in 2012, tributes from artists including , , and Rage Against the Machine's amplified the group's enduring influence, emphasizing their role in bridging hip-hop with rock and . The song received renewed attention in the 2018 memoir Beastie Boys Book, where surviving members and reflected on its creation and cultural resonance, underscoring its place in the hip-hop canon alongside inclusions in lists like Pitchfork's 100 Best Rap Albums.

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