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1	Sure Shot Written-By – DJ Hurricane*, Caldato*	3:19
2	Tough Guy Performer [Hardcore Beats] – Amery SmithWritten-By – Smith*	0:57
3	B-boys Makin' With The Freak Freak	3:53
4	Bobo On The Corner Written-By – Bobo*, Nishita*	1:13
5	Root Down	3:32
6	Sabotage	2:58
7	Get It Together Rap [Featuring] – Q-TipWritten-By – J. Davis*	4:05
8	Sabrosa Written-By – Bobo*, Nishita*	3:29
9	The Update Written-By – Caldato*, Nishita*	3:15
10	Futterman's Rule Written-By – Nishita*	3:42
11	Alright Hear This	3:07
12	Eugene's Lament Violin – Eugene GoreWritten-By – Bobo*, Gore*, Nishita*	2:12
13	Flute Loop Written-By – Caldato*	1:54
14	Do It Rap [Featuring] – Biz MarkieWritten-By – Biz Markie, Hall*, Caldato*, Nishita*	3:16
15	Ricky's Theme Written-By – Bobo*, Nishita*	3:43
16	Heart Attack Man Performer [Hardcore Beats] – Amery SmithWritten-By – Smith*	2:15
17	The Scoop Written-By – Caldato*	3:36
18	Shambala Written-By – Bobo*, Nishita*	3:40
19	Bodhisattva Vow Written-By – Caldato*	3:08
20	Transitions Written-By – Nishita*	2:31

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Manufactured By – Optimal Media GmbH – AB61039
• Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – AB61039
• Distributed By – EMI
• Marketed By – EMI
• Recorded At – G-Son Studios
• Recorded At – Tin Pan Alley Studios
• Mixed At – G-Son Studios
• Mixed At – Tin Pan Alley Studios
• Mastered At – Future Disc

Credits

• Bass [Fender Jazz, Zelinger], Acoustic Bass [Uprights] – MC Adam Yauch*
• Design – Gibran Evans
• Drums [Trap Kits] – Mike D
• Engineer – Mario Caldato Jr.
• Engineer [Assistant] – Settley*
• Guitar – Adrock*
• Keyboards – Money Mark
• Legal [Sample Clearance, At My Forte] – Pat Shannahan
• Management – John Silva , "Old School Ron"*
• Mastered By – Tom Baker
• Painting [Inside Painting] – Alex Grey
• Percussion – Eric Bobo
• Photography By [All Other Photos] – Ari Marcopoulos
• Photography By [Cover] – Bruce Davidson
• Producer – Beastie Boys, Mario Caldato Jr.
• Written-By – Beastie Boys

Notes

Recorded and Mixed at G-Son Studios, with the parquet floor, Atwater Village, CA. and Tin Pan Alley, New York, N.Y. Sequenced at Bundy's Playhouse. Mastered at Futuredisc.

Inspiration provided by:

"Sure Shot": Contains a sample from "The Funny Sides Of Moms Mabley" recording courtesy of MCA Records Inc.; and embodies portions of the composition "Howlin' For Judy" (J. Steig) published by EMI Deshon Music Inc. (BMI), performed by Jeremy Steig, courtesy of Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.

"Root Down": Contains samples from "Root Down (and Get It)" (J. Smith) published by Jimmy's Music and performed by Jimmy Smith under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.

"Get It Together": Contains samples from "Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse" (E. McDaniels) published by Lonport Music (BMI), performed by Eugene McDaniels, courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation, by arrangement with Warner Special Products.

"The Update": Contains a sample from "Children Of The Earth Flames" performed by John Klemmer, courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.

"Flute Loop": Contains elements from "Flute Thing" (Al Kooper, published by Unichappell Music, Inc., Sea-Lark Entertainment and Six Continents Music (BMI). All rights administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. all rights reserved. Used by permission. "Flute Thing" performed by The Blues Project, under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.; and contains a sample from "Craps (After Hours)" performed by Richard Pryor, courtesy of Richard Pryor.

"Alright Hear This": Contains excerpts from "Graffiti Rock" performed by Michael Holman, courtesy of Michael Holman.

"The Scoop": Contains a sample from "Jacob's Ladder" (C. Walton Jr.) published by Vernita Music (BMI) and performed by Cedar Walton Jr., courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "Atma-Tomorrow" performed by Michael Urbaniak's Fusion, courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "I Know I Could Love You Better" performed by The Free Movement, courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "Tough" (J. Moore, L. Smith, R. Ford & R. Simmons) published by Neutral Gray Music, Original J.B. Music, Funkgroove Music & Rushgroove Music (ASCAP) and performed by Kurtis Blow, under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution.

"When two are served, you may begin to eat" - Gene Futterman.

℗ © 1994 Capitol Records, Inc.
Catalogue number (on spine/CD/booklet): 7243 8 28599 2 5
Catalogue numbers (on rear): 7243 8 28599 2 5 , UK: CDEST 2229
Made in Holland. Printed in Holland. Marketed and distributed by EMI.

Issued in a standard jewel case with sixteen page booklet.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Text): 7 24382 85992 5
• Mastering SID Code: ifpi L573
• Mould SID Code: IFPI 9709
• Matrix / Runout: 8285992 AB61039-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
• Label Code: LC1626
• Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
• Other (Distribution Code (I)): 070
• Other (Distribution Code (F)): PM 520

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
C2 7243 8 28599 2 5	Beastie Boys	Ill Communication ‎(CD, Album, EMI)	Capitol Records, Grand Royal	C2 7243 8 28599 2 5	US	1994
7 243 8 28599 1 8, EST 2229	Beastie Boys	Ill Communication ‎(2xLP, Album, Ltd, Num, Gat)	Capitol Records, Grand Royal	7 243 8 28599 1 8, EST 2229	UK	1994
7243 8 28599 2 5	Beastie Boys	Ill Communication ‎(CD, Album)	Capitol Records	7243 8 28599 2 5	Europe	1994
C4 7 2438307354 2	Beastie Boys	Ill Communication (Clean Version) ‎(Cass, Album, Gre)	Capitol Records	C4 7 2438307354 2	US	1994
CDP 528599	Beastie Boys	Ill Communication ‎(CD, Album)	Capitol Records, Grand Royal	CDP 528599	Canada	1994