Dec 2016
Channel: Beastie Boys Music Videos
Watch Beastie Boys music videos — the AltSounds archive
Step inside the world of Beastie Boys — a visual trip through decades of boundary-pushing music videos that shaped hip-hop, punk, and alternative culture. This channel gathers every essential clip so you can watch Beastie Boys music videos in one place, from their raw 80s DIY energy to their cinematic, self-directed masterpieces.
About this channel
- Curated selection: Every official Beastie Boys video from their major studio albums, hand-picked for fans.
- Visual history: A chronological look at how the trio evolved from skate-punk chaos to cultural icons.
- Fan-first experience: All videos in one continuous feed — no digging, no distractions.
Why watch Beastie Boys videos here?
Because few bands understood the power of visuals like the Beasties did. From the anarchic “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)” to the Spike Jonze-directed “Sabotage”, every video is a time capsule of creative rebellion, humor, and New York attitude.
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FAQs
Where can I watch Beastie Boys’ official music videos?
All of the official videos are available right here through our AltSounds embeds, as well as on the Beastie Boys’ official YouTube channel. This page is updated regularly with remasters and new uploads.
What are the most famous Beastie Boys videos?
“Sabotage,” “Intergalactic,” and “So What’cha Want” are their most celebrated — each one blending satire, street style, and wild visuals that redefined what a music video could be.
Do you include remixes or alternate edits?
Yes. When a remix has unique visuals — like the “Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Remix)” video — it’s included below.
How often is this channel updated?
We add new remasters, director’s cuts, and archival drops as soon as they’re made available through official sources.
Full list of Beastie Boys official music videos
Here’s the complete list of officially released Beastie Boys music videos to date, including alternate versions and notable remixes — with background details to help you explore their evolution from 1986 to 2011.
- (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!) (1986) — Directed by Ric Menello and Adam Dubin. A chaotic parody of teenage rebellion that became an MTV staple and launched the band into global fame.
- No Sleep Till Brooklyn (1987) — Directed by Ric Menello and Adam Dubin. A tongue-in-cheek rock spoof featuring Kerry King from Slayer and a wild barroom performance.
- She's Crafty (1987) — A lo-fi, VHS-style visual capturing the Beasties’ early blend of humor and funk-rock swagger.
- Shadrach (1989) — Directed by Adam Yauch under his pseudonym Nathaniel Hornblower. A vibrant, rotoscope-animated video that fuses graffiti art with hip-hop energy.
- Hey Ladies (1989) — Directed by Adam Bernstein. A disco-era spoof full of polyester suits and 70s attitude, perfectly matching the retro samples on *Paul’s Boutique*.
- Shake Your Rump (1989) — Directed by Adam Bernstein. A psychedelic, cut-up collage of color and movement — pure visual sampling in motion.
- Pass the Mic (1992) — Directed by Adam Yauch. Filmed with gritty, analog textures that matched their return to organic, live-instrument sound on *Check Your Head*.
- So What’cha Want (1992) — Directed by Nathaniel Hornblower. Shot in infrared, this video became iconic for its trippy, washed-out color palette and forest chaos.
- Gratitude (1992) — A homage to early 70s live footage, filmed on 16mm, showcasing the band’s instrumental chops and analog warmth.
- Sabotage (1994) — Directed by Spike Jonze. A legendary 70s cop-show parody that became one of MTV’s most beloved videos and a defining moment in alt culture.
- Sure Shot (1994) — Directed by Spike Jonze. Stylish, kinetic, and full of New York cool — featuring fisheye lenses and street-level swagger.
- Root Down (1995) — Directed by Adam Yauch. A high-octane, live-footage montage showcasing their onstage ferocity and funk-driven energy.
- Body Movin’ (1998) — Directed by Adam Yauch. A hilarious spy-film parody inspired by 60s cinema, full of stunts, fake mustaches, and chase scenes.
- Body Movin’ (Fatboy Slim Remix) (1998) — A remix version with alternate visuals that lean deeper into surreal humor and quick-cut absurdity.
- Intergalactic (1998) — Directed by Adam Yauch. A Japanese kaiju-inspired masterpiece featuring a giant robot rampage through Tokyo. One of the most recognizable videos of the 90s.
- Remote Control (1999) — An experimental short blending dystopian imagery with the group’s live energy, expanding on their *Hello Nasty* aesthetic.
- Alive (1999) — Directed by Adam Yauch. A celebration of street-level New York culture, filmed with a documentary-style edge.
- Triple Trouble (2004) — Directed by MCA. A playful tribute to *King Kong* featuring Sasquatch and old-school hip-hop flair.
- Ch-Check It Out (2004) — Directed by Nathaniel Hornblower. A surreal ride through the NYC subway system — part sci-fi, part Beastie chaos.
- An Open Letter to NYC (2004) — A love letter to their city after 9/11, using real New York footage layered with heartfelt lyrics.
- Make Some Noise (2011) — Directed by Adam Yauch. A star-studded short film titled *Fight for Your Right Revisited* featuring Will Ferrell, Jack Black, and Seth Rogen as older Beasties.
- Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win (feat. Santigold) (2011) — Directed by Spike Jonze. A full-blown action-figure epic with toy versions of the band fighting villains — equal parts satire and genius.
Tip: Save this page as your go-to Beastie Boys video archive. It’s continuously updated as remastered versions and unseen edits appear online.
