Even though the all-instrumental album from the Beastie Boys released earlier this year, The Mix-Up, wasn't exactly a supernova critically or commercially, the Boys aren't ready to leave the work behind just yet. The band is planning to cull together contributors to add vocals to The Mix-Up's songs. Who might be lending their pipes? MCA name drops M.I.A., Jarvis Cocker, and Lily Allen to Billboard. In addition, the Beastie Boys are eyeing a visual documentation of the album as well. Rather than a straight-ahead concert film, it would feature random footage band members have shot all around the world set to the length of the album.
Beasties look to further mix up The Mix-Up
Even though the all-instrumental album from the Beastie Boys released earlier this year, The Mix-Up, wasn't exactly a supernova critically or commercially, the Boys aren't ready to leave the work behind just yet. The band is planning to cull together contributors to add vocals to The Mix-Up's songs. Who might be lending their pipes? MCA name drops M.I.A., Jarvis Cocker, and Lily Allen to Billboard. In addition, the Beastie Boys are eyeing a visual documentation of the album as well. Rather than a straight-ahead concert film, it would feature random footage band members have shot all around the world set to the length of the album.
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