Flute Loop
Beastie Boys · Ill Communication [1994]
Off the tracks that I kick come on and give it up cause
I get funky like diaper rash and
You know I'm mad spunky and I'm makin' cash
I've got sex rhymes like Victoria's got secrets
To all you porn peepers who are trying to peep this
I'm like Al Goldstein I'm all about screwin'
Lead my team to sixty wins like my man Pat Ewing
Like gettin' shot out the barrel of a wave
Like a virgin POW on the peaks of A.K.
Like a sound that goes the depths of the soul
That's the feelin' that I make my goal.
A little wine with my dinner so I'm in my grape Ape
I feel like a winner when I make a mix tape
Cause, I get ill when I'm on the pause button
And I get my fill and you can't say nothin'
More soul on this train than Don Cornelious
I got the mad subwoofer pumpin' bass for your anus
Just gettin' on the mic at the monthly function
Wires hittin' switches connectin' at the junction
Pearlman's got beats and it ain't no secret
Dante found his shit but you know he freaked it
And so the story goes on and on
Down in S.D. 50 till early mornin'
Flute Loop
Flute Loop stands as a distinctive song in the Beastie Boys' expansive discography, appearing on their 1994 album Ill Communication. This recording captures the group's evolution from their early party-rap roots into a more complex, genre-blending sound. The track showcases the band's willingness to experiment with instrumentation, utilizing a prominent flute melody that contrasts with their signature hip-hop rhythms. Released during a period where the trio was refining their production techniques, the song reflects their deepening engagement with diverse musical textures. It remains a notable example of how the group integrated organic elements into their electronic-heavy framework, contributing to the rich sonic landscape that defined their mid-nineties output.