Sealed 2020 Gatefold Reissue On Clear Vinyl. "Licensed To Ill" Is The Debut Studio Album By American Hip Hop Group, Beastie Boys. It Was Released On November 15, 1986, By Def Jam Recordings, And Was Produced By Rick Rubin And Beastie Boys. The Album Was A Huge Commercial Success, Peaking At Number One On The Us Billboard 200 Chart And Becoming The First Rap Album To Reach That Position.

The Album's Most Popular Tracks Include "Fight For Your Right," "No Sleep Till Brooklyn," And "Brass Monkey," Which Were All Successful Singles.

However, The Album Also Faced Criticism For Its Lyrics, Which Were Considered To Be Sexist And Offensive. The Group Later Apologized For Some Of The Lyrics And For The Overall Tone Of The Album.

Despite The Controversy, "Licensed To Ill" Remains An Important Album In The History Of Hip Hop And Popular Music. It Helped To Bring Hip Hop Into The Mainstream And Paved The Way For The Beastie Boys' Future Success. The Album Has Also Been Certified Diamond By The Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA), Indicating Sales Of Over 10 Million Copies In The US.