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The album "Paul's Boutique" would be difficult to produce in today's world due to strict laws on fair use. It contains around 300 samples, making it one of the most sample-heavy albums ever. Before discussing this album, let's talk about their debut, "License Tale". The Beastie Boys, being white men in the rap genre, had to make their music appeal to a wide audience. They achieved this by making it relatable. Their song "Rhymin' and Stealin'" samples "I Fought the Law" by The Clash, reflecting their punk rock roots and showcasing their versatility. The sample also adds to their story of stealing gold and attracting girls. With today's laws regarding fair use, Paul's Boutique would be nearly impossible to produce. Containing an estimated 300 samples, this album is often considered to have the most samples on any album of all time. Before we can get into their sophomore album, let's start with their debut, License Tale. Given that the Beastie Boys were white men in rap who started with punk rock, they were in a weird spot demographic-wise. So they had to make their music appeal to as big an audience as possible, and they did so by making their music as relatable as possible. Their hit song Rhymin' and Stealin' samples I Fought the Law by The Clash. The Beastie Boys rap, I fought the law and I cold won, which refers to I fought the law and I won, as sung by The Clash. This sample reflects their punk rock roots and displays their versatility, while also progressing their story about stealing gold and getting girls.