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In 3's

First Appearance: Check Your Head LP, 21 April 1992
Written by: Beastie Boys and Mark Nishita
Performed by: Adam Yauch (bass), Michael Diamond (drums), Adam Horovitz (guitar), Mark Nishita (D6, Clav, Organ, Wurlitzer), Arturo (Ture) Oliva (bata', shakeree)
Production Notes: Engineered by Mario Caldato, produced by Beastie Boys and Mario Caldato. Recorded and mixed at G-Son Studios, Atwater Village, CA. Sequenced at PCP Labs.

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Commentary

Press

"[This] surreal instrumental has a Brand New Heavies/Soul II Soul vibe that is very inviting" - The Source, 1992

"...soaked in Seventies funk" - Rolling Stone, 1992

"...a revved-up, stupid funky instrumental" - Rapsheet, 1992

"...dirty wah-wah funk..." - Boston Herald, August 1998

Released Versions:

3's What'cha Want (In 3's x So What'cha Want)
In 3's
In 3's (Live)

Live Versions:

Performed in 77 known Concerts.

First known Performance:
17-May-1992 : Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States

Last known Performance:
26-Sep-2007 : Riveria Theatre, Chicago, IL, United States