An Open Letter To NYC

Beastie Boys

from To The 5 Boroughs (2004)

90 BPM ·4:18 ·1 playlist

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About This Track

The Beastie Boys' "An Open Letter To NYC" samples both "Sonic Reducer" by Dead Boys and "N.Y. State of Mind Pt. II" by Nas, weaving together punk rock energy with east coast hip hop swagger to celebrate the city's diversity. As the track peaks within this playlist, the full-throttle groove reinforces the melting pot effect that is, according to SPD, a big element of New York’s greatness.

Why It Works for Running

At the high point of an easy run, the groove you can't fight might actually make you want to fight it, but that's a good thing: the distraction of holding back can make a familiar route feel new again, like cross-training without the impact.

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east coast hip hop · 102 BPM · 17 tracks