MCA’s Food-Savvy Spittin’
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
It’s been a few weeks since Adam Yauch–better known as MCA to Beastie Boys‘ fans–announced that he was seeking treatment for a cancerous parotid gland.
And while we were initially shocked by the health scare revelation, the occasion did prompt us to reflect on Yauch’s condition.
The parotid being the largest salivary gland, we can’t help but wonder if the rapper’s penchant for food-centric raps somehow contributed to the degenerative disorder (*mind you, we’re no scientists over here*).
Here’s just a sample of Yauch’s cleverest epicurean digs:
1) Finger Lickin’ Good – I’ll be in the paper, the news with Ernie Ernesto/They’ll even print my recipe for pasta with pesto/Now here’s another special of the day/You see I’ve got more spice than the Frugal Gourmet
(Video: YouTube)
2) Shake Your Rump – So like a pimp I’m pimpin’/I got a boat to eat shrimp in
(Video: YouTube)
3) No Sleep Till Brooklyn – Like a lemon to a lime, a lime to a lemon/I sip the def ale with all the fly women
(Video: YouTube)
4) Intergalactic – If you try to knock me you’ll get mocked/I’ll stir fry you in my wok
(Video: YouTube)
5) And, the doubly delicious So What’cha Want – But like a dream I’m flowing without no stopping/ sweeter than a cherry pie with Ready Whip topping; and, later – I’m as cool as a cucumber in a bowl of hot sauce/you’ve got the rhyme and reason but no cause
(Video: YouTube)
Here’s to a speedy recovery, Mr. Yauch.
Lord knows I can’t wait to hear what you’ve tasty rhymes you’ve cooked up for “Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 1“
- Warren
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