Here's something to remind you of the rawness, edge and fun personality that early recorded Hip Hop music is known for. In '86, The Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin are the definition of ill in their approach of blending Rock, Funk, Latin and more to achieve their hard-hitting sound. After listening to "Licensed To Ill", you'll understand why the word ill is so aspirational in Hip Hop. The Def Jam debut of the Beastie's is one of the best examples of what it sounds to have a ball while being utterly sick on the beats and rhymes.