Money Mark was money before money was a popular expression. Moneys work as the keyboardist for the Beastie Boys has made him a highly regarded figure in the hip-hop world. Its always a shock when he puts out a solo album and it is so radically different from the live and album work he has done with the Beasties. That shock was even more apparent when his new album, Brand New By Tomorrow, was released through Jack Johnsons label Brushfire Records.
Money Mark is the man. Totally has his own thing goin' on. Haven't loved all of his solo releases, but a couple of them have remained in my regular listening rotation for years.
He's done a lot of touring with the Beasties, but the Ill Communication tour with the Boys playin' their instruments 2/3 of the night along with Bobo, DJ Hurricane and Mark, that was an incredible show/tour. Good times.
Zoetica
NEWSWIRE
Portola Valley, CA
FEB 26, 2007 06:00 AM