Mike D Announces Solo Album Thank You for August 28 Release

Mike D, a founding member of the pioneering hip-hop group Beastie Boys, has announced his debut solo album, "Thank You," set for release on August 28. The project marks the first full-length album from any Beastie Boys member in 15 years, following the group's 2011 album "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two."

The album will be released under the name Mike D 5D, a reference to his live band which prominently features his sons, Skyler and Davis Diamond. The 13-track record includes the previously released singles "Switch Up" and "What We Got," alongside a new song, "True Colors," which was released with a visualizer on June 8. The full tracklist concludes with the title track, "Thank You."

In a statement, Mike D described the creative process as a joyful collaboration. "It's been so much fun making this music with people I love and I have grown to really appreciate in our collaboration," he said. He expressed a hope that the album provides fun for listeners, adding, "I'm releasing this music into a very strange and dark and power-fixated world that really devalues art and feelings and compassion and empathy and equality."

The album was recorded primarily at Diamond's home studio,...