This is Track #7 on Paul’s Boutique, released July 25, 1989 on Capitol Records. Beastie Boys & Dust Brothers share writing and production credits. Engineered by Mario Caldato, Jr. and assisted by Allen Abrahamson, “3-Minute Rule” was recorded at Mario G’s and mixed at Record Plant.

Samples include:

• “Brave & Strong“ by Sly & the Family Stone from the album, There’s a Riot Goin’ On (1971)

• “Feel Good“ by Fancy from the album, Wild Thing (1974)

• A live ping-pong game