Overview
- Mike D released Thank You on August 28, 2026, which is the first new music from any surviving Beastie Boy since Adam “MCA” Yauch died in 2012.
- Diamond made the record working closely with his sons Skyler and Davis and their backing band 5D after a COVID-era home studio rebuild reignited his creativity.
- Early reviews describe the album as emotionally grounded and musically adventurous, mixing drum-and-bass, electro-pop, rock and hip-hop while avoiding pastiche.
- Critics single out tracks such as “Switch Up,” “What We Got,” “Crypto,” and the title track “Thank You” for their range from jungle-driven chaos to tender acoustic reflection.
- The album marks a personal new chapter for Diamond after years of grief and producing others and could reopen his public musical life while keeping clear that this is a solo project, not a Beastie Boys reunion.