One of the first rap/metal songs, I’m The Man was originally meant to be a collaboration between Beastie Boys and Anthrax.  However, because the two bands could never work out their schedules, Anthrax ended up just doing the song on their own, with Frank Bello, Charlie Benante, and Scott Ian tying to do their best Beastie Boy impersonation.  Even though the band viewed the song as just being a joke between friends, it went on to become one of Anthrax’s most unexpected hits.

Most listeners will recognize a sample of Sam Kinison as the source of the song’s primal screams.

Enjoy!