They immediately began working on their first major recordings with Def Jam and Rubin at the healm. The band’s line-up now resembled what we know today: Michael Diamond (aka Mike D), Adam Yauch (aka MCA), and Adam Horovitz (aka Ad-Rock). 1985 offered a series of singles and touring/opening for major acts such as Madonna, Run DMC and LL Cool J. The quick success from this touring made way for their first major release… 
