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Bizarre Ride II: The Pharcyde

The Pharcyde

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Album Review

The cover shot of a Fat Albert-ized Pharcyde roller coasting their way into a funhouse makes perfect sense, as the L.A.-based quartet introduced listeners to an uproarious vision of earthy hip-hop informed by P-Funk silliness and an everybody-on-the-mic street-corner atmosphere that highlights the incredible rapping skills of each member. With multiple voices freestyling over hilarious story-songs like "Oh S**t," "Soul Flower," the dozens contest "Ya Mama," and even a half-serious driving-while-black critique named "Officer," Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde proved Daisy Age philosophy akin to De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest wasn't purely an East Coast phenomenon. Skits and interludes with live backing (usually just drums and piano) only enhance the freeform nature of the proceedings, and the group even succeeds when not reliant on humor, as proved by the excellent heartbreak tale "Passing Me By." The production, by J-Sw!ft and the group, is easily some of the tightest and most inventive of any hip-hop record of the era. Though Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde could have used a few more musical hooks to draw in listeners before they begin to appreciate the amazing rapping and gifted productions, the lack of compromise reveals far greater rewards down the line.

Customer Reviews

One of the best hip hop albums of all time

There is no way to give this album less than 5, so many instant classics, The Pharcyde incorperates what should be hip hop, with great beats, insane lyrics, and its hilarious lines it is unlike anyone else. Impossible to dislike, even if you aren't a fan of hip hop, anyone with good music taste can appreciate at least one song on this album.

This is Creative West Coast

This is one the most creative hip hop albums ever made and you have to think about something.These guyz are from the west coast and for them to make a album like this was a big deal Deathrow,Spice 1,Ice Cube is what define west coast Hip Hop at the time.If your a true Hip Hop fan enjoy this one from start to finish. Peace 2 The Hardcore

Legendary

A truly spectacular album by some of hip hop's most original artists. This is a must-have for any true music junkie.

Biography

Formed: 1990 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

An influential alternative rap quartet from South Central Los Angeles, the Pharcyde was formed by MCs/producers Tre "Slimkid" Hardson, Derrick "Fatlip" Stewart, Imani Wilcox, and Romye "Booty Brown" Robinson. Hardson, Wilcox, and Robinson were all dancers and choreographers who met on the L.A. underground club circuit in the late '80s, worked together for a while, and served a stint as dancers on In Living Color. Stewart, meanwhile, performed at local clubs and eventually hooked up with the others...
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