One of Pitchfork's 'Top 100 Favorite Records Of The 90's' is now available again on deluxe red & blue double vinyl! 'Bizarre Ride II' is the debut album from The Pharcyde. Released in late 1992 by Delicious Vinyl, the album was hailed by critics and alternative rap fans and appeared in 'best albums' lists in several publications. Produced entirely by J-Swift with easily some of the tightest and most inventive beats of the era, 'Bizarre Ride' features only one guest appearance, provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Buckwheat (who would become known as Bucwheed from The Wascals). Released during the dominant Gangsta Rap era of the West Coast, the music was described as 'refreshing' due to its playful, light-hearted humor and lush, jazzy production. Along with albums like 'To Whom it May Concern' by Freestyle Fellowship, and 'I Wish My Brother George Was Here' by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, 'Bizarre Ride' helped establish a new alternative scene on the West Coast followed by artists such as Hieroglyphics, The Coup and Jurassic 5. The album featured four singles, all of which were accompanied by music videos. The group's debut single, 'Ya Mama,' originally released in 1991, was the song that landed the group their record deal, but it failed to reach any Billboard singles chart. Their first major exposure came with the release of the album's second single, 'Passing Me By.' The song became the group's biggest crossover hit and is now considered a classic. The album's third single, '4 Better or 4 Worse,' was released in mid-1993 and featured the stoner song 'Pack the Pipe and the throwback track 'Return of the B-Boy' as its b-side. The final single, the SlimKid solo track 'Otha Fish,' was released in late 1993.
No Description Available No Track Information Available Media Type: CD Artist: PHARCYDE Title: LABCABINCALIFORNIA Street Release Date: 03/20/2001 Domestic Genre: RAP/HIP HOP
One of Pitchfork's 'Top 100 Favorite Records Of The 90's' is now available again on deluxe red & blue double vinyl! 'Bizarre Ride II' is the debut album from The Pharcyde. Released in late 1992 by Delicious Vinyl, the album was hailed by critics and alternative rap fans and appeared in 'best albums' lists in several publications. Produced entirely by J-Swift with easily some of the tightest and most inventive beats of the era, 'Bizarre Ride' features only one guest appearance, provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Buckwheat (who would become known as Bucwheed from The Wascals). Released during the dominant Gangsta Rap era of the West Coast, the music was described as 'refreshing' due to its playful, light-hearted humor and lush, jazzy production. Along with albums like 'To Whom it May Concern' by Freestyle Fellowship, and 'I Wish My Brother George Was Here' by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, 'Bizarre Ride' helped establish a new alternative scene on the West Coast followed by artists such as Hieroglyphics, The Coup and Jurassic 5. The album featured four singles, all of which were accompanied by music videos. The group's debut single, 'Ya Mama,' originally released in 1991, was the song that landed the group their record deal, but it failed to reach any Billboard singles chart. Their first major exposure came with the release of the album's second single, 'Passing Me By.' The song became the group's biggest crossover hit and is now considered a classic. The album's third single, '4 Better or 4 Worse,' was released in mid-1993 and featured the stoner song 'Pack the Pipe and the throwback track 'Return of the B-Boy' as its b-side. The final single, the SlimKid solo track 'Otha Fish,' was released in late 1993.
One of Pitchfork's 'Top 100 Favorite Records Of The 90's' is now available again on deluxe red & blue double vinyl! 'Bizarre Ride II' is the debut album from The Pharcyde. Released in late 1992 by Delicious Vinyl, the album was hailed by critics and alternative rap fans and appeared in 'best albums' lists in several publications. Produced entirely by J-Swift with easily some of the tightest and most inventive beats of the era, 'Bizarre Ride' features only one guest appearance, provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Buckwheat (who would become known as Bucwheed from The Wascals). Released during the dominant Gangsta Rap era of the West Coast, the music was described as 'refreshing' due to its playful, light-hearted humor and lush, jazzy production. Along with albums like 'To Whom it May Concern' by Freestyle Fellowship, and 'I Wish My Brother George Was Here' by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, 'Bizarre Ride' helped establish a new alternative scene on the West Coast followed by artists such as Hieroglyphics, The Coup and Jurassic 5. The album featured four singles, all of which were accompanied by music videos. The group's debut single, 'Ya Mama,' originally released in 1991, was the song that landed the group their record deal, but it failed to reach any Billboard singles chart. Their first major exposure came with the release of the album's second single, 'Passing Me By.' The song became the group's biggest crossover hit and is now considered a classic. The album's third single, '4 Better or 4 Worse,' was released in mid-1993 and featured the stoner song 'Pack the Pipe and the throwback track 'Return of the B-Boy' as its b-side. The final single, the SlimKid solo track 'Otha Fish,' was released in late 1993.
No bones about it, The Pharcyde is one of the most innovative groups in the storied history of Hip Hop. In addition to dropping classic albums during the 90s, they took the time and effort to assemble some of the most creative remixes and B-sides of anyone in the game. Unlike most acts, they actually went the extra mile, because in part they loved making music. We’re talking about re-recording vocals (even singing some them) and reworking entire beats. No throw away, pick up and dust off bulls**t here. Traffic Entertainment has compiled these cuts for “Sold My Soul”, the collection of Pharcyde remixes and rarities. Many of these songs have never before appeared on CD. This album features multiple remixes of all the hits and more with some tracks so rare they were previously available only on 12” singles in foreign territories. Producers include big dogs such as Jay Dee, Kenny Dope, Da Beatminerz, J-Swift, Matt Dike, L.A. Jay, and Mike Caren. This double disc collection has 25 tracks of incredible and seldom heard Pharcyde material packaged with classic era images from 1995 photo shoot by Ricardo Martin. And at this price point you won’t have to sell your soul to pick it up.
Plain Rap Music Artist : Pharcyde Music Label : Edel America Release Date : 2000-11-07 Artistopia's Price :$16.98
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These west coast pioneers remain one of hip-hop's most respected groups. With the single 'Trust' and 'Network' (feat. Black Thought of The Roots), the 2000 release of 'Plain Rap' promises to continue in that well known Pharcyde tradition; real beats, real lyrics, real hip hop. standard jewel case housed in a slipcase.
