The Pharcyde – Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde

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Artist: The Pharcyde

Title: Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde

Year: 1992

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Tracklist

  • 1. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude) (0:36)
  • 2. Oh Shit (4:29)
  • 3. It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit) (1:26)
  • 4. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (5:03)
  • 5. I'm That Type Of Nigga (5:16)
  • 6. If I Were President (Skit) (1:01)
  • 7. Soul Flower - Remix (4:23)
  • 8. On The DL (4:27)
  • 9. Pack The Pipe (Interlude) (0:21)
  • 10. Officer (4:00)
  • 11. Ya Mama (4:20)
  • 12. Passin' Me By (5:03)
  • 13. Otha Fish (5:21)
  • 14. Quinton's On The Way (Skit) (2:09)
  • 15. Pack The Pipe (5:03)
  • 16. Return Of The B-Boy (3:33)

Review

Step into the colorful, lively universe of "Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde," where humor meets heart and the beats just don’t quit. Dropping on November 24, 1992, The Pharcyde put their splash of paint on the ‘90s hip-hop scene with this debut. They mixed playful banter and reflections on life with genius-level production work from J-Swift. The whole joint gives off this jazzy, energetic vibe, thanks to its layered drum tracks and basslines, kinda like a musical carnival ride through sound.

What makes The Pharcyde pretty rad is how they totally flipped the West Coast hip-hop script of the ‘90s. While others were spitting about life in the fast lane, these guys opted for some chuckles and good times with tracks like "Ya Mama" and "Officer," giving the LAPD a nudge without getting caught up in the drama. And even when things get deeper on tunes like "Passin' Me By" and "4 Better or 4 Worse," they've got this way of keeping it real without losing their signature wit.

The crew—Slimkid3, Fatlip, Imani, and Bootie Brown—brought their diverse personalities into the mix, and you can hear it in every track. Their influence rippled out through the West Coast scene, lighting fires in the hearts of underground legends like People Under the Stairs. Even years after it first sold moderate copies, "Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde" is not just known but celebrated. It’s no wonder the album went gold and left a lasting footprint with its mad mash of whimsical beats and personal insights, paving the way for future vibes. - Asher

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