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 The Pharcyde performing at The Village club in Dublin on March 17, 2006. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1991 – present |
| Label(s) | Delicious Vinyl, Chapter One |
| Associated acts | The Wascals |
| Website | www.thepharcyde.com |
| Members | |
| Imani Bootie Brown |
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| Former members | |
| Slimkid3 Fatlip DJ Mark Luv |
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The Pharcyde is an alternative rap group from the West coast of the United States. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Delicious Vinyl is an American Independent record label founded by Matt Dike and Michael Ross in 1987 and based in Los Angeles The Wascals (also known as Da Wascals and The Lil' Waskals was an American Hip hop group comprised of Bucwheed, Spit-Anky Alphie and St Imani (born EmanduImani Rashaan Wilcox) otherwise known as "Knumbskull #1" CitizenStrange masterdosier or "UNCLEIMANI" is a West Coast Bootie Brown (born Romye Robinson in 1970 is a West Coast rapper who was one of the four founding members of the innovative hip hop group The Slimkid3, (born Trevant Hardson in 1970) also known as "Slim Kid Tre" and "Tre Hardson" was one of the four original members of Los Fatlip (born Derrick Stewart) is a Los Angeles -born hip hop musician Alternative hip hop (also known as alternative rap) is a genre that is defined in greatly varying ways The group was formed in South Central Los Angeles (now South Los Angeles), where the group's members grew up. South Los Angeles, often abbreviated as South LA, is the official name for a large geographic and cultural portion lying to the southwest and southeast of downtown The original four members of the group are Imani (Emandu Wilcox), Slimkid3 (Tre Hardson), Bootie Brown (Romye Robinson) and Fatlip (Derrick Stewart). Imani (born EmanduImani Rashaan Wilcox) otherwise known as "Knumbskull #1" CitizenStrange masterdosier or "UNCLEIMANI" is a West Coast Slimkid3, (born Trevant Hardson in 1970) also known as "Slim Kid Tre" and "Tre Hardson" was one of the four original members of Los Bootie Brown (born Romye Robinson in 1970 is a West Coast rapper who was one of the four founding members of the innovative hip hop group The Fatlip (born Derrick Stewart) is a Los Angeles -born hip hop musician DJ Mark Luv was the group's first DJ, followed by innovative Los Angeles producer J-Swift and then the late J Dilla (formerly known as Jay Dee). J-Swift is an American music producer responsible for songs with groups on the Delicious Vinyl Label James Dewitt Yancey ( February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) better known by his stage name J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an The group is best known for the hit singles "Drop", "Passin' Me By" and "Runnin'", as well as their first album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. "Drop" is a single by Alternative hip-hop group The Pharcyde, released in 1995 as the first single for the group's second album Labcabincalifornia "Passin' Me By" is a song by California Alternative hip hop group The Pharcyde, released in March 1993 through Delicious Vinyl Runnin' is a song performed by The Pharcyde and produced by Jay Dee. Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is the debut album by Alternative hip hop group The Pharcyde, released on November 24 1992 through Delicious Vinyl Records
In 2008, Fatlip & Tre Hardson rejoined Imani & Bootie Brown for the Rock The Bells tour. No plans for a new album have been announced.
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History
1991–1996: Early Years
After a live performance of their song "Ya Mama" for Delicious Vinyl record executives, The Pharcyde signed a record deal with the label. Delicious Vinyl is an American Independent record label founded by Matt Dike and Michael Ross in 1987 and based in Los Angeles "Ya Mama" was released as their first single in 1991.
The foursome, with producer J-Swift, recorded their first album Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, released in November 1992. J-Swift is an American music producer responsible for songs with groups on the Delicious Vinyl Label Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is the debut album by Alternative hip hop group The Pharcyde, released on November 24 1992 through Delicious Vinyl Records The album was highly acclaimed, and became one of the most praised and influential alternative hip hop albums of the 1990s. Alternative hip hop (also known as alternative rap) is a genre that is defined in greatly varying ways Sales were moderate-to-good and the album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1996. Their second single "Passin' Me By"' became a minor Billboard hit, peaking at #52 on the Hot 100. The song was later featured in the hit movie Big Daddy and was also a crossover Modern Rock hit. Big Daddy is a 1999 American Comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Adam Sandler. Modern rock is a term commonly used to describe a Rock music format found on American commercial Radio. The song is now usually considered a golden-era staple and is the group's most well known song. The album featured only one guest MC, Bucwheed (known then as Buckwheat, formerly of the alternative hip hop group The Wascals) on the tracks "On The DL" and "I'm That Type of Nigga". Rashaan Jackson, (born 1973 better known as Bucwheed Buc Fifty or Buckwheat is an American rapper currently signed to Delicious Vinyl Records. The Wascals (also known as Da Wascals and The Lil' Waskals was an American Hip hop group comprised of Bucwheed, Spit-Anky Alphie and St
Problems between the group and producer J-Swift began during the recording of the debut. J-Swift left the group before completion of the album [which is why the final recording, "Otha Fish"', is produced by L. A. Jay and Slimkid3 and is the only song on the album not produced by J-Swift]. J-Swift started a crack habit, from which he is still trying to recover. Cocaine ( benzoylmethyl ecgonine) is a Crystalline Tropane Alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the Coca plant A documentary, 1 More Hit, was made about his attempts to recover from his addiction and to regain his music career. The documentary film 1 More Hit follows the life of hip hop producer J-Swift, formerly of The Pharcyde, from Homelessness and
After the Bizarre Ride album was released, the group began touring with A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, culminating with an appearance at the Lollapalooza show in 1994. A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip-hop group formed in 1988 De La Soul is a Grammy Award-winning hip hop group They are best known for their eclectic sampling and quirky surreal lyrics and their contributions to the evolution Lollapalooza is an American music festival featuring Alternative rock, hip hop, and Punk rock bands Dance and Comedy performances
In 1995, The Pharcyde released their second album, Labcabincalifornia. Labcabincalifornia is the second album by The Pharcyde, released in 1995 three years after their classic debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde The album received mixed reviews, due to a different musical direction from the light-hearted playfulness of their debut. The album included another big crossover hit, "Runnin'", peaking at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100. This single was later featured in the movie 8 Mile, as well as the More Music from 8 Mile soundtrack. 8 Mile is a 2002 American Drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture 8 Mile is the official music Soundtrack to the 2002 movie 8 Mile, starring Eminem Labcabincalifornia featured production from future super-producers Jay Dee and Diamond D. James Dewitt Yancey ( February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) better known by his stage name J Dilla or Jay Dee, was an Diamond D is a hip hop producer and MC from The Bronx, New York City and one of the founding members of legendary NY crew D Album sales this time around did not fare as well, the group was not able to reach Gold status again. A music video for the song "Drop" was directed by Spike Jonze. Spike Jonze (born Adam Spiegel October 22, 1969) is an American director of Music videos and commercials and an Academy
Problems grew between Fatlip and the other MCs after this album, resulting in his leaving the group. In a video interview with director Spike Jonze, featured on the bonus DVD from his solo album, Fatlip stated that he had started sniffing cocaine, the group tired of his actions and kicked him out. Cocaine ( benzoylmethyl ecgonine) is a Crystalline Tropane Alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the Coca plant In the documentary 'Cydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde', while the group is performing in shows they still offer their support to Fatlip, telling the crowd that if they support Fatlip on his solo career then they support The Pharcyde and vice versa.
1997–2000
The group was largely missing from the Hip Hop scene between 1997 and 1999. The three remaining members returned in 2000 with an EP titled Chapter One: Testing The Waters.
The group released a full studio album later in 2000 titled Plain Rap. Plain Rap is the 2000 3rd full-length LP by Los Angeles rap group The Pharcyde. The album had a luke-warm reception, critically and commercially.
Soon after the release, member Slimkid3, now going by his birth name of Tre Hardson, left the group to pursue a solo career. In 2002, he released his first solo album titled "Liberation".
In the music video for the song 'Trust' (featured on Plain Rap), the rest of the group's disdain for Fatlip's departure is evident as he is portrayed as a sad faced clown, being constantly attacked in the video. Tre Hardson's animated self is shown to transform into a phoenix that flies away at the end of his verse, which can be interpreted as more of an acceptance of his departure from the remaining two members.
2001–2004: Humboldt Beginnings
With only two members remaining, Bootie Brown and Imani continued with the group name and released an album in 2004, Humboldt Beginnings. See also 2004 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels Humboldt Beginnings is the fourth album by The Pharcyde, an alternative Hip Hop group The album received even less attention critically and commercially than their last effort. This album introduced Schmooche and Spaceboy Boogie X as new members and Spaceboy Boogie X as producer to the group.
The album was released on the group's own indie record label, Chapter One Entertainment.
Post-Pharcyde Projects
Though Humboldt Beginnings is thus far the last Pharcyde album, its members have since been keeping busy with various contributions and projects. Humboldt Beginnings is the fourth album by The Pharcyde, an alternative Hip Hop group A compilation of The Pharcyde was released in 2005, titled Sold My Soul: The Remix & Rarity Collection, featuring a number of remixes and rare songs. Sold My Soul The Remix & Rarity Collection is a compilation album released November 8 2005 by Los Angeles Hip hop group The Pharcyde. Former member Fatlip released his solo debut in 2005, titled The Loneliest Punk, and Tre Hardson's second full length solo album SLIMKID3's Cafe was released on 4th April, 2006. Events January 1 - In most of Europe copyright expired on a number of classic pop and rock-and-roll songs recorded in 1954 and earlier including The Loneliest Punk is former member of The Pharcyde, Fatlip 's first debut solo album
In 1998, Tre contributed vocals to Korn's song "Cameltosis" from their album Follow The Leader. Korn, occasionally typeset as KoЯn or KoRn, is an American Nu metal band from Bakersfield California, and is often credited with popularizing
In 2003, Bootie Brown and Imani were featured on the DJ Danger Mouse and Jemini the Gifted One Ghetto Pop Life album track "Medieval". Brian Joseph Burton, better known by his Stage name Danger Mouse, is an American artist and producer. Jemini the Gifted One (born Tommy Smith) better known as Jemini, is a Rapper from Brooklyn who has worked with DJ Danger Mouse, most Ghetto Pop Life is the debut album of producer Danger Mouse and Rapper Jemini.
In 2005, Bootie Brown featured on the Gorillaz track Dirty Harry. Gorillaz is a Virtual band created in 1998 by Damon Albarn of alternative rock band Blur, and Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the Comic This article is about the song by the Gorillaz. "Dirty Harry" is also a song by Adam & the Ants.
In 2006, Bootie Brown and Imani were featured on the Joi track "Cloud Nine". Joi Gilliam (born January 25, 1972) is an American R&B / Rock Singer, Record producer and Songwriter
In 2007, Fatlip featured on The Chemical Brothers track The Salmon Dance. The Chemical Brothers are an English Grammy Award winning Electronic music duo of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons (occasionally referred to as Chemical " The Salmon Dance " is a Hip hop / Big beat song by the English Electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers and is the 7th track on
In 2007, Fatlip and Tre Hardson appeared together on Clin d'oeil, an album by the Frenchhip-hop band Jazz Liberatorz. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
In late 2007, Tre toured with L. A. Latin-funk-hip hop band Ozomatli on their Winter Tour throughout the United States. Ozomatli is a multiethnic currently eight piece band (although they have had as many as ten members and as few as six playing primarily Latin hip hop and rock formed in
The Pharcyde and Souls of Mischief have collaborated together to form a group called Mighty Python and have since released a collaboration album titled Mighty Mighty Python. Souls of Mischief is an Alternative hip hop group from Oakland California, that is also part of the hip hop collective, Hieroglyphics. Recently production from the group has died down, but it was said by Imani in an interview that it is to be an ongoing project. [1]
Fatlip and Tre Hardson have since reunited to perform on 'The Over 30, Dirty Old Men Tour' [2].
Fatlip and Tre Hardson were featured in the song 'All I Want for Christmas (Is Somebody Else)' featuring St. Imey (formerly of The Wascals) and produced by J-Swift on Delicious Vinyl records. St Imey is an American rapper currently signed to Delicious Vinyl records The Wascals (also known as Da Wascals and The Lil' Waskals was an American Hip hop group comprised of Bucwheed, Spit-Anky Alphie and St J-Swift is an American music producer responsible for songs with groups on the Delicious Vinyl Label Delicious Vinyl is an American Independent record label founded by Matt Dike and Michael Ross in 1987 and based in Los Angeles
On Delicious Vinyl's official Youtube page, it is said that more music from Tre Hardson, Fatlip, J-Swift and St. Imey are expected to be released early 2008. It also calls these artists the label's 'Dream Team'.
On April 22, 2008 it was announced that The Pharcyde would be reuniting for the annual Rock the Bells Festival Series. The first performance is scheduled for Saturday, July 19 in Chicago. [3]
Discography
Albums
- Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
- Released: November 24, 1992
- Certification: Gold
- Billboard 200 chart position: 75
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: 23
- Singles: "Ya Mama"/"I'm That Type of Nigga"/"Soul Flower", "Passin' Me By", "Otha Fish", "4 Better of 4 Worse"/"Pack the Pipe"/"Return of the B-Boy"
- Labcabincalifornia
- Released: November 14, 1995
- Billboard 200 chart position: 37
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: 17
- Singles: "Runnin'", "Drop", "She Said"/"Somethin' That Means Somethin'"
- Plain Rap
- Released: November 7, 2000
- Billboard 200 chart position: 157
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: 67
- Singles: "Trust"
Compilations and EPs
- Cydeways: The Best of The Pharcyde
- Released: January 16, 2001
- Label: Rhino
- Instrumentals
- Released: September 13, 2005
- Label: Delicious Vinyl
- Sold My Soul: The Remix & Rarity Collection
- Released: November 8, 2005
- Label: Funky Chemist
Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | U.S. Dance | Album |
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| 1993 | "Passin' Me By" | 52 | 28 | 1 | 6 | Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde |
| 1993 | "Otha Fish" | 35 | Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde | |||
| 1995 | "Runnin'" | 55 | 35 | 5 | Labcabincalifornia | |
| 1996 | "Drop" | 93 | 73 | 5 | 4 | Labcabincalifornia |
| 1996 | "She Said" | 30 | 46 | Labcabincalifornia | ||
| 2000 | "Trust" | 15 | Plain Rap |
External links
- Chapter 1 Records/The Pharcyde's Web site
- The Pharcyde at MySpace
- The Pharcyde Fansite
- Delicious Vinyl Records/The Pharcyde's First 4 Albums
- Help Reunite The Pharcyde at MySpace
References
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