Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde by The Pharcyde (#482)

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May 13, 2025 • 89 mins

Dan and Carl ride the rollercoaster that is Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, the kaleidoscopic debut from L.A.’s most eccentric hip-hop quartet. Between hilarious skits, jazz-laced beats, and outlandish rhymes, the duo dives into a '90s rap record that defied the gangsta template of its era. Along the way, they unpack the group's roots in dance, Jay Swift’s genius production, and why this album still slaps decades later.

Key Points

- Released in 1992, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde features 16 tracks and runs just under an hour, including several skits that blur the line between comedy and chaos.
- Imani, Slimkid3, Bootie Brown, and Fatlip formed initially as dancers before emerging as one of hip-hop’s most playful and unpredictable crews.
- Producer Jay Swift helped shape their jazzy, left-field sound, contrasting sharply with the prevailing gangsta rap of the era.

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