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

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. Music Referenced J Dilla Papa's Got a Brand New Bag by James Brown Funky Drummer by James Brown Cold Sweat by James Brown Sing a Simple Song by Sly and the Family Stone Main Squeeze by Quincy Jones Summer in the City by Quincy Jones Time to Change by Brady Bunch Hey Last Minute by The Meters Beale Street by Donald Byrd Honeysuckle Rose by Thelonious Monk Autumn Serenade by John Coltrane It's a New Day by Skull Snaps Jam On It by Newcleus Prince Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix I Wish by Skee-Lo Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boys Brass Monkey by Beastie Boys You Be Illin by Run DMC Walk This Way by Run DMC LL Cool J Debbie Harry Rapture by Blondie A Tribe Called Quest De La Soul Jurassic 5 Wu-Tang Clan E. 1999 Eternal by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 1st of tha Month by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Gimme Some More by Busta Rhymes Ms. Jackson by Outkast Hey Ya! by Outkast B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) by Outkast Humble Mumble by Outkast Kendrick Lamar Twista Rap God by Eminem Daydreaming by Harry Styles Ice-T N.W.A The Chronic by Dr. Dre Most Def Talib Kweli The Roots Parents Just Don't Understand by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Join us next week when we dive into If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle and Sebastian.