The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II
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 entirerly 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 Hip Hop single. 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.
TRACK LISTING
1. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude) 0:44
2. Oh Shit 4:22
3. It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit) 1:26
4. 4 Better Or 4 Worse 5:05
5. I'm That Type Of Nigga 5:15
6. If I Were President (Skit) 1:01
7. Soul Flower (Remix) 4:23
8. On The DL 4:28
9. Pack The Pipe (Interlude) 0:21
10. Officer 4:00
11. Ya Mama 4:21
12. Passing Me By 5:03
13. Return Of The B-Boy 3:39
14. Quinton's On The Way (Skit) 2:10
15. Pack The Pipe 5:04
D16. Otha Fish 5:22
PRODUCT DETAILS
Artist: The Pharcyde
Label: Concord
Condition: New
Genre: Hip-Hop
Format: Vinyl LP
Cat Number: 7202908
Released: 8th February 2018
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 entirerly 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 Hip Hop single. 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.
TRACK LISTING
1. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude) 0:44
2. Oh Shit 4:22
3. It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit) 1:26
4. 4 Better Or 4 Worse 5:05
5. I'm That Type Of Nigga 5:15
6. If I Were President (Skit) 1:01
7. Soul Flower (Remix) 4:23
8. On The DL 4:28
9. Pack The Pipe (Interlude) 0:21
10. Officer 4:00
11. Ya Mama 4:21
12. Passing Me By 5:03
13. Return Of The B-Boy 3:39
14. Quinton's On The Way (Skit) 2:10
15. Pack The Pipe 5:04
D16. Otha Fish 5:22
PRODUCT DETAILS
Artist: The Pharcyde
Label: Concord
Condition: New
Genre: Hip-Hop
Format: Vinyl LP
Cat Number: 7202908
Released: 8th February 2018