Being one of the most influential alternative hip-hop groups of the early 90's, The Pharcyde left an undeniable influence on the underground hip-hop scene. Imani, Slimkid3, Bootie Brown & Fatlip, along with producer J Swift, put together the album 'Bizzare Ryde II The Pharcyde', released in November 1992. The Album included their two renowned singles 'Drop' & 'Passin' Me By' which were instant underground classics. The group soon hooked up with, and i quote; 'The greatest hip-hop producer of all time', J Dilla. I'll have a few posts up of him down the track. The group is to this day regarded highly in the underground hip-hop scene.
Their influences from the zulu nation movement are evident in their recordings as the 'new jazz swing' is what kept their records alive. Once the word got out, they began their world tour with; A Tribe Called Quest & De La Soul, the artists heavily dominating the underground/alternative hip-hop scene at the time. These artists all contributed a lot to the style and it's following which is still evident to date.
The Pharcyde were real. Their contribution to hip-hop was undeniably significant. Not bad for four kids from South Central.
I'll leave you with the two singles that I mentioned.
Peace
'Drop'-The Pharcyde
'Passin' Me By'-The Pharcyde
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