The Pharcyde, pronounced "Far Side," emerged from South Central Los Angeles in 1989, quickly establishing themselves as pioneers of the alternative hip-hop scene. The group's foundational lineup featured Imani (Emandu Wilcox), Slimkid3 (Trevant Hardson), Bootie Brown (Romye Robinson), and Fatlip (Derrick Stewart). Their early DJ was Mark Luv, later succeeded by the influential producers J-Swift and J Dilla.
The Pharcyde gained widespread recognition for their seminal debut album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, and its iconic singles, including "Drop," "Passin' Me By," and "Runnin'." These tracks showcased the group's unique blend of introspective lyrics, jazz-infused beats, and often humorous storytelling, setting them apart in the hip-hop landscape.
Style over time
Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album
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The Pharcyde members
Current members: SLIMKID3, Imani, Fatlip, Mr. Choc, John Barnes III
Former members: Bootie Brown
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On the radio
Stations that played The Pharcyde in the last 30 days
- 58×
West Coast – G-Funk & Hip-Hop
United States · Hip Hop - 26×
senshiphop
United States · East Coast Hip Hop - 23×
Radio ACID - Everything Chill.
United States · Rock - 22×
Munich Vinyl Radio
Germany · Electronic - 21×
LITT Native Rhymes
United States · Rock - 18×
Sensimedia Hip-Hop Radio
United States · East Coast Hip Hop - 9×
Guarida Hip Hop
Colombia · East Coast Hip Hop - 9×
StarBox RnB
United Arab Emirates · Hip Hop - 8×
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Canada · Hip Hop - 8×
Superfly HipHop
Germany · Hip Hop - 8×
WPIR Pratt Radio
United States · Rock - 8×
CoastFunk Radio
United States · West Coast Hip Hop
