The Pharcyde's Impact on West Coast Hip-Hop
The Pharcyde, consisting of Bootie Brown, Imani, Fatlip, and Slimkid3, spent most of their time in 1991 at South Central Unit (SCU) studios in Inglewood, California, recording demos, writing lyrics, and socializing.
Inspiration struck around 5:00 p.m. when they would watch girls drive by, later becoming the concept for their song "Passin' Me By."
This track, featured on their debut album Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde (1992), borrowed elements from songs like Eddie Russ' "Hill Where the Lord Hides," Quincy Jones' version of "Summer in the City," and Weather Report's "125th Street Congress."
Producer J-Swift's combination of these elements proved to be a key to their longevity.
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Author's summary: The Pharcyde led West Coast hip-hop into a new era.