Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde

The music sounds exactly how the cover looks. It's great, just plain fun and silliness, yeah it's a little corny, but who cares when you're having fun? It at least takes the time to be interesting and corny, which is way more than I can say for many other albums on this list. Riding a rollercoaster into a vulva-shaped theme park. Rolling down the street, sipping on gin and juice, listening to Oh Shit. I've been a casual Pharcyde listener for a while now but I didn't realize they invented this entire genre. I can hear this behind Del the Funky Homosapien, obviously Hieroglyphics, Jurassic 5, been listening to this sound since high school and I didn't know it was "alternative" I genuinely thought this sound was a big thing. Like, how many times has Passing Me By been sampled?? Five stars because this is interesting, talented, unique, zeitgeist-setting. I hope the author had the sense to only put one album of this genre on the list cause the next one I see isn't getting 5 stars even if it's Del. Sick of this guy who thinks one band deserves >5 albums on this list and doesn't include anything by Fairouz. Girl there are other parts of the world than the US and UK. My favourite part is when when they pass the mic to everyone they know

Straight up fun

A good time. Nice samples, good jazzy old school rap vibes.

(32 known/66 new)

Nice rhymes and old school beats.

Nope.

This absolutely kicks ass. I’ve been meaning to get around to this one for years, I’ve been told it’s great and I’d dig it, and the people were RIGHT. It’s just a really fun, catchy rap album, with super funny and creative lyrics and chilled-out jazz vibes for the beats! Definitely going to keep this one downloaded and on my listening rotation. Refreshing to hear something this good about what feels like a pretty weak month for this project. Even the skits are okay here!!

yeah good 90s Hip Hop Album i guess

Moments of the Pharcyde I like, but overall very samey accross the board and yet another Hip Hop album falling prey to doing too little with too much runtime.

Lots of fun.

this era of hip hop had to have been the maximum amount of fun a group could have: the Pharcyde, Tribe, de la Soul, etc. you can hear how much fun everyone is having in the music

Well I don’t know. It was different than what I had expected and I am somewhat at a loss of words. I feel like it was all over the place and I can’t totally pin point what was going on.

Reading about this before listening did not give me much hope of liking it - "filled with skits" etc, for me the worst part of any hiphop album - but i'll admit the music and rapping on this was generally way better than I'd hoped for. The silliness is pervasive for sure but the best of it gives a strong P-Funk vibe. Good organic music throughout. Some of it is just downright idiotic of course so I'm not likely to give it a front to back listen again but I'd definitely put some of these on a playlist or just create one that deletes the skits. (also the skits just make the album feel way longer than it already is) fave cut: "Otha Fish" 5/10 3 stars.

It has its moments, a few good songs here but some of it is trying to hard to be funny and fails. 2.5/5

I love the boom bap beats here and the jazzy stuff is well up my street - this has clearly had a big influence on jazz rap and abstract hip hop that i enjoy from the 2010s onwards. Shame that some of the lyrics put me off (Oh Shit especially) but a super fun record.

Vibes

when this album is at it's best, it's pretty great. the production is fun and the performances are engaging. for me, this one is solidly in the 'good, not great' camp. it's a fun listen, but never gets to the level of an all-timer.

Wanted to like this more than I did. Just got too repetitive. 3

Really good and stood the test of time. 3.85

Not exactly for me in terms of subject matter. The style was fine. Will not listen again.

Good toons and a good beat. Some amusing rhymes (Ya Mama) but mostly the lyrics resonate a standard hip-hop victimised persecution complex which I hate. Hadn't heard of them before but I assume they probably got gunned down somewhere a few years later

It's just a lot of fun, quite frankly.

i've heard my share of jazz hip hop albums, but this one is probably the truest definition of that. pumping beatflips paired with piano riffs and big band influences. this album is goofy and creative with how it's written, all the members of the quartet relay off each other like an improv comedy routine. in an era of hip hop where a lot of hardcore albums filled the airwaves and record shops, this album steers itself in the opposite direction, and i love it. imagine a tribe called quest, but a lot less... "hipster".

A work of bugged-out bonkers, peurile party genius.

The beats are groovy and fun, the vocal delivery is interesting and keeps interest, but the lyrics are far from my favorite. I’m That Type of N***a has a call and response format that reminds me of campfire songs (Roll call, etc). Very cool old-school hip hop track filled with boast and swagger. Passin’ Me By is a top tier classic hip hop song.

A great laid back summery listen - especially in the car - with loose jazzy vibes and great rapping. Would be a 5 were it not for the lyrics which at times were a bit uncomfortable at times for a square white middleaged man. Not one to sing along with the kids.

Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde I do like The Pharcyde, they are brilliantly skilled rappers and their jazzy post-golden age beats and samples are great. The live drum sound on this is also fantastic and the whole thing sounds superb. Despite that I’ve always felt they aren’t quite at the same level as some of their peers from just before and just after. While bands like ATCQ, DLS, Digable Planets, The Roots and J5 combine thoughtfulness with playfulness and humour, The Pharcyde, for me, too frequently overdo the sex-obssesed humour, and on repeat listens, lyrically it can be a bit trying - while musically brilliant some of their songs do have the tenor of skit tracks. When they do steer away from that they produce some absolute classics, like On the DL and Passin’ Me By, with great hooks, beats and samples. They are, of course, a great band and this is their best album, but through listening on repeat that lyrical overindulgence puts it a notch below things like 3 Feet High & Rising, Tribes first two albums or the JBs album the other week, which puts it at a solidly excellent 4. 🎢🎢🎢🎢 Playlist submission: Passin’ Me By

It's one of those rare hip hop albums where pretty much every song is a banger. The samples are varied but consistent and drawing from jazz gives this all a free and breezy feel. It's got great raps great back and forth, a great feel.

Never heard of these guys before but this sounds like 90s hip hop distilled down to its essence, poorly aged lyrics and all. Would listen again.

This had some good beats and pretty good vocals/rapping. It was super goofy too but by the end I was getting kinda sick of it.

okay. not my favorite.

:(

4 - fun hip hop jazz infused album

great album, no bad songs, such a vibe

all i had really listened to before now was passin me by, but theres a lot more here that rocks! rlly liked pack the pipe and otha fish

Too old school hip hop for me

Good but nothing super stands out

Hip pop

It's cool. 2nd track is my favourite

I like this old hiphop stuff

Great jazzy album

Boppin'! Loved the energy, beats, humour, and flow.

2.81

Думал поставить 2 балла, но, в конце концов, рэпчина прикольный. Заводной. Разорвать вагину кулаком -- это, конечно, мощно.

Solid bit of fun.

This was super fun. I've never heard of these guys before and I love how irreverent they are.

Surprisingly good - some real bangers - good production and beats for '92. Just had Fear of a Black Planet (Public Enemy) from '90 a couple days ago and this feels like night and day better - fuller sound, more complete tracks, just more fun in general. Enough stuff to listen to that if it's on, I'd usually be good to leave it on.

We’ve had the first week of proper sun where I’m living and this album couldn’t have come at a better time. The type of classic hip hop I love, listened to with a beer or two in the sun. Perfect.

Uff, was ein anstrengendes Hip Hop Album. 2 Sterne

Wollte schön das aktuelle Album bei der Gartenarbeit hören. Hat mir den Abend versaut. Ganz knapp an 1 Stern vorbei. Drecksmusik mit Dreckstexten

Another album I know all too well. I bought the vinyl when it came out, and have probably listened to it hundreds of times since then. It's an absolute classic, no weak tracks. It really was a peak period for creativity in hip-hop and rap. One of the easiest 5 stars I've given so far. I'm probably in a minority but I think Labcabincalifornia is also a classic, even though it's panned by critics!

I was head bobbin through much of it, then I started really paying attention to what they were saying. Your mom jokes and shock factor impress me less now. Still kept listening though

Goofy with some great beats. Not all of the songs/lyrics aged great, but a welcome change from 90's gangsta rap.

Rap, Hip-Hop, eigentlich ganz nett zum anhören.

Definitely a weird one. Not sure how I feel about it.

The sunshine is out and I'm boppin along getting my tummy ticked by these old skool beats. Great stuff

Bit dated but still enjoyable

Remember this album it was kinda an oldschool album which felt out of place in the growing gangster west side type stuff. Still some great samples beats and lyrics. Clever wordplay it was a quality album if maybe a little late for the times.

Refreshing counter to the hardcore gangsta predominance of it's time. Mostly great, occasionally less so, sometimes hilarious.

Quality beats. Enjoyable hip hop.

I wasn't aware of this group or album. Despite a few cringy and dated skits, it was quite a fun album!

Wish I had heard this in my teens

Lots to like here from some really talented musicians but like so many hip hop records of the early 90s, too much graphic and juvenile bs for me. I like all the references to other hip hop bands, like BDP, PE and De La Soul. These guys have good taste! p.s. it was only from listening to this just now that I fully recognized that The Pharcyde and Insane Clown Posse are two unrelated bands. For the last thirty years they have inexplicably occupied the same cubby hole in my mind.

It's nice to have a series of unknown (to me) albums and bands from this collection, and this one largely works (for me). It's definitely not earth-shattering, and it feels a bit like this will always remain in some weird cul-de-sac of hip-hop, following the footsteps of De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest, but from the other coast. Some of the tracks kind of fall flat (even one of their singles, "4 better or 4 worse"), but most of the album is entertaining, albeit occasionally in a kind of sophomoric way; my favorites were probably "Soul fish", the ultimate insult-track "Ya Mama", "Passin' me by" and the relatable "Otha fish". Mainly, I just enjoyed the distinct lack of braggadocio and gangsta-style posturing on an album that was released in a time and place where that wasn't particularly trendy, and I also liked it that they had some roots with the show "In Living Color".

Goddam if I didn't need this today. "Shot him in the ass on the down stroke"--say what? Don't know, don't care, it's awesome, though some of the lyrics haven't aged well.

The most impressive hip hop album I’ve been searching for, this side of Houmous & Chutney’s 31st album ‘This Is What You’ve Been Looking For’ 4.9

Clever rhymes. Some catchy loops. I don't know if it really builds on what ATCQ and De La Soul have already released though. Overall: 4/10

Something a bit different.

I was looking forward to some hip-hop but this was just too daft

Music’s alright. Hate the skits.

First heard this a couple years ago and it’s only gotten better

01) 4 Better or 4 Worse - / 02) Oh Shit - 7,5 03) It's Jiggaboo Time - 5,0 04) 4 Better or 4 Worse - 7,0 05) I'm That Type of Nigga - 6,5 06) If I Were President - 6,0 07) Soul Flower (Remix) - 7,5 08) On the DL - 6,5 09) Pack the Pipe - / 10) Officer - 7,0 11) Ya Mama - 7,5 12) Passin' Me By - 7,5 13) Otha Fish - 7,5 14) Quinton's on the Way - 6,0 15) Pack the Pipe - 7,0 16) Return of the B-Boy - 7,0 TOTAL: 6,82 (68/100) Current ranking: 332/498

Strange sexual lyrics like most 90’s rap, but not bad as a whole.

Fun album.

Seriously, what a ride. I listened to Amerikkka's Most Wanted by Ice Cube the other day, so that's fresh in my mind. That was a fun 90's hip hop throwback, but this is as fresh today as it was then. The songs are catchy, funky, jazzy, layered and flow into each other so well. What a fun album.

Unique and fun, but not amazing.

Another I couldn't finish.

A damn classic

2/5. A fun album, with some questionable lyrics, it's a nice change of pace especially with the climate of rap during this time. To be fair, I would rather listen to Beastie Boys but it's nice to see more laid back energy in the Black community, a necessary feeling to get through life. It also has some Parliament-style ad-libs and backing vocals. I think the album can drag a little at times and I am not sure I want to revisit it honestly. I think the energy didn't keep me invested enough to vibe with it. Plus the rapping flow wasn't enough to save it from it being uninspired at times. Best Song: Passing Me By, 4 Better Or 4 Worse, Otha Fish

An album too phar.

5/5

Fun listen Good reminder 90s hip hop wasn’t all gangster murder violence music Found myself focusing more on the beats than the lyrics at times…..probably because yesterday was a John Coltrane album. Runnin’ is still one of my favorite songs of theirs (even though it’s not on this album)

Very well done. Sounds, rhythm, groove. Content is not for me, but it's good.

Alright. The highs are good, but the lows are boooooriiiiing ⭐⭐⭐

.

I wanted to like this but it wasn't for me.

Phat

Sigh. Hipster white boys who claim they’re 'woke' but voted for trump liked this. No more 90s hip hop. We’ve had all the important ones. Let’s find some must listen albums. 1 star.

Fun, funny and funky. I've had a few gangsta rap albums recently, which I find totally toxic. This was a breath of fresh air by way of comparison. Enjoyable, if not super memorable. The humour is often puerile, but it is a massive relief to hear am album not obsessed with violence and anger. I wish the skits were gone. Passin' Me By is a highlight.

I love me a fun rap album, the attitude and sound of these guys sort of reminds me of the chemistry the Beastie Boys have where they trade off bars, shout certain lines and just overall have more funny lines going on, basically: these guys are having fun and it shows and I just love that sort of easy going beats and fun chemistry these guys have which only makes it a better listen for me! (Also, skits that don't bring down an album? Crazy.)

OMG this hip hop album is just so juicy, love the rapping, love the breakbeats and the vibes are immaculate. They know how to cook. Tho not my fav hip hop album of this, nas better

Fun beats, great backing tracks, enjoyable rap however it doesn't pivot towards doing much that is special.

Day434 - this is my favorite style of rap. jazzy and fun.

Unique rap album, jazzy-electronic type beats, and rhyming is pretty nice.

That's pretty chill here, yo.

Phun and phunky!

90s rap.

That that was some delightfully eccentric classic rap

1.8 That classic 90s hip hop that you question if it still holds up today. The beats are in general bad, the lyrics are in general bad (just shagging and smoking from what I can decipher), there really doesn't need to be 10+ of the same album appearing on this list. Just pick the best one.

It's not perfect, but for what it is, it's pretty great.

The Pharcyde has such smooth flow and the kind of production that always holds my ear. The music is hard not to like. But the lyrics haven't aged as well as you might think they have — any sustained focus is going to give you an "Oh Shit" moment.

One of my all times here. Them, Tribe and The Roots got me into a lot of the more laid back, headier side of hip hop. This album, in particular was and still is a standard for me. One of the few albums with skits and all, that has held up throughout the years. Sure some subject matter may feel a bit dated (mainly, Oh Shit, I suppose...), but I'll be damned if that doesn't still bop.

A bit juvenile for me. There’s good potential here, but much like the Beasties’ License To Ill, it’s a caricature of itself. Too much rapping and singing about tail chasing and not enough cleverness or originality. Passin’ Me By is a classic, but knowing that they would later record Runnin’ makes this album a bit of a disappointment.

Not my style but some interesting sounds.

The funnest 90s rap out there

Great 90s hip hop that was just a little different from everything else out there

Baby, fun is fun. Love that these dudes were just chopping it up.

I know the hits… now to hear the rest! It was just… fine?

Well done hip hop style.

Music is good, but man the lyrics are fucking dumb

This was not good.

This 90s rap album is very very 90s rap, and I think that's very very fun.

Decent fun, not meant to think much Rating: 3.3

Not my genre, but was an absolutely fun listen. Playful, quirky, and offered contrast to the harder-edged scene at the time

Fun and classic, of its era. I really like Passin' Me By which almost pushes it to 4. This is the second album we've heard (afaict) to quote/riff on the line "I got a letter from the government the other day", which we also had the original for, so that must be one of the top quotes of the 1001 albums.

this was super fun and new to me.

Well, it's something I wouldn't have encountered without this project. Some of the hooks and beats were fun. I liked the female rapper early in the album. 2.5

реп

upbeat and funny, not my jam

🎧Bizarre, somewhat, but moreso just fun as all get-out 90s hip hop. Fatlip, Slimkid3, Imani, and Bootie Brown are playful wizards on the mic.

Not really for me but a fun vibe in parts. “Passin Me By” and “Otha Fish” are the highlights.

Unexpected but I'm glad I liked it so much. It's a really funny album but is actually good. It utilizes sampling well and has a flow that a lot of rap albums (especially for its time) don't have. Along with the goofy lyrics, I'm surprised to say but I have to give it a 5. Maybe it's to balance all the negative reviews but it's also just a really solid album!

I like the upbeat, funky nature of the beats and I like their vibe. It's pretty good fun.

Fun and interesting. The energy is frenetic

All a bit meh I'm afraid. There are some decent enough moments I suppose, but this didn't really do much for me.

Ya mama is one of my favorite rap songs ever!

I had not heard of this group or album before this project, and I grabbed this album before it actually popped up on my feed today, so I listened to the album before I have to actually rate it today. This is a lot different hip hop/rap during the early 90's. Much more on the lines of Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, but more raw. Great album, good for any throwback rap session. Songs to not miss: Oh Shit Pack the Pipe Return of the B-Boy 3.25/5

Worth a listen. Not my favourite but didn’t find myself wanting to turn it off.

Hip-hop classic

Passing me by is a favorite. My daughter asked if we were listening to Hamilton. SMH.

West Coast ATCQ / DlS

Great early hip-hop beats, if you don't agree I'll pull out all the Ya Mama jokes.

These kids are really talented, this album is so much fun. Yeaa it's juvenile and the hunor can be very dated, but I'd be crazy to say we didn't talk or joke like this in middle and high school, so I'm not going to dock it for that. It's clearly not trying to be profound or overly insightful, so I have to take it at face value. And that leaves an incredibly fun album with sick beats, great flow and banter, and clever references and word play. Some of the best from an era that I've enjoyed a ton of already.

Cool

This album is so weird. I love it. What a wild ride to the Pharcyde.

My kind of boppin. Smooth. Just right.

Not in the mood

Wow, they made the last Public Enemy album sound like a great hip hop album. This was not my cup of tea.

I would say possibly a 1.5. The language was understandable considering it was a rap/hip hop but the lyrics just didn’t seem to work or be decent in general

Eh. I had high hopes cause it was supposed to be an offset from gangsta rap but honestly it wasn't that good at all. I mean it was still better than like NWA but I will never listen to this again. Did not like. Bunch of stupid, pointless songs about getting high and banging chicks. Kinda sad that those two things are your highest priority in life. Also this suffers from the same thing most hip hop albums do in that it's just too long and has a bunch of songs that could 100% be cut and the album would not lose anything.

early 90's hip hop. I'm not a fan of the style-lot of samples (although they do a good job of mixing styles & not beating one into the ground), or some of lyrics (but I understand the expression & style).

Grew on me

Put this on because I was enjoying my music too much to do work. I can't work if I know the words to a song. or I can work but like im writing a paper so im thinking the wrong words yk. My paper is on AI and Ethics and I looked myself up on chat gpt for research and it was very freaky how much it told me about myself so I guess it can do my review of this album: ​Based on the available information, Iniyaa is a student-athlete majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with a background in hurdles and jumps. She has also been involved in projects related to coding and music genres during her time at Del Norte High School. However, there is no specific information about her personal music preferences or familiarity with Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde. Therefore, it's difficult to accurately assess how she might feel about the album. Chat gives it a 4.5/5.

3/10 - the cover reminded me of junkyards. The music not very enjoyable. There weren’t really any moments that stood out as particularly good and the skits were not funny or entertaining

Decent

It’s another 90s rap album, and another album that’s passed me by. Once more, there’s a respectable selection of beats, interesting but ultimately cliché lyricism, and (as always) a selection of skits. From what I could deduce in this vague haze of lyrics, there’s some storytelling. Whether it’s any good, I didn’t play extremely close attention, so I can’t tell you. I’m certainly in the minority here, but the case seems to be that once I’ve heard one of these sorts of albums, I’ve heard them all. Sure, if this was the only CD in my car, or if I forced myself to listen to it over again, I’d grow to love it - it has the potential. But on first listen, I certainly don’t find myself wanting to return. I guess it’s luck of the draw that this album got drawn after the other highly-acclaimed 90s rap albums. That are always, always, over an hour long. Why are they all that long?

Fun listen

Not bad for early hip-hop. Didn't read the lyrics except for Ya Mama just to evaluate how much the ya mama jokes have evolved. Not much. The glass titty line was funny in a dumb way, I liked it

the top rated review for this album is hilarious. go read that one instead

2.5

Decent hip-hop album. "Soul Flower - Remix" funny. "Otha Fish" good along with hit "Passin' Me By".

I am by no means a hip hop expert, but I do love the meter and the way they use different audio loops

dalla cover mi sembrava un album heavy metal gli darei cinque stelle solo per il fatto di non esserlo

This was fun, but not really my style.

Hiphop kollektiv, några helt ok låtar, för det mesta inte min grej

Not interesting at all! The worst thing on this list is the number of rap bands from the US that have nothing to say outside of that culture.

3 Feet High and Rising’s little brother. Maybe not as innovative, but a little less dated and a lot more consistent. Which is crazy, because this record is less than 3 years younger than De La’s. The Pharcyde definitely learned the lessons of their predecessor, though, and that makes Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde a lot more well-rounded. Some of that has to do with the innovations and changes that came as a result of De La’s debut, but a lot of it is also because The Pharcyde can make a damn hit. “I’m That Type…,” “Ya Mama,” and, of course, “Passin’ Me By” are all timeless tracks and still sound fresh, and even songs like “Oh Shit” or “On the DL” still pop really well. I’m even shocked by how I enjoy some of the skits! Not to mention the flows, which are both of their time and extremely singular to this group. Now, Bizarre Ride does share some of 3 Feet High’s flaws, aka the juvenile/teen boy humor, but since The Pharcyde don’t have innovation and complex sampling to cover up those missteps, it can sometimes be a little grating. The end of “4 Better Or 4 Worse” is the worst offender, but this problem is notably present throughout the record. You can take it either as young men joking around or as obnoxious immaturity, and either way, you’d be right. That’s the magic, the point, and the problem. I personally am fine with it, but I can see how it could be a huge turn off to anyone over the age of, like, 17. Still, I think Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde is a great hip-hop record with a lot to love about it, plus it’s a lot of fun. It’s certainly influential, especially once we get to the 2000s, even if it isn’t particularly inventive. I don’t know if I personally would’ve added it, but it’s a record that I have a lot of fun with, and can and will casually listen to to keep a bright, playful mood, especially when the weather is warmer.

Oh shit! Es gibt nichts hinzuzufügen!

A strong 90s hip hop album. Groovy.

This era of hip hop can be hit or miss when it comes to standing the test of time, but this album is definitely a hit. Every member of the group brings their own unique style and personality, and they blend together seamlessly as a collective. If I had to choose a favorite element, it would be J-Swift’s production. His beats are upbeat and full of energy, yet they remain smooth, soulful, and jazzy. The sampling is top-notch, adding a groovy and laid-back vibe to the tracks.

I can see how this was such a popular album, but still not my jam.

I always brace myself when an album begins with an interlude, but 4 Better Or 4 Worse was a jazzy kick in the butt to start this album on a good note. The piano and fuzzy percussion on Oh Shit really drive the track and there's a lot of emotion and enunciation in the rapping – something that's surprisingly rare in 90s hip-hop. Then we shift into the skit It's Jiggaboo Time, and it becomes obvious that The Pharcyde is establishing a trend of goofy, chaotic interludes. These are my favourite interludes of any hip-hop record I've heard on this list. 4 Better Or 4 Worse is the first stinker track, having some pretty nauseating lyrics detailing two people doing the deed. The wah-wah keyboard is fine in isolation but does little to help the song out of this poor-songwriting rut. I'm That Type Of Nerd is on the verge of being pretty good. The one thing holding it back, in my opinion, is the exceptionally monotone rapping. From earlier tracks, I know this group's ability to inject emotion into a vocal is fairly good – so what happened here? The horn lick is good until you realise that it's exactly one repeated bar for five minutes. And then it becomes goshdarn annoying. If I Were President is (sonically) a welcome break from that previous track, and a reminder that The Pharcyde is, strangely, much better at writing interludes than writing full-length songs. Most of the remaining songs are good, the exceptions being the bland On The DL and Return Of The B-Boy. The lead single Passin' Me By has a great bassline, but the songwriting really clings to that, because the rapping wasn't all that interesting. And of course, the interludes and skits are all oddly great. This album's an anomaly in that regard. 3/5 Key tracks: 4 Better Or 4 Worse, If I Were President, Quinton's On The Way

I’ve already explored this album and it’s a really fun 90s hip hop trip. Underrated group for the time.

Great album. A blast from the past for sure, but fun from start to finish!

I really vibe with this era of Hip Hop music and this album flew by. I knew a few of the tracks, especially "Oh Shit" which I have on a playlist I play a lot.

Always a pleasure to return to this gem from the golden age of hip hop, and for once in that realm of laid-back and melodic rap, we're talking about *west coast* hip hop here. From "Oh Shit!" to "Passin' Me By", from "Officer" to the unhinged and loony "Pack The Pipe", *Bizarre Ride II* is a treasure trove, both fun as hell and filled with all sorts of excellent old-school rapping, wild textures and layers. Too bad I don't have the time for a proper review today, but the third one in this section (and first 5-star-graded one) is just perfect anyway. From that similar hip hop era, wish more people could discover The Goats again. *Tricks Of The Shade* is another unsung masterpiece. I'm out. Got a ride of my own to catch. Number of albums left to review: around forty, as I've gone over the 1000 line and this generator is including albums from all editions of the book Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 457 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 271 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 331

This album goes so hard

More a comment on this whole thing, starting to wonder if there are there really 1001 (everyone) must hear. I mean that many means a lot that seem to be more subjective than essential. Must hear to me means, Something representative from every genre, innovation, stands test of time etc are must hears and seem in practice a lower number than 1001, that this list seems to work better as a book to flick through than an actual experience.I haven’t gotten to 100 yet and have had many instances where I do not feel that I have benefited from actually hearing quiet a lot of them ( while accepting my own preferences and bias) and yes to me this album falls in the that category, maybe it’s irrelevant nature would place it in a 200 rap albums you must hear, I am not informed enough to say but surely not 1001 of all popular music since 1953. Wondering how far I will get with this now, need 1 of those never heard must hear again moments tomorrow.

5/10…west coast hip hop

I started listening to this one night with my daughters in the room and found myself moving to shut it off quickly. The sophomoric nature made me giggle at first as though I was back in junior high. But the more I listened (without my daughters around) the more that sophomoric humor wore on me. The rap and flow was a cool throwback but overall I would like to say I evolved from this and find so little relevance. I think history can probably let this one go…

I owned this on CD in the 90s and remember having it only for Passin' Me By. I had hoped when I listened to it this time I would have a wave of nostalgia and remember the other tracks or I would regret not actually listening to the rest of the album when I first bought. Sadly, there was no wave of nostalgia and I see why I only had it for the single track. The last 2 tracks were the most interesting on this album. "Pack The Pipe" was just fun and "Return of the B-Boy" was interesting to hear them do a throwback to way long ago of 5 years before this album was released. It really made me appreciate how much rap had changed in those 5 years. Anyway, I will keep "Passin' Me By" in the rotation and will let the rest pass me by.

I know some people like this but not me. I just don’t like most hip hop.

One of the cornerstone west-coast hip-hop acts of the 1990s, the Pharcyde is just one of those bands that you know if you're into hip-hop. They offered a completely different take on the genre with their lighthearted (at times straight-up goofy) lyrics in a time when hardcore gangsta rap dominated. Passin’ Me By is still one of my favorite hip hop songs of all time. Like most rap, especially older albums, there are lyrics that didn’t age well. But I have the perspective and memory of being there when the album was new, so it’s easier for me to overlook and think about this album in that context. 4⭐️

It’s the type of hip hop that would fit in the world of Regular Show. They’re all having a jolly good show.

Enjoyed this a lot but it didn't quite take me to the places some of the 90s hip-hop has. I guess it's a bit more jazzy and feels like more of an RnB blueprint. I appreciate the fact its lyrical content is more comic and ridiculous humour than the more aggressive themes we were getting from the likes of Snoop and NWA. Overall great grooves but I'd say I 'liked', rather than 'loved' it.

Way too many songs. Too many. I would've accepted only 2.

For me it's about beats and hooks for hip hop. The beats here are pretty good, and the hooks are OK. On a few tracks it really comes together for me, some others are a miss. I'd still be happy to return to this.

Really great and fun rap album. Similar kind of fun as the Beastie Boys. Interesting and driving beats. Skits got a chuckle out of me. Standouts: everything but the skits/interludes, Ya Mama, and Pack the Pipe.

No tanto

This was a dope early 90s rap albums - one of my new favorites from that era. Conceptual with great thick beats and awesome tunes.

Its a good album but i like others from them more I believe. 3.5

Another pivotal west coast hip hop group. In the fallout of N.W.A., other hip hop groups emerged in their stead to build on genre. On the east coast, Wu Tang Clan maintained a hardcore edge while De La Soul mellowed out with a more jazz-influenced form of hip hop. On the west coast, Cyprus Hill maintained the gangsta rap of N.W.A., while The Pharcyde took a similar approach to De La Soul while also incorporating boom bap beats. The result is an effortless, fun, and confident album that glides along.

Loin d'être un mauvais album, mais même pour l'époque je le trouve un peu innofensif en comparaison à beaucoup de trucs similaires qui se faisaient, surtout des groupes comme ATCQ. Reste que c'est respectable comme musique. 6/10

what is the instrument you hear on 90s rap albums ? a synth? a keyboard of some sort? whatever it is, need it injected into my veins. the pharcyde is a group i knew of (mostly their biggest hit, Runnin’) but never dove into for reasons still unknown to me. glad my introduction was through their debut. it’s a solid effort. lively production with verses to match. love how animated these guys sound. i wish some of the interludes were their own full songs (especially Pack the Pipe) definitely something i’ll be revisiting.

The album's wacky storytelling and light-hearted playfulness provides an alternative to the pessimistic, hardcore hip hop that had ruled the scene at the time. Alas, it does seem unfocussed and "let's see what this button does" at times.

I had no idea what this was prior to it popping up on my que. What a surprise! I was in my car dying laughing. Great beats. It was fun!

Aldrig hört men låter väldigt mycket som Will Smith. Oh Shit är lite kul. Kan relatera. Mina kunskaper i hip hop är begränsade men den här 90- tals hip hopen kan jag uppskatta. Ganska enkel och svängig. Bra skiva på det stora hela.

Lattjo hiphop. Man rör töntig ibland. Ändå sköna beats (om än outdated).

Robert envisas med att plocka ut hiphop från sent 80- och tidigt 90-tal (för att de var föregångare får man gissa), trots allt fantastiskt som sprutade ut bara ett par år senare men som uppenbarligen inte platsar. Jag gillar Pharcyde, men deras skiva från 95 är bättre av precis samma skäl som jag redan skrivit i hälften av alla tidigare hiphop-recensioner.

Jazzy samples and wordy verses - like a West coast Native Tongues: upbeat, funny, and wide ranging.

A classic of the golden age of hip hop. Everything feels so smooth and easygoing. It's one of the albums that work as a nice background sound or as something to really listen closely.

Classic material! End to end bangers, a near perfect rap record, no skips!

Schrecklich.

Juvenile anarchists (anarchist juveniles) with a rich/unsophisticated repertoire of ‘your mama’ jokes. Passin’ Me By is not representative. Caveat emptor etc.

Unexpectedly good

nice jazz / blues instruments, samples, nice rhytm

Simple rhyming schemes for the most part, was a struggle to listen to at first but became accustomed to the older rap style and it wasn’t too bad. I’d describe it as a fun rap album, not much being said in the grand scheme of things but a time was had listening to it. Otha fish and ya mama were definite favourites

I turned my ears to it but I found myself zoning out and not really listening, I’d do it the service of actively listening again, but then I realised music shouldn’t work like that, it should be attention grabbing at the very least. I won’t listen to it again, you can’t make me, so there. 2 stars, one for each of the song titles im not allowed to say out loud.

Real funky, alternative 90s Hip Hop. A fun, experimental and off-beat example of what Hip Hop can be- outside of the gangster rap, trousers down by your knees that dominated the era. For the most part I enjoyed the album, it felt vibrant and the incorporation of jazz and soul samples showed how versatile and complimentary rap can be. I'm a fan of The Pharcyde and Slimkid3, Passin me by is a classic and the beat on Soul Flower feels iconic. There is absolutely inspiration taken from artists like Slick Rick on this album, and you can see how this sort of hip hop paved the way for the likes of Outkast. There was too much going on in parts though, with cluttered instruments and chatter.. it reminded me of that era in the late 90s early 2000s when hair gel really became a thing, and lads would drown their barnet in that cheap gloopy blue shit and constantly look soaking wet. Less is more sometimes. "It's Jiggaboo time" pales in comparison to "It's Moprhin Time" by the power rangers too.. And I doubt a megajigga would be any match for the megazord. Other than that I enjoyed the album a lot. 4/5

I understand that this walked so that alot of hip hop could run, but this barely dawdled to where it was going, if it was even going anywhere... It was just kind of heading in a vaguely correct direction. Large parts dont sound like tracks, just a bunch of drunk mates messing around in a studio, that extends beyond the skits. Early 90s LA Hip Hop has so much to offer, surprised this made the cut at all. Just glad to know there's another album Coyne definitely won't have finished. Useless slob

Part of a movement of more thoughtful hip hop artists like De La Soul, Jurassic 5, Tribe Called Quest, Freestyle Fellowship. I enjoyed this album, partly because I gravitate towards this form of rap more so than some of the one dimensional artists that pollute the genre. You can see how The Pharcyde influenced the likes of Outkast, Busta Rhymes and Eminem. Their off kilter use of sampling and production methods, creates a curbside vision, car horns, cheers, chanting, real block party vibes, and nicely ties in with the promise of a ‘ride to the far side’. Very well thought out album, in concept and execution. Passing Me By, Ya Mama, On The DL, Otha Fish, are my favourites. Pretty flawless album. I was about to criticise the runtime, but by the end I don't think I'd cut anything, because doing so would take away from the well-balanced dynamic and storytelling. On occasion some of the lyrics are just vehicles to the next line, and completely meaningless, but I guess that comes with the territory when delivering slick and comprehensive flows.

think I had too much hip hop today.... this was a draaag although I could hear why people probably think of it as a seminal album in hip hop's formation. I'm gonna hold judgement and go down the middle

Musik gut und Texte so albern

It’s always fun to be enjoying the beat and the flow only to be hit full in the face with needless and horrifyingly vicious misogyny, transphobia, and child abuse claimed as ‘jokes’. Was an instant 5/5 until then. So much fucking yikes.

It's still one of my least favourite genres.

Lived up to it's name.

I had never heard of The Pharcyde. It’s as if the rhymes were written by 8th grade boys. At times humorous- at times dumb. But always delivered with energy and a fun attitude.

Some good stuff here. Also some rap trope shit in full effect.

De La, but from the Westside.

First half of the album is strong but it drops off quite a bit in the second half. Decent but somewhat dated.

I mean why not just listen to the Beastie Boys?

Consistent flow, style and raps throughout. Slightly longer album even with a few skits/instrumentals thrown in but the runtime does feel justified. Every song has a unique beat that stays within the same style. Genuinely a great rap album that makes you nostalgic for years gone by and a style of rap that is extinct. 9/10

not great

Solid early 90s rap. Better than today’s rap. Just not my thing.

Loved it.

Damn this slaps! flow is excellent! a bit cringe at times but they got bars.

I feel like this should be more fun than it is? I can tell they have personality but why are they wasting it on Your Mom jokes??

I didn't think I would like this because I am not a big hip hop fan but I liked parts of it.

Super enjoyable. Very much in line with the best of a tribe called quest

I liked some of the songs, but it's not my genre of choice.

Pretty standard 90s rap, but they did it well.

A 5 for music and style. I love this album. I need to back off a bit because at least some of the tracks have lyrics I can't get behind.

I needed this today. Worth the price of admission for "Oh Shit" alone. Fun, highly-skilled hip-hop from when it was fun as hell.

Excellent beats and quirky lyrics. I found myself getting into the flow time and time again, but ultimately it is dated and niche. A fun conversation piece, though!

Enjoyed the production, live drums and general relaxed sound. Passin' me by is a great track. Solid 3

Really hate skits.

I like some good ambient stuff so this was a solid listen.

7/10. Some good beats. A bit inconsistent overall but enjoyable.

2.7 2x

It was really exceptional. The flow, the beats and everything

++*: Oh Shit, Otha Fish ++: 4 Better or 4 Worse, 4 Better or 4 Worse, I'm That Type of Nigga, Soul Flower, On the DL, Pack the Pipe, Officer, Passin' Me By, Return of the B-Boy +: It's Jiggaboo Time, If I Were President, Ya Mama, Quinton's on the Way , Pack the Pipe 9,6/10

This one sits between a three and a four. The last third of the album is classic, but the front of the album has one standout (4 Better or 4 Worse). Those songs are strong! But not enough to pull up the rest.

Liked it - my love of 90s and 2000 hip hop supports this album :)

Dated rap album

Fun album with good beats. Favorite track: passin me by other picks: oh shit, on the dl, ya mama

Fun Ride!

Definitely a lot of different 90s rap influences, a cross between a bit of house of pain cypress Hill with a little added funk.

sounded very 90s

Twas cool.

Rap's a stretch for me normally. There are moments where this works, moments where it's just guys being dingbats with their buddies, which, eh. Otha Fish was my favorite.

Good stuff.

Didn't mind this except the lyrics.

Passin Me By is what brought it to 5 stars. Classic album, fun album. These songs bring back a lot of memories.

Our lovable LA weirdos hit it out of the park with their debut album.

Really enjoyed this… will revisit.

A pretty breezy and fun record.

I enjoyed it

I see what they were going for, but I feel like the execution just didn't work out. But that can sort-of be expected during such a revolutionary time of Hip-Hop.

Crap

Why is this here? Misogyny and homophobia seem to be par for the course in a lot of these 90s records. They haven’t aged well, sure, but the question probably should be why they were ever “acceptable”

I enjoyed this but whenever I tuned in and caught what they were saying, I cringed a bit

What this album lacks in quality, it makes up for in comedy.

7/10 Fun and bouncy. good flow and production especially for 1992 10-24-2024

A tiny bit of jazz underneath some of these tracks but definitely not for me. Some good beats but unfortunately not a fan.

That was fun

Oh boy, I did not find any comfort in these songs, sorry.

It was alright, there are better hip hop albums from the same era, maybe a little too raw and juvenile for me.

Still don't like hip hop.

Beastie Boys lite.

This might be the funniest Hip Hop album of the early 90's which is a big reason why it's also Kanye West's favourite album of all time. It's a bizarre and playful mix of Boom Bap and Jazz Rap that plays a lot with skits as well as some more abstract concepts all the way throughout. The album is very easy to like and it doesn't take much to appreciate the incredible production and rapping on this album. It opens with the short interlude '4 Better or 4 Worse (Interlude)' which gives a little look into the Jazz inspired side of the album. It's purely an instrumental but it's still beautiful to listen to which is why I think that it's an incredible opening. The first real track 'Oh Shit' gets things going with some pretty comedic verses as well as a lovely turntable production that results in an energetic but beautiful Hip Hop song that is fun on one side and sophisticated on the other. It very much feels like what the Beastie Boys always tried to be but better. Maybe it's the fact that I just love a jazzy Hip Hop beat but songs like these are just pure bliss. The 'It's Jiggaboo Time (Skit)' brings in some very interesting Free Jazz elements in the background production which is just perfect for someone who's as much into Avant-Garde and Free Jazz as I am. And even as a short skit the performance is really good and funny. The whole thing could've been mixed a little bit louder and brighter but apart from that it's an incredible skit. The full song of '4 Better or 4 Worse' is not only bringing in some aspects of Jazz but also Experimental and Abstract Hip Hop and a slight morbid Horrorcore performance in the second half which all of it feels like it was a big inspiration to MF DOOM as a lot of both production and rapping has aspects that feel very much like DOOM. But this song is a little treasure of its own with all of the different parts being just incredibly performed and if the chorus wasn't as often repeated and the whole song shortend to like 4 minutes, it would've been the best song of 1992. This way it's just Top 15 but still, masterpiece. 'I'm That Type of Nigga' goes even deeper into the obvious Jazz influences by naming e.g. Thelonius Monk but also because of the production which is again really well made. And even with all that, the song has a very 'basic' feeling to it which I don't mean as "bad basic" more as it's a typical 90's Hip Hop song that could've been made by someone like the Wu-Tang Clan but with the way they did it, it's just perfectly executed. The next skit, 'If I Were President (Skit)', not only gets a little political but also gets them singing a little bit which makes it pretty silly but great and fun to listen to. This is how you do a skit on a Hip Hop album. With 'Soul Flower (Remix)' they take a little inspiration from Disco Rap while still being very much Boom Bap. I do think that the moaning in the beat is a little bit too much and does ruin a good portion of what makes this song but the verses and the rapping are so incredible that this is easily one of the best performed tracks on the album but sadly the chorus and the voices in the beat make it water down to just an "incredible" track. The both very Jazzy and very Turntablism made beat on 'On the DL' is really beautiful to listen to and one of my personal instrumental highlights on the album. On top, the rapping is absolutely incredible with some absolutely stunning performances. It's a great mix of funny lyrics and relaxed sounds that make this another absolute highlight on the album. The short Instrumental 'Pack the Pipe (Interlude)' brings in some very nice and obvious Jazz elements that really make a nice interlude but I would've wanted it to be longer as 20 seconds just isn't enough. It's really good but I'm annoyed by it not being longer. The track 'Officer' isn't on streaming (probably because of sample clearance) which is pretty sad because it's really great. There are some very interesting soundscapes added to the track which does slightly interupt the otherwise incredible track. It's still incredible but without these few weird production choices, it would've been perfect. 'Ya Mama' continues with more funny lyrics that feel very juvenile but that doesn't mean that this makes it worse. In fact, this is great but I find some parts of the performances to be a little less interesting than other parts on the album. Some of it also feels very streched out which also doesn't help it but luckily the production is on point to save at least a bit. Really really good but improvable. The few Trip Hop influences on the beat of 'Passing Me By' give it a really dreamy feel and the added rapping just improves it even more. I don't really have anything negative to say about it: the production, the verses, all is on point. Only the bridge and some deliveries feel a little bit too bare-bones but apart from that it's a beautiful song. 'Otha Fish' keeps some of the Trip Hop elements but also adds some Neo-Soul into the songwriting. I really like the chorus and the sometimes sung vocals but the beat feels a little bit unfitting and not properly mixed. But even with these few things, the overall enjoyment with the deliveries and the chorus is still there and the track ends with me having a very, very positive feeling. It's nearly perfect. The short Sktech of 'Quinton's on the Way (Skit)' that combines a short story with some Vocal Jazz is a really funny sequence. There's a lot of silly moments even in the short time of the song constantly switching the music. I do think that it's a little too long but the energy with the singing is just really, really funny. The Comedy stays with 'Pack the Pipe' wich also brings in some Experimental ideas by having a very stripped down and unusal beat that simply feels weird. There is a certain ethereal uneasiness throughout the track and I am sure that this wasn't intended. It definitely has it's qualities but for some reason it scares the living shit out of me. It's a feeling that I don't want to have on an album like this. In the end the good parts slightly overweigh the scariness which still makes it an "above average" track but I won't be revisiting this one on my own. The final song 'Return of the B-Boy' combines Disco, Synth Funk and even some New Jack Swing to create a really funky and energetic finale that has a very groovy vibe to it. It's definitely a really good closing track but I personally don't like it as much as other tracks on the album. It feels a little too basic and some parts even stale. Good but not great. favourites: 4 Better or 4 Worse, On the DL, I'm That Type of Nigga, Oh Shit, Passing Me By, Otha Fish, Officer least favourites: Pack the Pipe, Ya Mama, Return of the B-Boy Rating: decent 9 https://rateyourmusic.com/~Emil_ph for more ratings, reviews and takes

Fun album. Solid listen.

Classic

In my mind, The Pharcyde remain to be one of the most under appreciated rap groups of the last 30 years. I doubt they will ever get the recognition they deserve. I love Labcabincalifornia, and it contains one of my favorite hip-hop songs ever, Runnin', as one of its lead singles. It’s also easily my favorite hip-hop instrumental ever, courtesy of the legendary J Dilla, who did some incredible work for that sophomore record. But I had never dove into their debut. I’m glad they found a place on the list. Because more people need to be made aware of the power of this group. Considering I was only familiar with the one album, I wasn’t sure what kind of sound to expect. And I was shocked at just how much fun this is. They seriously mellowed things out for the follow-up, and chose to make lyrical content that actually represented something. On Bizarre Ride, the members are consistently high energy throughout. It’s interesting seeing them come out during the time when gangster rap was at its peak of popularity, and mesh the in your face energy of that genre with a certain level of silliness. They obviously aren’t taking themselves too seriously here. They were all in their 20s, and it sounds like a group of friends having a blast recording an album. This leads to some insane charisma. These guys are bouncing off the walls and absolutely rocking the house. The amount of totally ridiculous adlibs that are shouted at full volume in these tracks is hilarious. I couldn’t help but really buy into the vibe they were trying to create. And this is also aided by the production. I was not at all familiar with the work of J-Swift, as it seems his career was rather brief. His most notable work is specifically this album, and nothing else he worked on really reached the same level. But I love his style here. It initially appeared as a little overwhelming, but once I settled in, it reminded me of the best work from The Bomb Squad. So much flying at the listener at once, but it’s all sequenced really well. And much like the lyrical dynamic itself, every beat is super fun. I don’t really count their third and fourth record, since they don’t even feature all of the original members. So as far as I’m concerned, The Pharcyde released two of the best 90s hip-hop albums ever, back to back. Definitely an essential listen. Rating: 8/10

ta weno el album, corte ql que se manda

Rappity Rap

3/5

Kind of fun, but overall too silly and dated. Not something I’d listen to again.

Thoughts before listening: This is an album I mostly missed in the 90s but that I have come to enjoy in recent years. Cool 90s hip hop is the best hip hop. Review: This is a very fun album. Similar in vibe to other 90s underground hip hop like De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest, the Pharcyde is playful and funny throughout this album. Jazzy funk backing tracks like the ones on this album will always be my favorite hip hop sound. 4-stars

Really didn’t like this. Passin’ me by is alright. Of its time. Misogyny writ large.

Despite the West Coast pedigree, the boom-bap heart is strong with this one. Chock full of tasty beats and lyrical goodness.

Super fun and loved the old beats 5 stars

This is not my type of music whatsoever, but I can appreciate that it is an important step into the evolution of hip hop music. Better than REM.

I’ve got more flavor than 7-11 slurpees If Magic can admit he got AIDS, fuck it I got herpes

I wrote a long review but it didn’t save. Love this album, lyrically tight although goofy. The storytelling really shines through and the group bounces well off each other. Production is fun, can definitely hear how/why it influenced future artists. Sounds a little dated beats wise but they more than hold up and provide a good backing for the rap. West coast = best coast

Probably a bit too long, but a lot of fun songs throughout

Забавный джаз-рэп - это странное сочетание. Звучит довольно современно, по-моему. Лучшая песня - Passing Me By.

I never knew about this! It’s not one I’d throw on anytime, but that’s probably the point. Bonus half star for being fun and creative.

This was hard for me to listen to.

You can't really put a finger on this but it flows

Not for me, really.

Classic rap is really fun to listen to

these guys are much too freaky

Really didn’t know what to expect with this one . But I didn’t hate it .

Passing me by is a classic. Fun album

The only thing that saved this from being a one star album is that I liked the rap/flow skill, I just didn't like what they did with it. The lyrics were off-putting from the start and there was nothing else there for me. 1.75/5

Really solid beats & bars in the vein of Tribe, Digable, & De La.

90s hip hop done well, first time hearing of them

It's probably the most fun jazz-rap album ever made. It helps to take out the few interlude tracks but then the whole thing is smooth like butter. Funny, witty, high energy. It's a banger album.

I thought this was just fine. I don't have much to say about this actually - it was ok but not really my thing I guess.

Great album, could’ve lived without the skits. This album was almost too crude to be played in 90% of social situations, which might be why I haven’t heard it, but as I was listening I kept pulling in sounds and lyrics that I’ve heard stolen on other songs, making me think this is probably a classic album I just somehow didn’t know. I liked that the person rapping kept changing, everyone was solid and unique, every song sounded different and there were some memorable and funny lyrics. Also some hilariously simple rhymes. I saved two songs from it for my library, 4 stars.

das mir zu old school

Such a throwback. Really nostalgic re listening to this one.

Great album. Enjoyed it.

I'm really surprised I've never listened to this one before. This is some extremely solid early 90s rap with fantastic production rooted around dusty jazz instrumentals and old skool mixing and scratching. They really don't make em quite like this any more. Only song I recognized was Passin' Me By; otherwise, this was solid through and through. Standouts for me were Oh Shit, Passin' Me By, Otha Fish, I'm That Type of Nigga, and Pack The Pipe. Specifically, the production on I'm That Type of Nigga was exceptional -- core horn and bass rhythm bumps, with great use of vocal samples to give depth and a certain eeriness. Very enjoyable listen -- high 4.

Bizare fucking album. He tried rhyming fluxure and structure. The fuck is fluxure. Painful god damn album to listen to. 2 stars

Really enjoyed the beats and the flow. The beats hit those 90's beats that get me grooving as a walk around the house perfectly and the flow is reminiscent of Tribe. Biggest blemish on this album is some of the crazy skits that are like Eminem's odd ass skits. Remove all of those skits and this gets 5 star considerations.

That was a very strange rap album, that's really all iIcan say about it. Passin' Me By is a jam though and it was in Aggressive Inline which was an elite PS2 game. Quinton's On The Way (Skit) did make me giggle though that was so ridiculous

What an insane album cover. Did not expect it to start out so jazzy. I do not like the call portion of 4 Better or 4 Worse. On the DL is solid and instrumentals remind me of One Love. Passin' Me By I recognize no clue where from though. Really enjoyed the instrumentals on this one but the lyrics kinda suck ass on a lot of these. Between a 2 and 3 and gonna range down.

+1 for nostalgia

Decent old school hip hop 5/10