Dan and Carl ride the rollercoaster that is Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, the kaleidoscopic debut from L.A.’s most eccentric hip-hop quartet. Between hilarious skits, jazz-laced beats, and outlandish rhymes, the duo dives into a '90s rap record that defied the gangsta template of its era. Along the way, they unpack the group's roots in dance, Jay Swift’s genius production, and why this album still slaps decades later.
Producer Jay Swift helped shape their jazzy, left-field sound, contrasting sharply with the prevailing gangsta rap of the era.
Join us next week when we dive into If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle and Sebastian.
