The Pharcyde Essays

  • “Drop” – The Pharcyde

    732 Words  | 2 Pages

    The Pharcyde is an alternative rap quartet from South Central Los Angeles founded by MCs/producers: Tre "Slimkid" Hardson, Derrick "Fatlip" Stewart, Emandu “Imani” Wilcox, and Romye "Booty Brown" Robinson (AllMusic). In the late 1980s, Hardson, Robinson, and Wilcox worked together as dancers and choreographers in the Los Angeles underground club circuit (AllMusic). Stewart joined the group in 1990 and under the guidance of a high school music teacher they gained knowledge of the recording process

  • Passin Me By: Song Analysis

    994 Words  | 2 Pages

    Those first heaps of breath create caution for those who wish to enter the Pharcyde’s Bizarre Ride. In the song “Passin Me By,” the Pharcyde takes listeners on a sonic journey of smooth jazz, comical puns and lyrics, funky vocals, and extreme head-nodding, leaving the listener seemingly holding their breath throughout the song to such musical creativity. “Passin Me By” is a realm of jazz and funk, allowing both blues and funk listeners of the musical spectrum to enjoy the song. Although each member

  • Chris Hemsworth Childhood

    1178 Words  | 3 Pages

    What is life like behind the well known superhero Thor? Chris Hemsworth is film actor, television actor, model and father. He grew in Melbourne, Australia and was born on August 11, 1983 to Craig Hemsworth and Leonie being their second child. Wondering where he got that strikingly handsome accent? He actually has English, Irish, Scottish, and German ancestry! He has 2 brothers, younger brother Liam Hemsworth is more commonly seen in movies than older brother, Luke Hemsworth. Young Chris spent

  • Hip Hop Culture

    2110 Words  | 5 Pages

    lyricism, explaining why you are doper than the other man, and having a Dj who could support you with dope beats were essentials in old school hip-hop and still are in the underground scene. Underground hip-hop is filled with groups such as The Pharcyde, The Roots, Jigmastas, and Jurassic 5 who use live instruments to not only enhance their lyrical talents, but also to give audiences a great show. All four of these groups are dedicated to preserving hip-hop culture. Emcees battle to prove they are

  • Popular Music

    2745 Words  | 6 Pages

    Introduction Popular music is popular afresh, and it’s everywhere. Whether it’s the idols, the stars, the competitors or the academy, the burst music industry has not ever flaunted itself to such a large extent. But how can we mark burst music? Where is its place? Many would contend that it pertains sorely littered over the levels of teenager’s bedrooms worldwide. Others would state it is most at home recorded on the bank balance of a foremost multinational organisation. An allotment of persons