Labcabincalifornia [Explicit Lyrics]

Track Listings

1. Bullshit

2. Pharcyde

3. Groupie Therapy

4. Runnin'

5. She Said

6. Splattitorium

7. Somethin' That Means Somethin'

8. All Live

9. Drop

10. Hey You

11. Y?

12. It's All Good!

13. Moment in Time

14. Hustle - Big Boy, The Pharcyde, , Schmooche Cat

15. Little D

16. Devil Music

17. E.N.D.

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com

People who love the idea of hip-hop and believe it can be as complex and broadly emotional as any music, but who are weary of the rigidity with which rappers define themselves, salivate over groups like the Pharcyde. The foursome comes from the gangsta rap mecca of South Central L.A. but their musical vision veers closer to the worldwide vibe of east coasters De La Soul than any Gat-toting sellout. Their 1992 debut Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde unveiled a group with flair and personality--both smart and whimsical--and an honesty rarely heard in rhyme.

During the three years that followed its release, group members Imani, Tre, Romye, and Fatlip moved from their Pharcyde Manor in South Central to a suburban L.A. home/studio, Lab Cabin. The long-awaited sophomore effort, Labcabincalifornia, reflected the group's new environment with a sound more polished, more mature, but a lot less uproarious than before.

The group apparently labored meticulously in Lab Cabin, where they cleaned and tightened the Pharcyde sound. But, it seems their upscaled style sanitized the energy and enthusiasm so abundant on Bizarre Ride. Tracks like "Runnin'" and "She Said" roll with more subdued and disciplined west coast jazz/soul samples and feature technically strong but often aimless and uninteresting rapping. Even a promising cut titled "Splattitorium" turns out to be a quiet stoned mumble over mellow piano tinkles. Perhaps with Labcabin, the Pharcyde guys grew too much. Hopefully next time around they'll remember how to be kids again. --Roni Sarig

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Labcabincalifornia [Explicit Lyrics]

Labcabincalifornia [Explicit Lyrics]

Average customer rating:

Mature, artistic, and focused

Jazzy brilliance with depth in both lyrics and tune

Good Music

The Pharcyde - Labcabincalifornia

Very Solid Sophmore album

Labcabincalifornia
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Bullshit
Pharcyde
Groupie Therapy
Runnin'
She Said
Splattitorium
Somethin' That Means Somethin'
All Live
Drop
Hey You
Y?
It's All Good!
Moment In Time
The Hustle
Little D
Devil Music
The E.N.D.

Customer Reviews:

Mature, artistic, and focused.......2007-01-04

The Pharcyde returned in 1995 three years after their debut album, a debut that was one of the best of all time and the most entertaining hip hop album I've ever heard. For their sophomore album, however, the Los Angeles quartet of Booty Brown, Slimkid Tre, Imani Wilcox, and Fatlip showed a totally new and refreshing style. Where "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde" showed a group of hilarious and immature juveniles joking and discussing issues facing teens over cartoon-style beats, "Labcabincalifornia" displays men who have matured into adulthood and now celebrate the essence of hip hop. Lyrically, the MCs are less frequently humorous and much more intelligent sounding, dropping numerous verses that make you want to check the liner notes and read all the lyrics. They also use their interesting voices more creatively, often harmonizing and singing. But the real treat of this album that makes it stand apart from their debut is the production. This album has a very smooth and focused tone that is very unique, thanks to Jay Dee's influence, the amazing producer who produces most of the cuts on the album. I think that on "Labcabincalifornia," the Pharcyde took some cues from Hieroglyphics and some of the later Native Tongues to make a more mature and artistic album that stands apart but is equally as enjoyable as their debut.

The album begins with the excellent "Bulls...," a laidback sounding cut where the rappers deliver inspirational lyrics that inspire to forget worries and troubles and "stop fightin' that feelin'." The next song, "Pharcyde," is a little more introductory and allows the group to represent themselves over a nice beat. "Groupie Therapy" speaks fondly of the Pharcyde's interactions with women throughout their lives, on a song produced by East Coast producer Diamond D. The true standout of the tracklist is "Runnin'," possibly the best song of the group's catalog. This song has deep lyrics discusses dealing with problems and an awesome, signature-styled musical backing from Jay Dee. I also love "She Said," a slow groove that just sounds happy and makes my head nod. "Splattitorium" and "Somethin' That Means Somethin'" are two good songs that precede the great "Drop." "Hey You" provides more of the tight focused sound that makes "Labcabincalifornia" so excellent, and "Y?" has the MCs asking why life has to be so hard through their struggles. "Moment in Time" is a musical highlight, and "Hustle" is an interesting song where the group lends the microphone to some unknown rappers. "Devil Music" is a humorous and catchy song, and "The E.N.D." ends the album on a good note.

I highly recommend that fans of lyrical and artistic hip hop check out "Labcabincalifornia." Those who liked the Pharcyde's debut or are fans of artists like Souls of Mischief, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Common, and other like-minded rappers will love this album. This is one of the finest works of the awesome underground hip hop wave of the mid nineties and I highly suggest listeners give it a purchase.

Jazzy brilliance with depth in both lyrics and tune.......2006-07-16

This album along with Illadelphi halflife by the roots is my favourite hip hop album. It has depth due to Tre hardson giving it some soulful background vocals and rapping, Bootie Brown with a distinguished style and Slim kid 3 who matches Bootie throughout. The integration of samples into the tunes works superbly as you aren't aware of how much sampling goes on until you look in the CD sleave. Its much more mainstream than other Pharcyde albums released previously and signified the short entry on the big stage. An album which doesn't just talk about the hood in general but covers personal problems such as the most famous "runnin'" which is a true classic. Full of metaphors and intelligent writing that leaves you thinking of inner meanings but at the same time light sounding, soulful, jazzy, vibrant and fresh. If you've been listening to hardcore hip hop for years realised that all of it is the same (as did I) and are looking for a more intelligent album that comes from the soul buy this beauty.

Good Music.......2005-11-26

I love this U got underground hits left and right from beginning to end on this one please buy if you like Tribe Called quest De la Soul type music smoothness Night time music

The Pharcyde - Labcabincalifornia .......2005-07-20

The Pharcyde's second album was "Labcabincalifornia" (1995). The Los Angeles group consisted of Derrick "Fatlip" Stewart Tre "Slimkid" Hardson, Imani Wilcox, and Romye "Booty Brown" Robinson. Pharcyde, Slum Village's Jay Dee, M. Walk and Diamond D produced this 17 track release. The albums opener Jay Dee produced "Bull****" is a dope track which was an immediate head nodder. My favorite track on this release is "Runnin", a smooth track, the Pharcyde drop some memorable lyrics and a chorus to remember. On "Something That Means Somethin" the Pharcyde drops some conscious lyrics, while ripping up "Drop" with fast paced rhymes. "Y?" has the Pharcyde talking about betrayals and the ups and downs of life. A short interlude follows, then Slim Kid shines on the premium M-Walk produced "Moment In Time", a track dedicated to those who died to young. The Pharcyde talk about their ambitions to make it on "Hustle". Backed by some heavier sounding beats, Pharcyde then deliver "Devil Music". The album closes off with the "The E.N.D.", a track, which has the Pharcyde giving thanks, Kamau delivers a memorable on point guest verse. The Pharcyde delivered original and memorable music with their last major release "Labcabincalifornia".

Very Solid Sophmore album.......2005-04-22

I remember i rushed to the store to buy 'LabinCalifornia' after hearing "Runnin'"....That song still remains one of my favorite tracks of all time....The rest of the album is dope as well....All four mc's do a solid job of providing sick rhymes covering all kinds of topics....The beats on this album are much more polished than their debut album...."Drop" was an instant classic known for its insane beat....

If you're a hip hop fan, this is a must have album

Average customer rating:

What happened to Pharcyde?
You can't not fail to not dislike this album!!!
pharcyde the real mcs of hip hop
WORD TO THE WISE
Recognize a classic when you see one!

Labcabincalifornia
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Bullshit
Pharcyde
Groupie Therapy
Runnin'
She Said
Splattitorium
Somethin' That Means Somethin'
All Live
Drop
Hey You
Y?
It's All Good!
Moment in Time
Hustle - Big Boy, The Pharcyde, , Schmooche Cat
Little D
Devil Music
E.N.D.

Amazon.com

People who love the idea of hip-hop and believe it can be as complex and broadly emotional as any music, but who are weary of the rigidity with which rappers define themselves, salivate over groups like the Pharcyde. The foursome comes from the gangsta rap mecca of South Central L.A. but their musical vision veers closer to the worldwide vibe of east coasters De La Soul than any Gat-toting sellout. Their 1992 debut Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde unveiled a group with flair and personality--both smart and whimsical--and an honesty rarely heard in rhyme.

During the three years that followed its release, group members Imani, Tre, Romye, and Fatlip moved from their Pharcyde Manor in South Central to a suburban L.A. home/studio, Lab Cabin. The long-awaited sophomore effort, Labcabincalifornia, reflected the group's new environment with a sound more polished, more mature, but a lot less uproarious than before.

The group apparently labored meticulously in Lab Cabin, where they cleaned and tightened the Pharcyde sound. But, it seems their upscaled style sanitized the energy and enthusiasm so abundant on Bizarre Ride. Tracks like "Runnin'" and "She Said" roll with more subdued and disciplined west coast jazz/soul samples and feature technically strong but often aimless and uninteresting rapping. Even a promising cut titled "Splattitorium" turns out to be a quiet stoned mumble over mellow piano tinkles. Perhaps with Labcabin, the Pharcyde guys grew too much. Hopefully next time around they'll remember how to be kids again. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

What happened to Pharcyde?.......2006-03-01

After listening to the astonishingly high-energy, zany, and outrageously fun album that is Bizarre Ride II - from heavily-mixed tracks like Soul Flower to technically brilliant pieces like Otha Fish this album was at best a modest effort and at worst a huge disappointment. It was as if suddenly Pharcyde decided that they wanted to build mainstream street cred that they didn't ever need to begin with. So instead of injecting their songs with the usual mix of low-key hysteria and crackling lyrics, we get a rather milquetoast album that bores more than it thrills - they spend half the time talking about how they're "real" as if they are somehow ashamed of their last album being so intensely different! There are a couple of decent tracks, but in all honesty I never listen to this album anymore. I tried again a year or so ago but when I could listen to Bizarre Ride instead I reach for that one instead. What makes Pharcyde unique and worthy of the hip hop hall of fame is on that album, not this one.

You can't not fail to not dislike this album!!!.......2001-01-13

Labcabincalifornia is actually several notches above the Pharcyde's debut, which had only one song that is superior to anything on Labcabin ("caught 'em in the a** on the downstroke!"). This effort is much more the creative and rich, engaging listen. On Labcabin the Pharcyde show a wonderful blend of soul, play (some, of course, tasteless), rap, and great beats. This is one of the few albums I know of that makes a suitable heir to 70s soul because, unlike a milktoast act such as Maxwell or ultra-sheen cr*p pop like Missy Elliot, the Pharcyde update soul and have some grit, just as Stevie, Marvin, Curtis, etc. did in the early 70s. In my book this is also one of the top 10 hip hop albums of the decade. Miss it at your peril!

pharcyde the real mcs of hip hop.......2001-01-12

i heard the pharcyede and i have been a fan sinece i first heard them with runnin and to this day i still give the cd the respecful props that it deserves i believe that the pharcyde is a great lyricial group including fat lip and if it means anything to fat lip and the pharcyede keep making the records and rockin the mic tight

WORD TO THE WISE.......2000-11-26

This album is dope, theres not much more you can really say about it. Its HipHop at its finest, its not like some of the corny "hiphip" today. its real, the beats are smooth, and the lyrics fit perfectly within. So if you want some real HipHop pick up this one.

Recognize a classic when you see one!.......2000-04-15

I'm tired. I am tired of having to wait years between decent hip cop cds that I can listen to and absorb and get something new from everytime I listen to it. I long for the mid 90's, when, in my opinion, hip hop was at its prime. And folks, this CD embodied that spirit of innovation and fun that made me fall in love with hip hop.

I remember when the source robbed this CD, giving it only 3 1/2 mics(?). I was mad as hell, but after they gave Master P and Westside Connect praises, I realized how wack and political the source had become. I think that when this cd came out, there was a battle within the industry between being all about the cash and all about the art. We know who won that battle. It set the stage for characters like Jay-Z and Mase to come in and cash in with unoriginal, recycled production a la puff.

Recognize that this is one of the best hip hop contributions ever. Fatlip delivered some of the most memorable verses put on wax. And the production by Jay Dee was fresh and original, as opposed to his work with the Ummah that has sadly become predictable (with his patented beat manipulations that have grown tiresome - check out love movement by tribe, although his work on Common's last joint is alot better). The attitude was fun and innovative. This here joint represents what we lost with the evolution of the rap industry. If you don't have it, you are not hip hop, money. Go get it.

Labcabincalifornia
Average customer rating:

What happened to Pharcyde?

You can't not fail to not dislike this album!!!

pharcyde the real mcs of hip hop

WORD TO THE WISE

Recognize a classic when you see one!

Labcabincalifornia
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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Tracks:

Bullshit
Pharcyde
Groupie Therapy
Runnin'
She Said
Splattitorium
Somethin' That Means Somethin'
All Live
Drop
Hey You
Y?
It's All Good!
Moment In Time
The Hustle
Little D
Devil Music
The E.N.D.

Amazon.com

People who love the idea of hip-hop and believe it can be as complex and broadly emotional as any music, but who are weary of the rigidity with which rappers define themselves, salivate over groups like the Pharcyde. The foursome comes from the gangsta rap mecca of South Central L.A. but their musical vision veers closer to the worldwide vibe of east coasters De La Soul than any Gat-toting sellout. Their 1992 debut Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde unveiled a group with flair and personality--both smart and whimsical--and an honesty rarely heard in rhyme.

During the three years that followed its release, group members Imani, Tre, Romye, and Fatlip moved from their Pharcyde Manor in South Central to a suburban L.A. home/studio, Lab Cabin. The long-awaited sophomore effort, Labcabincalifornia, reflected the group's new environment with a sound more polished, more mature, but a lot less uproarious than before.

The group apparently labored meticulously in Lab Cabin, where they cleaned and tightened the Pharcyde sound. But, it seems their upscaled style sanitized the energy and enthusiasm so abundant on Bizarre Ride. Tracks like "Runnin'" and "She Said" roll with more subdued and disciplined west coast jazz/soul samples and feature technically strong but often aimless and uninteresting rapping. Even a promising cut titled "Splattitorium" turns out to be a quiet stoned mumble over mellow piano tinkles. Perhaps with Labcabin, the Pharcyde guys grew too much. Hopefully next time around they'll remember how to be kids again. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

What happened to Pharcyde?.......2006-03-01

You can't not fail to not dislike this album!!!.......2001-01-13

pharcyde the real mcs of hip hop.......2001-01-12

WORD TO THE WISE.......2000-11-26

Recognize a classic when you see one!.......2000-04-15

Recognize that this is one of the best hip hop contributions ever. Fatlip delivered some of the most memorable verses put on wax. And the production by Jay Dee was fresh and original, as opposed to his work with the Ummah that has sadly become predictable (with his patented beat manipulations that have grown tiresome - check out love movement by tribe, although his work on Common's last joint is alot better). The attitude was fun and innovative. This here joint represents what we lost with the evolution of the rap industry. If you don't have it, you are not hip hop, money. Go get it.

Labcabincalifornia
Average customer rating:

What happened to Pharcyde?

You can't not fail to not dislike this album!!!

pharcyde the real mcs of hip hop

WORD TO THE WISE

Recognize a classic when you see one!

Labcabincalifornia
The Pharcyde
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

Bullshit
Pharcyde
Groupie Therapy
Runnin'
She Said
Splattitorium
Somethin' That Means Somethin'
All Live
Drop
Hey You
Y?
It's All Good!
Moment in Time
Hustle - Big Boy, The Pharcyde, , Schmooche Cat
Little D
Devil Music
E.N.D.

Amazon.com

People who love the idea of hip-hop and believe it can be as complex and broadly emotional as any music, but who are weary of the rigidity with which rappers define themselves, salivate over groups like the Pharcyde. The foursome comes from the gangsta rap mecca of South Central L.A. but their musical vision veers closer to the worldwide vibe of east coasters De La Soul than any Gat-toting sellout. Their 1992 debut Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde unveiled a group with flair and personality--both smart and whimsical--and an honesty rarely heard in rhyme.

During the three years that followed its release, group members Imani, Tre, Romye, and Fatlip moved from their Pharcyde Manor in South Central to a suburban L.A. home/studio, Lab Cabin. The long-awaited sophomore effort, Labcabincalifornia, reflected the group's new environment with a sound more polished, more mature, but a lot less uproarious than before.

The group apparently labored meticulously in Lab Cabin, where they cleaned and tightened the Pharcyde sound. But, it seems their upscaled style sanitized the energy and enthusiasm so abundant on Bizarre Ride. Tracks like "Runnin'" and "She Said" roll with more subdued and disciplined west coast jazz/soul samples and feature technically strong but often aimless and uninteresting rapping. Even a promising cut titled "Splattitorium" turns out to be a quiet stoned mumble over mellow piano tinkles. Perhaps with Labcabin, the Pharcyde guys grew too much. Hopefully next time around they'll remember how to be kids again. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

What happened to Pharcyde?.......2006-03-01

You can't not fail to not dislike this album!!!.......2001-01-13

pharcyde the real mcs of hip hop.......2001-01-12

WORD TO THE WISE.......2000-11-26

Recognize a classic when you see one!.......2000-04-15

Recognize that this is one of the best hip hop contributions ever. Fatlip delivered some of the most memorable verses put on wax. And the production by Jay Dee was fresh and original, as opposed to his work with the Ummah that has sadly become predictable (with his patented beat manipulations that have grown tiresome - check out love movement by tribe, although his work on Common's last joint is alot better). The attitude was fun and innovative. This here joint represents what we lost with the evolution of the rap industry. If you don't have it, you are not hip hop, money. Go get it.

Labcabincalifornia
Average customer rating:
Labcabincalifornia
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music
General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000008PY1
Release Date: 1995-11-14

Labcabincalifornia
Average customer rating:
Labcabincalifornia
The Pharcyde
Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000006KQA
Release Date: 1997-06-10