Labcabincalifornia [Explicit Lyrics]

Pharcyde | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 20, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Delicious Vinyl
• ASIN: B00005A09J
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,428 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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. The Hustle

15. Little D

16. Devil Music

17. The E.N.D.

Editorial Reviews

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No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: PHARCYDE
Title: LABCABINCALIFORNIA
Street Release Date: 03/20/2001
Domestic
Genre: RAP/HIP HOP

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mature, artistic, and focused, January 3, 2007

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ctrx ('bout to show you how the EAST COAST rocks...) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Labcabincalifornia (Audio CD)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hiphop at its finest, September 26, 2001

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Scoop (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Labcabincalifornia (Audio CD)

This album is incredible. Some albums take you back to a certain time and place and this is one of them. The rappers in pharcyde perfectly complement each other, whether rapping about girls, fame, life, funny stuff, or sad stories. Its got a darker edge to it than Bizarre Ride and a real reflective laid back mood. Soulful hiphop. Pick it up.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Pharcyde - Labcabincalifornia, July 20, 2005

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Constant - See all my reviews

This review is from: Labcabincalifornia (Audio CD)

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".