Drop

The Pharcyde

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"Drop" is a single by alternative hip hop group The Pharcyde, released in 1995 as the second single for the group's second album, Labcabincalifornia. The single contains a vocal sample of the Beastie Boys song "The New Style", using the titular "mmm..... drop" line delivered during a drop to create its hook.


Year:
1995
5:34
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[Bootie Brown:]
Let me freak the funk,
Obsolete is the punk that talk more junk than Sanford sells
I jet propel at a rate that complice their mental state
As I invade their masquerade
They couldn't fade with a clipper blade
10 years in the trade is not enough, you can't cut it
I let you take a swing, and you bunted
For an easy out, I leave mc's with doubt
Of exceeding, my name is Bottie Brown and I'm proceeding, leading,
They try to follow but they're shallow and hollow
I can see right through them like an empty 40 bottle, of O.E.
They have no key, or no clue
To the game at all, now they washed up
Hung out to dry
Standing looking stupid, wondering why
(why man?)
It was the fame, that they tried to get
Now they walking around talking about represent
And keep it real, but I got to appeal
Cause they existing in a fantasy when holding the steel

[Slim Kid 3:]
Rock a bye baby,
Listen to my heart pumping to a fine ravine
Of all things it's a vain of a shrine
All missions impossible are possible, cause I'm
Heading for a new sector 365 days from now, I'll
Wipe the sweat from my brow
And each and every true will stick, or fall from the sky of my cloud nine
From homies all the way to chics, no matter how fine
Controlling is a swollen way to wreck a proud mind
You hold it in your hands and watch a man start crying
Tear after tear in the puppet man's hands
Every time you take a stance you do the puppet man's dance
And the worlds at a stand-still
Deep in broken mansville, trapped in the moat with an anvil, still
Killing yourself, and dogging ya health
You ain't amphibious, so grab a hold of yourself

[Knumbskull #1:]
Shit is-shit is ill, my flow still will spill
Toxic slick to shock you sick like electrocute
When I execute, acutely over the rhythm
On those that pollute, extra dosages is what I gotta give em
Got em mad and trembling
Cause I been up in my lad assembling
Missiles, to bomb the enemy
Because they envy me, and the making of my mad currency
Currently I think we're in a state of an emergency
Cause niggas done sold their souls, and now their souls is hollow
And I think they can't follow
They can't swallow, the truth because it hurts
This is how I put it down, this is my earth, my turf
The worth of my birth is a billion, and you know what time it is
I'm going to make a million

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The Pharcyde

The Pharcyde /ˈfɑrsaɪd/ is an alternative hip hop group based in South Central Los Angeles. The original four members of the group are Imani (Emandu Wilcox), Slimkid3 (Trevant Hardson), Bootie Brown (Romye Robinson) and Fatlip (Derrick Stewart). DJ Mark Luv was the group's first DJ, followed by producer J-Swift and then J Dilla.[citation needed] The group is best known for the hit singles "Drop", "Passin' Me By" and "Runnin'", as well as their first album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. more »

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Written by: Derrick Stewart, Emandu Imani Rashaan Wilcox, Romye Robinson, Trevant Jermaine Hardson

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Release Information
"Drop" is a single track by the American alternative hip-hop group The Pharcyde, released in 1995 under the Delicious Vinyl label.
Album Fact
The song is from the group's second studio album, "Labcabincalifornia". The album was generally well received by critics and considered more mature and focused than their debut album.
Music Video Significance
The music video for "Drop" is particularly noted for its unique direction. Directed by acclaimed director Spike Jonze, it was shot entirely in reverse but readjusted to match the forward playing track.
Producer Credit
The song beat was produced by the iconic musician J Dilla. It's one of the earlier examples of his innovative style that later found him regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop producers.
Sampling
"Drop" features a prevalent sample from the Beastie Boys' song, "The New Style".
Beastie Boys Connection
The track's connection with Beastie Boys extends beyond sampling. They teach The Pharcyde the backwards lip-syncing required for the video and even have a brief cameo.
Lyrics and Style
The lyrics showcase The Pharcyde's distinct rapping style, with verses that are dense with wordplay, cultural references, and complex rhyming schemes.
Chart Performance
"Drop" wasn't a major chart hit, but it's often cited by fans and critics as one of the group's most enduring songs.
Cultural Influence
The innovative video for "Drop" has been cited as an inspiration for many music videos that followed, setting a standard for visual creativity in hip-hop videos.
Long-lasting Impact
More than 25 years after its release, "Drop" remains a staple in The Pharcyde's discography and a favorite among hip-hop enthusiasts for its innovative production, lyrical creativity, and groundbreaking music video.

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