Pharcyde - Humboldt Beginnings

(2004)

If you are a fan of A tribe Called Quest check this Hip Hop crew out. I First heard them back in the early nineties with the radio hit Passing me by. I didn't know they were still rapping until a friend of mine hooked me up with this album. Apparently this is the last Pharcyde album to be released, due to lack of Publicity. However they seem to still be touring because they were present at Austin's Fun Fun Fest. Anyway Pharcyde Puts The old school Rhyme style over break beats to give you that classic Hip-Hop feel. The Themes of the album seem to be about the struggle of life and Smoking weed all day. There is a few solid tracks like Knew you, Mixed Greens, and Rules and Regulations. The Opening Track Homegrown Is Hilarious and So is The Climb/Paranoia. I wouldn't put this in the underground rap category but if you are a hip hop enthusiast you can appreciate this crew.
BOTTOM LINE : 7/10 Charles Clark- Musician/Producer