The Pharcyde
Ground-breaking alternative LA hip hop pioneers The Pharcyde are making a special appearance at Tapapakanga Beach next February!
They celebrate three decades since the release of their seminal debut album with a block-rocking golden era party!
"Bizarre Rise II The Pharcyde” is considered an all-time classic album by music critics and hip hop fans alike and presented a refreshing departure from the then-dominant West Coast ‘gangsta rap’ sound. The albums’ smooth, jazzy production and light hearted, playful, yet intricate lyrics gained immediate traction, earning Billboard positions as well as a Gold-certified single, Passing Me By.
The Pharcyde were major contributors to the establishment of an innovative 90’s West Coast ‘indie rap’ scene that would produce acts like Souls of Mischief, Hieroglyphics and Jurassic 5 and gain loyal fanbases worldwide
Younger listeners have been (re)discovering The Pharcyde’s timeless sound, with Australian & NZ cities consistently in the top 10 on the act's Spotify account.
Whether you experienced the excitement of the rap’s golden era in person, or have only recently discovered this game-changing period of popular music, do not miss this essential celebration of authentic hip hop culture, boundless creativity and unapologetically fun vibes.