Dad reacts to The Pharcyde "Passin' Me By"

[@theadman2315]

He needs to hear tribe called quest. I'm surprised that hasn't come up yet.

[@chrisowens9450]

So much this. Low End Theory is a hip hop staple and should be listened to anyone who likes hip hop

[@SebastienT]

Definitely!

[@hb6747]

What track would you pick for him?

[@theadman2315]

@@hb6747 can in kick it would be the obvious first choice I think because he probably knows lou reed, but honestly an album list to low end theory would be great since it's easily top 5 all time

[@SebastienT]

@@hb6747 May I suggest "Jazz (We've Got)", "Buggin' Out", "Check the Rhime", "Scenario", Vibes and Stuff" from Low End Theory. Or "Electric Relaxation", "Oh My God", "Sucka Nigga", "Award Tour"…

[@JustSomeGoy]

The Pharsyde is EXTREMELY underrated.

[@neil5679]

I LOVE "OH SHIT"

[@buitenwesten8444]

My dad passed away, afterwards I discoverd your channel. I"d loved to this with him and I'm living vicariously through you both.. Thank you so much!

[@pajamas6018]

same

[@TheJerbol]

I wish me and my dad had this relationship but it'll never happen. I feel your loss tho b

[@jaimehurtado2138]

My condolences guys, I found this Channel & wanted to show it to my dad ever since but unfortunately he also passed away last year before I could travel to Colombia to see him and ever since this channel has been so much more important to me because it just reminds me of sharing music with my music loving dad. Much love Kai & Dad

[@marcogonzalez3582]

Bro that’s how I found them too. Lost my pops January 2021 and I still ain’t right. Sending love to you and the family, g. Peace.

[@frontroom]

❤

[@MaxineShaw_84]

The way I lit up when Dad caught the Hendrix sample right away. 😁 I know that's right, sir! Loll

[@shakarussanders9911]

That was cool 😊

[@GodlessG0D]

Omg, he hasn't heard A Tribe Called Quest... It's time to get him started on their discography!

[@borja6436]

The Pharcyde was way in the future with their Music , 92 and this still sounds so good an fresh

[@havoc1zero]

I was literally introducing my son to this song yesterday. He’s 17 and loved it. Crazy how y’all are talking about it today. The universe is awesome man👊🏼

[@Reefs___Muffs___Mom]

Another classic I was in high school when Passin Me By Came out. 26 years after the release I introduced my son to this

[@ferre77]

I remember hearing this all the time on the radio as a kid. I really miss the samples from the 90s and the carefree lyrics from that time. If you didn’t grow up during the 90s I feel sorry for you. It was a beautiful time for music.

[@jonncockrell3606]

I grew up in the 60-70s . I feel sorry for you!

[@iesickboy]

I graduated in '95, so I was right in the middle of it. I miss the time, but not being that age.

[@IndomitableAde]

No sympathy necessary. Those of us who grew up in the 70s and lived through the 90s remember the time quite well since we were old enough to drive, buy our own concert tickets and drink . 😁

[@gpproductionz]

Pharcyde said they formed after watching Freestyle Fellowship perform. They were like the Tribe Called Quest of LA. You should react to Inner City Boundaries, it's a must listen 🔥

[@deed8915]

❤❤❤❤Good Life crew

[@ghidrah76]

Yess!!!! Pharcyde!!! I had this back on cassette tape right after high school. One of the best albums of the early 90’s era. Grateful that your dad gets to hear this dope group

[@isaacd4454]

Passin me by and 93 til two of my top 5 songs of all time

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

Exquisite taste !

[@ginobenatti7830]

Seeing Pharcyde and souls of mischief in 2 weeks

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

@@ginobenatti7830 I’m freaking jealous! 😭

[@dawb86]

Maaannn, gangsta rap got all the press but the West coast quietly had something else bubbling up on the underground that was arguably even better from the likes of Pharcyde, Tha Alkaholiks, Souls of Mischief, Ras Kass, Freestyle Fellowship, Saafir, Del, Lootpack, Jurassic 5, and Blackalicious, just to name a FEW.....

[@lenghel420]

​@@ginobenatti7830 i went to the pharcyde 1 month ago and its so worth it, one of the best shows i went to

[@nygwill88]

A Tribe Called Quest is from the east. Queens, Ny to be exact

[@frontroom]

oops I misspoke, my bad!

[@John__Dough]

I’m surprised they haven’t done them yet. They definitely influenced a lot of artists after them.

[@soniaocasio-almonte7146]

@@frontroomyou definitely have to do one on ATCQ. Queens, NY finest. 🥰♥️🥰

[@vredeling]

Always liked the 'Drop' video as a teen. Recorded backwards.

[@ghidrah76]

Even the video being backwards!

[@ant_the_rant]

an incredible video done by famous director Spike Jonze.

[@vredeling]

@@ant_the_rant Never knew that. But now it makes sense.

[@michaelbrome561]

The snap crackle pop is in the Quincy jones sample Summer in the city. It would simply be that way because the actual vinyl record J Swift owned was old, probably an original pressing from 1973. Notice fatlips verse, the sample is filtered (all the high pitch frequency is compressed into the low so you don't hear the crackling, then halfway through its unfiltered and you hear the organ and the crackling again. One of my favourite songs of any genre. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@PacificCoastHustle]

The snap crackle and pop is called “popcorn” it’s inherently in vinyl, especially with records that have been used. Some producers would enhance popcorn sounds with samples to make the songs grittier. Also, early EQing couldn’t remove popcorn sounds in all cases.

[@chrismorale_]

The weird thing is when looking for that static in sound packs to make beats, it's labeled "bacon". I used to make joints with no samples and just add that to it. Erick Sermon did it in one of his best making vids. Craziness.

[@LYBism]

"Nevertheless, I'll say it again," that is echoed in the chorus of this song is from Whoodini's song, FRIENDS. The line is, "Nevertheless, I'll say it again that these are the people that we call friends."

[@zachp5701]

You should show your pops Camp Lo "Coolie High"!! ✌️

[@bearfighting]

…and Luchini

[@EminJai]

Yes. I still listen to and watch BOTH videos like they just came out.

[@Taj_Rahine]

Yes, that would be nuts.

[@druid5561]

I’m so envious of you and your dads relationship but in a great way. It’s amazing to see what you all have. I wish my father and I could sit down and just listen to music. I haven’t seen him in 7 years. Much love man

[@PINK666FM]

This was the year Dr Dre's The Chronic RULED our CD decks. We had shit from Ice Cube, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Das Efx, Eric B & Rakim, Redman, BDP, Lord Finesse, Da Lench Mob, Paris, Arrested Development, DJ Quik, MC Serch, XClan, Pos K, Grand Puba, House of Pain, Public Enemy and man oh man, did this track get stuck in all of our heads despite all of those distractions!!

[@vredeling]

Nice reaction.

[@ck240sx]

This and "your momma" 😂 What a great time in music history to grow up.

[@MegiddoTheImmaculate]

Damn you had a CD player back then? I was still rocking the cassettes.

[@corimyers4985]

Golden age of hip hop. I kept this song and I Get Around, Tu Pac and Digital Underground on constant rotation via cassette AND CD.

[@chrisowens9450]

I broke out my Arrested Development album just last week.

[@Montweezy]

If you guys like the Pharcyde you will definitely love Jurassic 5. Its a big group with 2 different DJs. J5 is amazing live also!

[@ck240sx]

Such an underrated group. Both Djs have great solo work also

[@Montweezy]

@@ck240sx Absolutely! They are so good live together. Last time I saw them live was in 2000. I think they are broken up now though.

[@JusDOrange9470]

​@@MontweezyI saw them 2015 at the Royal Arena Festival here in switzerland. You can find it on youtube, it's a must see. The DJ's made a great show after the concert, scratching on a big turntable who was installed on the stage. and they had some crazy instruments😂

[@Montweezy]

@@JusDOrange9470 That's cool! Last time I saw them was in 2000 with Dilated Peoples.

[@LetsGoPens528]

Discovered them through College Hoops 2K8, one of the best groups!

[@Only1Science]

Some vinyl was dirty due to wear and tear and age of the records. It became a part of the sound. Stack enough samples and the snap and crackling will get loud. It really comes to light during mastering when they add compression and other processes to bring up the levels to industry standard.

[@wellplayod1957]

i clicked this so fast. probably my favourite pharcyde song.

[@jessewest5456]

The track "Otha Fish" from this album is my favorite hip hop song of all time!

[@JusDOrange9470]

The whole Album is a vibe. And i finally saw them live last month in zurich. Imani jumping arround on stage like a 15year old b-boy. A lot of the big names in Hip Hop just live from the name they made back in the days. But these guys are still on top.❤

[@dawb86]

Yeah "Otha Fish" is incredible. I feel like no one can bounce like the South and the East has traditionally always had the purest lyricists but when it comes to flow, THAT crown goes to the west. No one does what Cali rappers do from a melodic standpoint. You even think a lot of people believe Bone Thugs got their style of flowing from Myka Nyne of Freestyle Fellowship........

[@tm8463]

Drop by The Pharcyde plus the music video was my favorite

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Producers were not using fresh brand new vinyl albums when sampling, they were typically old and used.

[@key8422]

Wow...Pops called out Hendrix in a nanosecond. Much respect!

[@hughmyrongaines]

Beautiful time spent together with your dad. I bet you that he absolutely LOVES that you guys have this together. That's what matters.

[@stevenguevara2184]

You gotta show Him the video it’s terrific

[@phillip6868]

Do A Tribe Called Quest - Check the Rhyme

[@Montweezy]

Or buggin out!, Scenario, Can I kick it, left my wallet in el Segundo.

[@Daprettyriicann]

i fell in loveee with this song when i was super young, im so happy too see it’s still loved & appreciated 🤍🤍🤍

[@215_Philly_4for4]

8:05 the way your dad immediately picked up “are you experienced” by Jimi Hendrix was awesome. Music is universal. Connecting generations with one another through sampling and recycling. Some see it as knockoff , but I’m glad to see your dad isn’t closed minded and is welcoming to that sort of thing. The main sample is Quincey Jones - summer in the city.

[@TheJerbol]

Sampling in old school hip hop was almost like an exorcism, taking the soul out the record and putting it to new wax

[@JusDOrange9470]

😂😂😂

[@brianhansen6189]

Pharcyde was also highly influenced by Freestyle Fellowship. That slightly faster couple of bars toward the end were likely inspired by FF member P.E.A.C.E. who Fatlip specifically mentions in his documentary.

[@lemarcusmalvo3311]

Seriously? 93 til infinity people! I'm good with passin me by though

[@Montweezy]

Yeah I saw Souls of Mischief with the Wu-Tang and that was an amazing concert

[@coSocks]

​@@Montweezy that sounds like an incredible experience, hope you enjoyed it bro

[@TheJerbol]

@@Montweezy ho man that's awesome

[@ghidrah76]

Either or.. both songs were a staple in my hip hop life!

[@Cellardoor.]

But. Now there she goes again the dopest Ethiopian...

[@nuffrespect1248]

THIS CHANNEL NEEDS TO GET MORE SUBSCRIBERS.ITS INFORMATIVE AND ADDICTIVE AT THE SAME TIME

[@deucedaprodeuca]

The crackling wasn't left in or applied. In the beginnings of hip-hop, we worked with what we had and had absolutely no way to take it out. People that didn't have the equipment to make their own beats, used a lot of samples. The crackling is incidental and sounded good. It was just there. It's like watching a movie and seeing insects in the background. You don't add them in or take them out. They're just there and it works. It's part of nature. It was later that people started to choose to add it in or take it out, and this was only after equipment had the ability to do so and people either wanted a clean sound, or a nostalgic authentic old sound. In the beginning, it wasn't a choice. I know... I was there.

[@heatherbdmv]

@thefrontroom I’m a huge old school head, and I love these videos. Cannot believe you haven’t listened to my all time fav group, A Tribe Called Quest. Also, I HIGHLY recommend you listen to “Luchini” from Camp Lo. Produced by Pete Rock. Camp Lo is one of the most underrated groups. They had record label issues that kinda sank their career before they could really take off. I know your dad will love them. They’ve got a very unique 70s Blaxploitation mixed with jazz sound.

[@ChapTone]

The Pharcyde made LA Hip Hop proud! My favorite group of all time!!!! Big ups for doing this!

[@jdovma1]

Fat Lip with one of the most memorable verses of al time.

[@DannyBedo]

Honestly my favorite song to skateboard to, this “dont sweat the technique” and “express yourself” are perfect for crazing to

[@sammyjinga]

Thanks for doing this one. This is a truly magnificent track. Needs to be heard by more people.

[@88rkinlaw]

Epitome of hip hop. Incredible samples. Incredible lyrics and a dope message.

[@chloecrockett6830]

I was a sophomore in highschool when this came out and we listened to this album relentlessly. Another album from 1992 he might love is Guru’s Jazzmatazz Volume 1.

[@JusDOrange9470]

I smoked to much weed back in the days. So i can't remember years. But i googled 1992 Hip Hop Albums....damn. Gang Starr - Daily Operation Pete Rock&C.L. Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother Showbiz&A.G. - Runaway Slave Double X Posse - Put ya Boots on Just to name a few of my favorites. By the way, i was born in 1992😁

[@hectorfrausto9705]

J-Cole always felt like a reborn member of the pharcyde, the level of storytelling in the classic pharcyde is crazy

[@curtcomedy4661]

A lot of people don’t know about this one 3xDope - Funky Dividends It’s about women who just want you for your money kind of a one hit wonder, but really good good too

[@deed8915]

Well if I knew you wasn't gone provide for me I wouldn't have talked to you anyway. Straight up 😂😂😂😂😂 (🤭 my favorite part)

[@curtcomedy4661]

@@deed8915 🔥😂😂😂

[@Rolls....Royce....]

Since the beginning of this channel I've been asking you to react to Jedi Mind Tricks - Uncommon Valor. One of the best hip hop verses ever. I want to see your dads reaction.

[@zachp5701]

They both ripped the mic but R.A. was on an entirely other level!! Great suggestion ✌️

[@MegiddoTheImmaculate]

​@@zachp5701that RA verse is one of my all time favorites.

[@frontroom]

We will do it 👍 thanks for your continued support!

[@RebelWithoutABoss]

The "My dear, my dear, my dear" singing part always reminds me of "Moody's Mood For Love" by King Pleasure.

[@wheelerwon]

One of my all time favorite hip hop songs and I’ve been into hip hop since the 70’s

[@Montweezy]

Hip hop didn't start until 1973. 50 years last year. You must be getting up there. At least 60 to actually be able to understand the lyrics. I'm not far behind being 58,

[@wheelerwon]

@@Montweezy I am 55 years old.

[@joshuatmanion8010]

Yesssss Pharcyde, cathing them w Cypress Hill and Souls of Mischief in Vegas

[@owemeanthropology]

fun fact: Pharcyde was a dance group before they were known as a rap group.

[@contesteda]

My comfort channel.

[@soniaocasio-almonte7146]

The Pharcyde was so underrated.

[@wellitsjustG]

thanks guys! love the reactions!DAD nailed IT! Picked off that Hendrix right out of the gate. good ear! Really good guys. At that point for me I would have to read the album or cd to find the samples and then spend a whole day going record store to record store to find and buy the original. It opened my eyes to James Brown, Isley brothers, Average White Band, Parlament and soooo many more. The depth of research you are doing, like here for example, sort of finnished my quest to know the whole story. Great to watch these and come full circle. Thank you.

[@frontroom]

Thanks for your kind words. - Kai’s dad

[@TheMayorChi35]

Your dad knew that was Hendrix off the bat is crazy

[@PHARCYDETV]

Thank you

[@avonlave]

I remember getting this cd as part of the infamous BMG 10 CDs for the price of 1 deal, after having reading a review of the album in some magazine. Whole album is great! Lot of great hip-hop today but I wish more would have the courage to be goofy and vulnerable like Pharcyde.

[@MontyBurns21]

What a great reaction video!!!! Pops continues to impress me. One of my favourite songs of all time. Kudos

[@joshuatmanion8010]

Yes, that Quincy cover of Summer in the City is fun on it's own.

[@OpenSideBar-vr4rr]

There's a Cuban Son group called Los Hacheros, who make new music but on old recording tape so it sounds so beautiful and authentic, like old folk Caribbean music.

[@robthegod9062]

Dad and the samples is the best part

[@chaosnet9374]

Enjoyed the discussion and breakdown a lot, Pharcyde is great. +1 Subscriber!

[@jefflake1581]

Very insightful comment regarding the velocity of tech advances during the 90's. It would be very interesting to see an in-depth look at how tech influenced musical evolution throughout the 90's and early 00's

[@livemodcolorado]

The young man should have asked his pops, "Do you see yourself listening to this on a Saturday while running errands?"

[@Walter_Sobchak_43]

Everyone knows that 15:00 is the part you sing aloud in the car. 😂 Pharcyde are legends.

[@johnettamatthews7473]

Dad is right about the intentional fuzzy sound

[@camdenmaclaren]

You reacted to an absolute treat!!!

[@firelioness363]

The video is all that ... Ode to nineties!!! ... Love that Era ....

[@chaneyanne32]

Love this song. The 90’s hip hop is known for the sax playing

[@missvness730]

I discovered you guys literally just yesterday. And you guys just reacted to one of my favorite songs ever! Lovvvve Passin’ me By..So I appreciate the great song choices and music taste.this a lot. I’ve been binging on the whole channel. I live s ask the appreciation for Erykah Badu and The Roots as well. Need more of them and Biggie too. Keep up the great work! I definitely suggest done Lil Kim, Snoop and Missy Elliot for the future. …. 💙🖤🩶….Gucci Mane Yellow react would be fun too! lol 🤪 💛

[@inkoinfinity2]

15:00 was actually sampled itself by a r&b artist called Joe for his song stutter

[@vizisolutions]

Souls of mischief later on became The Hieroglyphics coming from Oakland California. Del the funky Homosapien aka Deltron 3030 from the group does performances with a live orchesta and DJ Kid Koala that are nothing short of epic. Del was also in the song Feel good inc by The gorillaz.

[@Jerzeejaylive]

Souls of Mischief is part of collective of Hieroglyphics. Del(cousin of Ice Cube) was the leader of sorts but it contained Souls of Mischief, Casual(who is a beast), Domino, Snupe, Pep Love, Mike G. & Mike P. That was the lineup back in the day anyway. And Del was also on Gorillaz, Clint Eastwood & Rock the House.

[@dice268926]

One of my FAVORITE songs, grew up with this

[@jessicab743]

One of my all time favorites

[@rhondaatkins1776]

"Nevertheless, I'll say it again" is from Friends by Whodini

[@lmcclain20]

It should be a crime how you still haven’t did what they do by the roots. Pops would fall in love with that one instantly.

[@chriswhiteiii]

22:09 - 22:19 Wow, thank you for mentioning the Elvis Presley references there. Those went over my head for decades now. Finally someone takes the time to appreciate the Pharcyde song that documented use of modern day words / terminology: "Simp" & "Low-Key" in a disarming way.

[@wilsonreserve6217]

Takes me back to 8th grade and playing this on the blacktop while shooting ball (had it on cassingle lol). If I remember correctly it dropped toward the end of the school year because I remember hearing it being played everywhere that summer. Love it as much now as I did the first time I heard it! Really really good (and fun) album.

[@tslee3008]

Digable Planets would be such a treat.. check them out

[@Cicero82]

Nah, yall definitely have to go back and react to Souls of Mischef’s 93 til Infinity and Medication

[@Montweezy]

For real! I saw them in Wu-Tang in concert about 15 years ago in San Fransisco. Such a great concert that will probably never happen again!

[@blacksunrider313]

In the late 80’ early 90’s Artist purposely kept the crackling sound on the record. It was considered cool and vintage to do so

[@j.b9346]

Love this song… Another good one from the era is-Ahmad Lewis-Back in the day (remix)

[@IndomitableAde]

Oh, snap, not Dad reacting to my favorite hip hop record! I hope he loves it.

[@bk7314]

Pharcyde took inspiration from groups like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and the rest of the Native Tongues collective who were from the East Coast.

[@brandonself6287]

Love that you guys did this song. Would love soul flower remix and pharcyde

[@JbFixCorleone]

Souls of mischief and the pharcyde are right behind wu, gang starr, PE etc… *I would say camp lo is on the same step..

[@playbeyond2388]

Ist time for " LETTER 2 MY UNBORN CHILD"!

[@blcharles602]

Classic Hip-Hop track!!!

[@ginobenatti7830]

Seeing Pharcyde in 2 weeks. RIP dilla

[@albertcumin]

Great choice! Much love from scotland

[@blovetherightusone4201]

Dad is right about the fuzz 😅 that sound only happens when you put the needle to the record ✌️ born in 1977 beautiful song 🎵

[@michaelbarrett4422]

the reason we hear the samples clearer back then was because the artists wanted us to know that they were sampling a dope classic line and for us to know which artist that was. They left a small distortion on them. Now they don't care about shouting out the sampled artist, they just want to sell their own song so they blend in a proven catchy sample seamlessly.

[@frontroom]

That makes sense, thanks. (dad)

[@MissDeniseNicole]

Did not know about the Elvis references! That was a nice fun fact.

[@Mentagasm]

Summer in the City" by Quincy Jones, "125th Street Congress" by Weather Report, and "Are You Experienced?" by The Jimi Hendrix Experience These are 3 of the songs sampled for this song. Thank you both I enjoy watching your vids. My mom and I stay talking about music all the time. I am 52 years old and not only do I know where and what the samples are because the sampled songs are from my childhood but as a young adult at the time when this song and album came out it takes me right back to a place and chokes me up still. Peace from the south side of Chicago.

[@g7924]

one of the best hip hop songs ever made :)

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

This is also sampled from Quincy Jones- Summer In The City… AMAZING TRACK 🔥🔥

[@spencydavila5123]

Just here to comment you and your dad are precious

[@Hooderaw]

The static is something that you get from vinyl samples. I think they enhanced on the beat. Another grouo that applied that sound was The Roots in their song distortion of static. The irony was they were/are a hip hop band that makes it a point to use live instruments.

[@homagethegreaticeworldinc]

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[@dibbdee]

I think, what they got the inspiration for from The Doors movie might be Alabama Song(Whiskey Bar). Listen to it and you might agree. Both song similar and makes sense