With 2017 slowly coming to an end, there are a few things music fans can expect. For hip-hop fans, they will be delighted to learn that one of the most celebrated hip-hop albums of all time is getting the remastered touch. The Pharcyde, Los Angeles hip-hop veterans are celebrating their 25th anniversary of their seminal debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde by releasing an expansive deluxe reissue that will hit stores and computer screens November 17th via Craft Recordings. 

When the album was first released back in 1992, it was deemed a classic of the alternative hip-hop genre with comparrisons to De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest. It included hits such as “Oh Shit,” “Otha Fish,” “Ya Mama,” and the #1 hit “Passin’ Me By.”  A true rite of passage to anyone who calls themselves a hip-hop fan.

With the 25th anniversary set of Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, fans expect it to be available in several formats, including a vinyl package featuring two LPs and three 12-inch singles, and a two-CD set that will feature both the original album and bonus material. There will also be remastered versions of the original album that will be available both digitally and on vinyl, CD and cassette. All the versions are available to pre-order now.

To support the release of the 25th anniversary reissue of Bizarre Ride, WhoSampled have teamed up with Craft Recordings to present an interactive album experience to celebrate the album. Their goal is to tell the story of the group and showcase to fans everywhere their lasting effect on popular music. Dive deep into the story behind the album, flip through some archival photos and press material. The site features infographics, interactive features, a Spotify playlist and even a fun Six Degrees of The Pharcyde. The whole experience will have you occupied for hours.

Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde Track listing:

25th Anniversary (2LP + 3 12″)
LP 1
A1. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude)
A2. Oh Shit
A3. It’s Jigaboo Time (Skit)
A4. 4 Better Or 4 Worse

B1. I’m That Type Of Nigga
B2. If I Were President (Skit)
B3. Soul Flower (Remix)
B4. On The DL

LP 2
A1. Pack The Pipe (Interlude)
A2. Officer
A3. Ya Mama
A4. Passin’ Me By

B1. Otha Fish
B2. Quinton’s On The Way (Skit)
B3. Pack The Pipe
B4. Return Of The B-Boy

“YA MAMA” 12″
A1. Ya Mama (Murphy Mix)
A2. Ya Mama (Cosby Mix)

B1. I’m That Type Of Nigga
B2. Soul Flower (Remix)

“PASSIN’ ME BY” 12″
A1. Passin’ Me By (Video Remix)
A2. Passin’ Me By (Video Instrumental)
A3. Passin’ Me By (Acpella)

B1. Pork
B2. Pork (Cosby Edit)
B3. Pork (Instrumental)

“OTHA FISH” 12″
A1. Video Edit
A2. L.A. Jay Remix
A3. Video Edit Inst.

B1. The Angel Remix
B2. Passin’ Me By (Fly As Pie Mix)

25th Anniversary Deluxe (2CD)
DISC 1
1. 4 Better Or 4 Worse (Interlude)
2. Oh Shit
3. It’s Jigaboo Time (Skit)
4. 4 Better Or 4 Worse
5. I’m That Type Of Nigga
6. If I Were President (Skit)
7. Soul Flower (Remix)
8. On The DL
9. Pack The Pipe (Interlude)
10. Officer
11. Ya Mama
12. Passin’ Me By
13. Otha Fish
14. Quinton’s On The Way (Skit)
15. Pack The Pipe
16. Return Of The B-Boy

Bonus Tracks
DISC 2
1. Pork
2. Panty Raid
3. Live @ Dodger Stadium
4. Ya Mama (Murphy Mix)
5. Ya Mama (J-Swift Mix)
6. Passin’ Me By (Fly As Pie Mix)
7. Passin’ Me By (Instrumental)
8. Otha Fish (L.A. Jay Remix)
9. Otha Fish (The Angel Remix)
10. Soul Flower (Dogs Bollocks Remix)
11. I’m That Type Of Nigga (Straight Up Faded Mix)
12. Passin’ Me By (Acapella)
13. Ya Mama (Acapella)
14. Otha Fish (Acapella)
15. Soul Flower (Remix) (Acapella)
16. 4 Better or 4 Worse (Acapella)

Upcoming tour dates:
Saturday, Nov. 4 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Friday, Nov. 17 – Denver, CO – Ophelia’s
Saturday, Nov. 18 – Denver, CO – Ophelia’s
Thursday, Dec. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo by Microsoft **
Saturday, Jan. 6 – Oakland, CA – Yoshi’s Jazz Club

** with Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, and Del the Funky Homosapien

Photo credit by Richard Saethang