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Labcabincalifornia is the second album by The Pharcyde , released in 1995, three years after their debut Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde . The album's production was handled by The Pharcyde themselves and Jay Dee , with additional help from Diamond D and M-Walk.
The first single was "Drop ". The video for "Drop" was directed by Spike Jonze , and used footage of the group performing the song backwards, replayed backwards, giving it a surreal quality. The backwards theme of the video is also a reference to the song itself, which features a backwards sample. "Drop" was a hit, as was the follow-up single "Runnin' ," which peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Overall, this album is a more mellow and introspective affair than their debut and features more somber themes such as dealing with fame and success, drug abuse, and broken down relationships.
Album sales compared to Bizarre Ride did not fare as well; the group was not able to reach Gold status.[citation needed ] After Labcabincalifornia was released, Fatlip left the group to concentrate on his solo career.
Track listing
Information is based on the album’s Liner Notes[ 1]
"Bullshit" (T. Hardson/E. Wilcox/R. Robinson/J. Yancey) (“Sing” Sample: C. Bley ) (“Get Up” Sample: B. Marley )
"Pharcyde" (T. Hardson/E. Wilcox/R. Robinson/D. Stewart)
Produced by Bootie Brown
Vocals performed by: (all members of) The Pharcyde
"Groupie Therapy" (Hardson/Wilcox/Robinson/Stewart/Bolden/J. Kirkland ) (“Ladies First” Sample: D. Owens /M. James /A. Peaks /S. Johnson/S. Faber)
Produced by Diamond D
Vocals performed by: The Pharcyde
"Runnin' " (T. Hardson/E. Wilcox/D. Stewart/J. Yancey) (“Saudade” Sample: L. Bonfá /M. Toledo) (“Rock Box” Sample: D. McDaniels /J. Simmons /L. Smith )
"She Said " (T. Hardson/D. Stewart) (“Down” Sample: N. Young ) (“Walk” Sample: J. Zawinul /E. Marrow /J. Rine)
Produced by Slimkid3
Lead vocal performers: Slimkid3, Fatlip
"Splattitorium" (T. Hardson/E. Wilcox/J. Yancey)
Produced by Jay Dee
Lead vocal performer: Imani
"Somethin' That Means Somethin'" (Hardson/Robinson/Stewart/Yancey)
Produced by Jay Dee
Lead vocal performers: Bootie Brown, Slimkid3, Fatlip
"All Live" [Interlude] (T. Hardson/D. Stewart/E. Wilcox/R. Robinson/J. Yancey)
"Drop " (T. Hardson/R. Robinson/E. Wilcox/J. Yancey)
Produced by Jay Dee
Vocals Performed by: Bootie Brown, Slimkid3, Imani, Beastie Boys
"Hey You" (T. Hardson/E. Wilcox) (“Evening” Sample: L. Carr )
Produced by Slimkid3
Vocals performed by: Slimkid3, Imani, The Dramatics
"Y?" (T. Hardson/R. Robinson/E. Wilcox/D. Stewart/J. Yancey)
Produced by Bootie Brown
Co-produced by Jay Dee
Vocals performed by: The Pharcyde
"It's All Good!" [Interlude]
"Moment in Time" (T. Hardson/L. Hackey/M. Walker)
Produced by M-Walk
Co-produced by Slimkid3
Lead vocal performer: Slimkid3
"The Hustle" (R. Robinson/K. Alexander/G. Campbell/R. Shelton/J. McDavid) (“Send” Sample: R. Ayers )
Featuring Big Boy, Schmooche Cat and Randy Mack
Produced by Bootie Brown
Vocals performed by: Bootie Brown
"Little D" [Interlude]
"Devil Music" (R. Robinson/T. Hardson/D. Stewart)
Produced by Fatlip
Lead vocal performers: Slimkid3, Bootie Brown, Fatlip
Shoutout Voice: Imani
"The E.N.D." (E. Wilcox/M. Walker/K. Holloway) (“Sunny” Sample: B. Hebb )
"Emerald Butterfly" [Bonus Track] (Hardson/L.A. Jay)
Produced by SlimKid3 and L.A. Jay
Lead vocal performer: Slimkid3
"Just Don't Matter" [Bonus Track] (Wilcox/Hardson/Jackson Biede)
Produced by Slimkid3
Vocals performed by: Imani, Slimkid3, The Wascals (chorus by Fatlip)
"Heart & Soul" (UK Bonus Track)
Produced by Buckwild
Vocals performed by: The Pharcyde
Additional Personnel
Paul Arnold - Mix Engineer (2-4, 6, 8-12, 15-17)
Big Boy - Additional Lead Vocals (14)
Rick Clifford - Recording Engineer
Bryan Davis - Mix Engineer (7), Recording Engineer
Bob Durham - Keyboards (5)
Jay Dee - Drums (8)
Tim Latham - Mix Engineer (1, 13), Recording Engineer
M-Walk - DJ Scratches
James Mansfield - Mix Engineer (14), Recording Engineer
Tim Nimitz - Mix Engineer (5)
Randy Mack - Additional Lead Vocals (14)
Farnando Pullum - Trumpet (17)
Justin Reinhardt - Fender Rhodes (17), Organ played by (8)
Schmooche Cat - Additional Lead Vocals (14)
Madeline Smith - Sample Clearance Agent
Mark Spier - Sample Clearance Agent
Anthony “Biede” Walker - Recording Engineer
Gary Wallis - Recording Engineer
Sample Credits
Unless otherwise indicated, Information is based on the album’s Liner Notes[ 1]
Bull****
Groupie Therapy
Runnin'
She Said
Splattitorium
Drop
Hey You
Y?
Moment in Time
The Hustle
Devil Music
"Da Mystery of Chess Boxin’" as written and performed by Wu-Tang Clan
The E.N.D.
Emerald Butterfly
Album singles
Single cover
Single information
"Drop "
Released: 1995
B-side: "Y?"
"Runnin' "
Released: 1996
B-side: "Drop"
"She Said "
Released: 1996
B-side: "Somethin' That Means Somethin'"
Album chart positions
Year
Album
Chart positions
Billboard 200
Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums
1995
Labcabincalifornia
#37
#17
Singles chart positions
Studio albums Compilations Singles
References