The Pharcyde is an Alternative hip hop group from the West coast of the United States. The group was formed in South Central Los Angeles (now South Los Angeles), where the group's members grew up. The original four members of the group are Imani (Emandu Wilcox), Slimkid3 (Tre Hardson), Bootie Brown (Romye Robinson) and Fatlip (Derrick Stewart). DJ Mark Luv was the group's first DJ, followed by inn
ovative Los Angeles producer J-Swift and then the late J Dilla (formerly known as Jay Dee). The group is best known for the hit singles "Drop", "Passin' Me By" and "Runnin'", as well as their first (GOLD) album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde.
In 2008, Fatlip & Tre Hardson rejoined Imani & Bootie Brown for the Rock The Bells tour. In 2011, Tre performed shows with Imani and Romeye. Imani and Romeye continue to perform together as the Pharcyde around the globe. All original members have solo projects and continue to bedazzle fans everywhere.