The Monster is a gospel song by an American rapper.
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde is the debut album of American hip hop group The Pharcyde , released on November 24 , 1992 through Delicious Vinyl Records .. The Pharcyde. The Pharcyde. Delicious Vinyl. Delicious Vinyl. hip hop. Hip hop music. The album was produced by former group member J-Swift , and features only one guest appearance , provided by little known Los Angeles rapper Bucwheed -LRB- known then as `` Buckwheat '' from The Wascals -RRB- .. J-Swift. J-Swift. In the years after its release , Bizarre Ride has been hailed by music critics and alternative hip hop fans , as a classic hip hop album along with Souls of Mischief 's 93 'til Infinity , and has appeared in numerous publications ' `` best albums '' lists .. hip hop. Hip hop music. alternative hip hop. alternative hip hop. Souls of Mischief. Souls of Mischief. 93 'til Infinity. 93 'til Infinity. Released during the dominant Gangsta rap era of West Coast hip hop , Bizarre Ride was described as `` refreshing '' due to its playful , light-hearted humor and lush , jazzy production .. hip hop. Hip hop music. Gangsta rap. Gangsta rap. West Coast hip hop. West Coast hip hop. Along with albums such as To Whom It May Concern ... by Freestyle Fellowship , and I Wish My Brother George Was Here by Del tha Funkee Homosapien , Bizarre Ride helped establish a new alternative scene on the West Coast , followed by artists such as Hieroglyphics , The Coup and Jurassic 5 .. Freestyle Fellowship. Freestyle Fellowship. I Wish My Brother George Was Here. I Wish My Brother George Was Here. Del tha Funkee Homosapien. Del tha Funkee Homosapien. Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphics ( band ). The Coup. The Coup. Jurassic 5. Jurassic 5. Despite its wide critical acclaim , the album produced only moderate sales , peaking at No. 75 on the Billboard 200 album chart in 1993 .. However , on the strength of the second single , `` Passin ' Me By '' , the album was certified gold in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America -LRB- RIAA -RRB- on March 28 , 1996 .. gold. Music recording sales certification. Recording Industry Association of America. Recording Industry Association of America