Drop (The Pharcyde song)
1995 single by the Pharcyde
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"Drop" is a single by American alternative hip-hop group the Pharcyde, released on August 10, 1995, as the second single for the group's second album, Labcabincalifornia. The single contains a reversed sample of Dorothy Ashby's recording of "Django", originally by the Modern Jazz Quartet, as well as a vocal sample of the Beastie Boys song "The New Style", using the titular "mmm..... drop" line delivered during a drop to create its hook.
| "Drop" | ||||
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| Single by the Pharcyde | ||||
| from the album Labcabincalifornia | ||||
| B-side | "Y? (Be Like That)" | |||
| Released | August 10, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1995 | |||
| Genre | Alternative hip-hop | |||
| Length | 5:36 | |||
| Label | Delicious Vinyl | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Jay Dee | |||
| The Pharcyde singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio sample | ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Drop" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
The music video for "Drop" was directed by Spike Jonze and filmed in Los Angeles. The video features Ad-Rock and Mike D in a cameo, artwork by pro skater Mark Gonzales, and footage of the group performing the song backwards, played in reverse.
Track listings
- A-Side
- Drop (Beatminerz Remix) (4:15)
- Drop (Radio Remix) (3:45)
- Drop (Beatminerz Remix Instrumental) (4:15)
- B-Side
- Runnin' (Jay Dee Remix) (4:30)
- Y? (Be Like That) (Jay Dee Remix) (4:45)
- Y? (Be Like That) (LP Version) (4:50)
- Y? (Be Like That) (Jay Dee Remix Instrumental) (4:45)
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 93 |
| US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[2] | 4 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[3] | 73 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[4] | 5 |
