The Pharcyde formed in 1989, from South Central Los Angeles. The original four members of the group are Imani, Slimkid3, Bootie Brown and Fatlip. DJ Mark Luv was the groups first DJ, followed by producer J-Swift and then J Dilla. The group is perhaps best known for the hit singles Drop, Passin Me By and Runnin, as well as their first album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde (1992). The group continues to tour and record, both collaboratively and in solo projects