The Pharcyde - "Runnin' (Philippians RMX)"
07.17.2008
Echo Park duo remix classic 1995 track
The Song & Video:
Exclusively for Delicious Vinyl's RMXXOLOGY, the Philippians take The Pharcyde's 1995 classic "Runnin'" and update it, giving a new twist to lyrics that still ring true today. The song follows the gang as they come of age, learning to deal with the hardships that come with each phase of life. From scraps in the schoolyard, to institutionalized racism, the boys of The Pharcyde learn to stand up and fight and call on us to do the same. Even young celebrities must deal with life's trials, as Imani sings: "All this calamity is rippin' my sanity/ Can it be I'm a celebrity / Who's on the brink of insanity / Now don't be wishin of / switchin' any positions with me / Cuz when you in my position, it ain't never easy." The serious message of the song is offset by the dreamlike quality the Philippians add to it. A sleepy acoustic guitar riff underscores the beat and synths, creating a hypnotic lyrical and musical combination.
The video mirrors this dream state, depicting The Pharcyde struggling between fantasy, reality, and nightmares. In an edgy turnaround, scenes of the video depict them lounging about a gorgeous plantation manor while being waited on hand-and-foot by white servants. This dreamland keeps being interrupted by hooligans bent on making things difficult for the young members of The Pharcyde. The Philippians make this remix audibly relevant, and when combined with the video make it a trip worth taking.
The Background:
RMXXOLOGY features Delicious Vinyl classics by the likes of Tone-Loc, The Pharcyde, Masta Ace, The Brand New Heavies, and Born Jamericans re-imagined by artists including Peaches, Eminem, Diplo, Hot Chip, Phillipians, Ed Banger's Mr. Flash, and Bobby Evans. The singles for the album have been burning up the charts in the UK and here in the US. Please post buy links if you can!
iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=280495744&s=143441
Streams:
The Pharcyde - "Runnin' (Philippians RMX)"
http://media.audibletreats.com/RMXXOLOGY-Runnin_Philippians_RMX.asx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38D7arDjyZ4
Bobby Evans - "Freakazoid Robots" (RMXXOLOGY Theme)
http://media.audibletreats.com/RMXXOLOGY-Freak_A_Zoid_Robotoz-Bobby_Evans.asx
Peaches & Tone Loc - "Wild Thing" Remix
http://media.audibletreats.com/RMXXOLOGY-Wild_Thing-Peaches_Remix.asx
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVGiqeIDTwI
Eminem - "Slaughtahouse" Remix
http://media.audibletreats.com/RMXXOLOGY-Slaughtahouse_Eminem_Remix.asx
Remix video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcieyuy0SuE
"Bust A Move" (Don Rimini Ravekid Remix)
http://media.audibletreats.com/RMXXOLOGY-Bust_a_Move-Rimini_Remix.asx
RMXXOLOGY Teaser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ92o3l5hnk
Aaron LaCrate & Debonair Samir- Young MC "Know How Theme"
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/DeliciousVinyl/Know_How-Feat_Young_MC.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCtq6d8l60I
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