Accessibility Tools

The Pharcyde : 30 Years of Labcabincalifornia - Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2025

IrelandCork Lavitts Quay Cork Opera House
24 Oct 2025
Starts in 37 day(s)
Add to Google Calendar

More Information

23:55
02:00
40.50

Event Description

An influential alternative rap quartet from South Central Los Angeles, the Pharcyde was formed by MCs/producers Tre ‘Slimkid’ Hardson, Derrick ‘Fatlip’ Stewart, Imani Wilcox, and Romye ‘Booty Brown’ Robinson. Hardson, Wilcox, and Robinson were all dancers and choreographers who met on the L.A. underground club circuit in the late ’80s, worked together for a while, and served a stint as dancers on In Living Color. Stewart, meanwhile, performed at local clubs and eventually hooked up with the others in 1990.

Under the tutelage of Reggie Andrews, a local high-school music teacher, the group learned about the music industry and the process of recording an album. They landed a deal with Delicious Vinyl in 1991, and a year later released their eccentric debut album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, which went gold. After support slots for De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest as well as a successful spot on Lollapalooza’s second stage in 1994, the group released its second album, Labcabincalifornia, which was calmer than their first but no less warped.

After a five-year break which saw little action except for the debut of Stewart as a solo rapper (his single ‘What’s Up Fatlip’ became an underground hit), the Pharcyde returned in late 2000 with their third album, Plain Rap.

Band members: Imani, Fatlip & Slimkid3.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Please Note: While we strive to ensure all event details are accurate at the time of listing, times and other details may occasionally change. Please double-check with the venue or your ticket provider before travelling.

Location of event

Venue Information - Cork Opera House

The region's premier arts and entertainment venue, presenting and producing a diverse programme of performances for each and every member of our community