Humboldt Beginnings


Humboldt Beginnings is the fourth studio album by the Pharcyde, released in 2004.
The group was down to two original members for the recording of Humboldt Beginnings: Bootie Brown and Imani. Two additional rappers, Spaceboyboogie X and "Greg" Smooche, appear on several tracks.
A music video was released for the track "Knew U".

Critical reception

AllMusic wrote that "the frequent weed songs are interspersed with club thumpers, smooth '80s-influenced lovers tracks, and one of the most hilariously overblown gangsta tracks ever performed." The Cleveland Scene wrote that "the ganjacentric album... at least acknowledges the stoned-soul picnic that inspired the band's greatest moments." Phoenix New Times wrote that "tight, innovative production and clean, crisp flows contribute to a distinctly original nuance that helps separate the disc further from the group's previous efforts."

Track listing

  1. "Intro: Homegrown"
  2. * Produced by The Pharcyde
  3. "The Uh-Huh"
  4. * Produced by 88-Keys
  5. "Storm"
  6. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X
  7. "Skit"
  8. "Knew U"
  9. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X
  10. "Skit"
  11. "The Art of Sharing"
  12. * Produced by The Pharcyde
  13. "Bongloads II"
  14. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X
  15. "Skit"
  16. "Rules & Regulations"
  17. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X
  18. "Skit"
  19. "Illusions"
  20. * Produced by the Pharcyde
  21. "Mixedgreens"
  22. * Vocals by Destani Wolf, Dee
  23. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X
  24. "Right B4"
  25. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X
  26. "Clouds"
  27. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X
  28. "Skit"
  29. "The Bomb"
  30. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X
  31. "The Climb/Paranoia"
  32. * Produced by The Pharcyde
  33. "Skit"
  34. "Choices"
  35. * Produced by 88-Keys
  36. "Skit"
  37. "Dedication"
  38. * Produced by The Pharcyde
  39. "Outro: Praise" /"Fastlife"
  40. * Produced by Spaceboy Boogie X