: The members spent weeks with linguistics specialists to learn how to phonetically wrap their lyrics in reverse. When played back forward, the group appears to move normally while the world around them—including pedestrians and flowing water—moves backward.
: To match the reversed sample in the song, the entire video was filmed with the group performing their actions and lyrics backward.
: Reviewers often describe the sound as a "chill vibe" with incredible wordplay and delivery. While Labcabincalifornia was initially criticized for lacking the humor of their debut, "Drop" is now hailed as a masterpiece of creative problem-solving and inventive nature. The Iconic Music Video The Pharcyde - Drop
: Dilla masterfully flipped a reversed harp sample from Dorothy Ashby’s " Django ".
Directed by , the music video is frequently cited as one of the most innovative in hip-hop history. : The members spent weeks with linguistics specialists
The track is anchored by a landmark production from a young (then Jay Dee).
: It features the iconic vocal sample of the line "mmm..... drop" from the Beastie Boys song "The New Style". : Reviewers often describe the sound as a
: The video features cameos from Adrock and Mike D of the Beastie Boys, as well as legendary skateboarder Mark Gonzales . Critical Reception