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Drop (The Pharcyde song)

"Drop" is a single by American alternative hip-hop group the Pharcyde, released in August 10, 1995 as the second single for the group's second album, Labcabincalifornia. The single contains a reversed sample of Dorothy Ashby's recording of "Django", originally by the Modern Jazz Quartet, as well as a vocal sample of the Beastie Boys song "The New Style", using the titular "mmm..... drop" line delivered during a drop to create its hook.

Music video

The music video for "Drop" was directed by Spike Jonze and filmed in Los Angeles. The video features Ad-Rock and Mike D in a cameo, artwork by pro skater Mark Gonzales, and footage of the group performing the song backwards, played in reverse.

Track listings

A-Side
  1. Drop (Beatminerz Remix) (4:15)
  2. Drop (Radio Remix) (3:45)
  3. Drop (Beatminerz Remix Instrumental) (4:15)
B-Side
  1. Runnin' (Jay Dee Remix) (4:30)
  2. Y? (Be Like That) (Jay Dee Remix) (4:45)
  3. Y? (Be Like That) (LP Version) (4:50)
  4. Y? (Be Like That) (Jay Dee Remix Instrumental) (4:45)

Charts

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