The L.A. Times chopped it up with the Pharacyde on reuniting and how it feels so good.
People shouldn’t blame it on Fatlip. We were all young and we had
success come at us really fast. We were trying to maneuver through the
madness and we weren’t always making good decisions. There wasn’t one
moment when Fatlip or any of us did something that specifically caused
a breakup. It was a series of things: from record company politics to
management to everyone’s individual egos. We’d done a lot of tours and
we were curious to know what it would be like to make our own music.
At the end of the day we’re all artists, not Pharcyde employees.
It’s always hard to keep four individuals on the same page, but if
you’re supposed to come back together you do, and that’s what’s
happened.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.