I went to Hip-Hop Karaoke last night and had a blast. That said, I feel like I should apologize to The Pharcyde for what I did to their song. In my defense, I did do all four parts by myself as well as sing the hook, so I’m proud of myself in that respect. However, one of my favorite songs of all time deserved better than the flagrant bastardization and outright tomf*ckery that was my performance!
As a point of reference, here’s The Pharcyde’s proper version of Passin’ Me By:
And here’s a sample of my raggly-ass rendition of Passin’ Me By, complete with jailhouse photo poses and Ol’ Dirty Bastard-esque yelling:
Although I can’t lie, I did do justice to Fat Lip’s verse! I wish that had been caught on video. Whatever the case, I’m gonna need some group members, backup singers or Luke dancers to help me out next month when I return to the Hip-Hop Karaoke stage. Feel free to join me!
Also, if you’re too young to remember Luke dancers, Google that sh*t. Just don’t Google it at work!
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I think I know why she passes you by.
It’s her loss!!!
Yo I reaally need to be down with Hip Hop Karaoke! Where did you go?
It was at Liv, over on 11th and U Street NW. They do it once a month, usually on the first Thursday of the month.
LLS!
For the record, Slim Kid Tre from the Pharcyde saw this on Twitter and officially forgave me. All is right in the world!
i wonder about you(no homo)…then realize your short and black and continue to give u a pass in life.
after watching that video – i think Tre was too quick to forgive. smdh
I could have done a betta job. No offense. lol