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Format Festival 2023: Interview with The Pharcyde

KUAF | By Sophia Nourani

Published September 22, 2023 at 11:31 AM CDT

In preparation for FORMAT Festival, KUAF producer and reporter Sophia Nourani spoke with the iconic '90s rap group the Pharcyde. Formed in South Central Los Angeles in 1989, and best known for their hit song, 'Passin' me By', from their album Bizarre Ride II, the group will be performing in Arkansas for the first time at FORMAT this weekend.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani graduated from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

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