What does Cypress Hill sound like?

A raw blend of gritty beats and bilingual lyricism that captures the essence of early 90s hip-hop culture. Rooted in alternative hip-hop and gangsta rap. Start with "How I Could Just Kill a Man".

Is Cypress Hill a good place to start with Cypress Hill?

Yes, Cypress Hill is recommended as a starting point for new Cypress Hill listeners. A raw blend of gritty beats and bilingual lyricism that captures the essence of early 90s hip-hop culture. Cypress Hill's self-titled debut album arrived in 1991 when the group was still establishing its identity within the hip-hop scene. This album marked their first release, showcasing a unique fusion of Latin influences and hardcore rap that would distinguish them from their peers. Their innovative sound paved the way for future success, leading to significant recognition in the genre.

Who is Cypress Hill for?

Cypress Hill works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, short, impactful listening sessions and wave-like pacing and flow.

How many songs are on Cypress Hill?

Cypress Hill has 16 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill · 1991

46 min · 16 tracks · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A raw blend of gritty beats and bilingual lyricism that captures the essence of early 90s hip-hop culture.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
short, impactful listening sessions
wave-like pacing and flow
energetic bursts of expression

Where this album fits

Career context: Cypress Hill's self-titled debut album arrived in 1991 when the group was still establishing its identity within the hip-hop scene. This album marked their first release, showcasing a unique fusion of Latin influences and hardcore rap that would distinguish them from their peers. Their innovative sound paved the way for future success, leading to significant recognition in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors: House of Pain· Rage Against the Machine· Limp Bizkit
If this clicks, go next to: Black Sunday — Continues the gritty sound and themes of early 90s hip-hop with more refined production.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "How I Could Just Kill a Man".

1 Pigs 2:51
2 How I Could Just Kill a Man Start here 4:08
3 Hand on the Pump 4:03
4 Hole in the Head 3:33
5 Ultraviolet Dreams 0:41
6 Light Another 3:17
7 The Phuncky Feel One 3:28
8 Break It Up 1:07
9 Real Estate 3:45
10 Stoned Is the Way of the Walk 2:46
11 Psycobetabuckdown 2:59
12 Something for the Blunted 1:15
13 Latin Lingo 3:58
14 The Funky Cypress Hill Shit 4:01
15 Tres equis 1:54
16 Born to Get Busy 3:00

What to play next

Listen next

Black Sunday

1993

Continues the gritty sound and themes of early 90s hip-hop with more refined production.

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How I Could Just Kill a Man

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