Something for the Blunted
Cypress Hill · 1992
24 min · 7 tracks · alternative hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A gritty fusion of Latin rhythms and hardcore beats, interwoven with provocative lyrics and distinct vocal delivery.
Why this album works
- Best for
- concise energetic listening experience front-loaded intensity and drive provocative themes for engagement
- Context
- Released in early 1992, 'Something for the Blunted' served as Cypress Hill's first remix album, following their self-titled debut from 1991. At this point, the group was gaining traction in the hip-hop scene, establishing themselves as pioneers of blending rap with Latin influences.
- If you like
- alternative hip-hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop
Something for the Blunted is an EP by Cypress Hill, released in 1992. A gritty fusion of Latin rhythms and hardcore beats, interwoven with provocative lyrics and distinct vocal delivery. This album is significant for its role in popularizing alternative hip-hop and helping to shape the sound of West Coast rap in the early '90s. Tracks like 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' cemented the group's reputation, leading to critical acclaim and commercial success that expanded their audience globally. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Something for the Blunted sound like?
A gritty fusion of Latin rhythms and hardcore beats, interwoven with provocative lyrics and distinct vocal delivery. Rooted in alternative hip-hop and gangsta rap.
What makes Something for the Blunted by Cypress Hill notable?
This album is significant for its role in popularizing alternative hip-hop and helping to shape the sound of West Coast rap in the early '90s. Tracks like 'How I Could Just Kill a Man' cemented the group's reputation, leading to critical acclaim and commercial success that expanded their audience globally. Released in early 1992, 'Something for the Blunted' served as Cypress Hill's first remix album, following their self-titled debut from 1991. At this point, the group was gaining traction in the hip-hop scene, establishing themselves as pioneers of blending rap with Latin influences.
Who is Something for the Blunted for?
Something for the Blunted works well if you're into concise energetic listening experience, front-loaded intensity and drive and provocative themes for engagement.
How many songs are on Something for the Blunted?
Something for the Blunted has 7 tracks, running approximately 24 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How I Could Just Kill a Man (Blunted mix) Standout 4:17
- 2 Hand on the Glock Standout 3:30
- 3 The Phunky Feel One 5:02
- 4 Real Estate 3:51
- 5 Light Another Standout 3:21
- 6 Psycobetabuckdown 3:30
- 7 Something for the Blunted 1:16
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
24 min 47 sec
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