Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill

RELEASED: August 13, 1991
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Pigs 2:51 2. How I Could Just Kill a Man 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
Historical Archive
Cypress Hill's self-titled debut album released in 1991 is a landmark in the genre of hip-hop, particularly for its unique blend of Latin influences and hardcore beats. The album features a distinctive sound characterized by its use of samples from various genres, including rock and funk, combined with dark and atmospheric production. The group's use of bilingual lyrics and themes revolving around cannabis culture, street life, and social issues set them apart from their contemporaries. The album laid the groundwork for the West Coast hip-hop scene and has been influential in shaping the genre's future.