Album artwork for Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill's eponymous debut album revolutionized hip-hop in several respects. Although they weren't the first Latino rappers, nor the first to mix Spanish and English, they were the first to achieve a substantial following, thanks to their highly distinctive sound. Along with Beastie Boys and Public Enemy, Cypress Hill were also one of the first rap groups to bridge the gap with fans of both hard rock and alternative rock. And, most importantly, they created a sonic blueprint that would become one of the most widely copied in hip-hop. In keeping with their pro marijuana stance, Cypress Hill intentionally crafted their music to sound stoned — lots of slow, lazy beats, fat bass, weird noises, and creepily distant-sounding samples.

Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill

Get On Down
Album artwork for Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
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£27.99

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Released 19/07/2013Catalogue Number

88985434401

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Album artwork for Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
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£32.99

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Released 22/09/2023Catalogue Number

GET51293LP

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Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill

Get On Down
Album artwork for Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
LP

£27.99

Black
Released 19/07/2013Catalogue Number

88985434401

Learn more
Album artwork for Cypress Hill by Cypress Hill
LP +

£32.99

Red
Released 22/09/2023Catalogue Number

GET51293LP

Learn more

Cypress Hill's eponymous debut album revolutionized hip-hop in several respects. Although they weren't the first Latino rappers, nor the first to mix Spanish and English, they were the first to achieve a substantial following, thanks to their highly distinctive sound. Along with Beastie Boys and Public Enemy, Cypress Hill were also one of the first rap groups to bridge the gap with fans of both hard rock and alternative rock. And, most importantly, they created a sonic blueprint that would become one of the most widely copied in hip-hop. In keeping with their pro marijuana stance, Cypress Hill intentionally crafted their music to sound stoned — lots of slow, lazy beats, fat bass, weird noises, and creepily distant-sounding samples.