Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill is a gangsta rap and rap rock group from South Gate, California.
South Gate pioneers of Latino hip-hop, known for "Insane in the Brain" and their smoky, rock-crossover sound.
Who are Cypress Hill?
Cypress Hill is a group from South Gate, Los Angeles, formed by B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs. They were the first Latino hip-hop group to go platinum.
Known for
Their 1991 debut with "How I Could Just Kill a Man" and the 1993 album Black Sunday with the worldwide hit "Insane in the Brain".
Style
B-Real's high, nasal flow against Sen Dog's rough voice, over dark, hazy beats by DJ Muggs. Spanish and English mixed together, and a lot of open talk about cannabis.
Impact
Cypress Hill opened the door for Latino rappers and won over rock and metal fans, touring with rock bands and recording rock-influenced albums.
Influences
- Run-DMC
- Beastie Boys
Cypress Hill: quick answers
What genre is Cypress Hill?
Cypress Hill’s music falls under Gangsta Rap and Rap Rock. Cypress Hill is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where do Cypress Hill come from?
Cypress Hill comes from South Gate, California.
When did Cypress Hill start?
Cypress Hill has been active since 1988.
Who are the members of Cypress Hill?
Cypress Hill is B-Real.
Who influenced Cypress Hill?
Cypress Hill was influenced by Run-DMC and Beastie Boys.
Which artists are similar to Cypress Hill?
If you like Cypress Hill, listen to Ice Cube, Ice-T and Beastie Boys.
