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Collections (Cypress Hill Album)
''Collections'' is a compilation album by hip-hop group Cypress Hill. It was released in 2008 and forms part of Sony Music's budget ''Collections'' series. The album consists of singles and album tracks taken from '' Black Sunday'', '' Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom'', ''Cypress Hill IV'' and ''Stoned Raiders ''Stoned Raiders'' is the sixth studio album by American hip hop group Cypress Hill, released on December 4, 2001, by Columbia Records. Background This album is best known for its two singles: "Trouble" and "Lowrider". The song "Kronologik" al ...''. Track listing Notes (*) Although not credited as such, "Tequila Sunrise" was the 'Radio Edit' version. References External links * ''Collections'' at Allmusic {{Authority control Cypress Hill albums Albums produced by DJ Muggs 2008 compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill is an American Hip hop music, hip hop group formed in South Gate, California in 1988. One of the first Latin groups to gain mainstream recognition in hip hop, they have sold over 20 million albums worldwide, and have obtained multi-platinum and RIAA certification, platinum certifications. The group has been critically acclaimed for their first five albums.Edwards, Paul, 2009, ''How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC'', Chicago Review Press, p. 316. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast hip hop and 1990s hip hop. All of the group members advocate for medical marijuana, medical and Recreational drug use, recreational use of Cannabis (drug), cannabis in the United States. In 2019, Cypress Hill became the first hip hop group to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. History Formation (1988) Senen Reyes (also known as Sen Dog) and Ulpiano Sergio Reyes (also known as Mellow Man Ace) are brothers born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. In 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stoned Raiders
''Stoned Raiders'' is the sixth studio album by American hip hop group Cypress Hill, released on December 4, 2001, by Columbia Records. Background This album is best known for its two singles: "Trouble" and "Lowrider". The song "Kronologik" also summarizes Cypress Hill's career from their debut in 1991 until the album was released. Many of its songs feature guest artists like MC Ren, King Tee, Redman and Method Man. "Here Is Something You Can't Understand", is a sequel of their breakthrough single, "How I Could Just Kill a Man". "Lowrider" was performed by the group in the film "How High" starring Method Man & Redman, and is also used on the British TV Series Soccer AM. The album title was taken from the song of the same name from the group's third album '' Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom'', released in 1995. Critical reception ''Stoned Raiders'' received mostly positive reviews from music critics. A reviewer for ''Mixmag'' wrote that Cypress Hill "seem to be searching ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cypress Hill Albums
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Lick A Shot
"Lick a Shot" is a UK exclusive single by American hip hop group Cypress Hill, released in 1994 by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records. The song originally appeared on the group's second album, '' Black Sunday'' (1993) and reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. It was written by group members Louis Freese and Lawrence Muggerud and produced by the latter. "Lick a Shot" was interpolated at the end of the Korn song " Blind". Critical reception Upon the release, pan-European magazine ''Music & Media'' commented, "Watch out, Los Hermanos are aiming their verbal machine guns at your heads again. Still not insane from these "gangstas" on spliff?" James Hamilton from the ''Record Mirror'' Dance Update described it as a "rasping gruff unison rap chanter" in his weekly dance column. Gareth Grundy from '' Select'' wrote that it "wouldn't offend anyone, though, DJ Muggs' beats might be the most distinctive and imaginative in the field, but like most of the band's '' Black Sunday'' album, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boom Biddy Bye Bye
"Boom Biddy Bye Bye" is a song written and performed by American hip hop group Cypress Hill. It was released on May 21, 1996 via Ruffhouse/Columbia Records as the third and final single from the group's third studio album '' III: Temples of Boom''. The song peaked at number 87 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 73 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 19 on the Hot Rap Songs Hot Rap Songs (formerly known as Hot Rap Tracks and Hot Rap Singles) is a chart released weekly by '' Billboard'' in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stat ... in the United States. Track listing Charts References External links * {{Authority control 1995 songs 1996 singles Cypress Hill songs Hardcore hip-hop songs Songs written by B-Real Columbia Records singles Songs written by Sen Dog Ruffhouse Records singles Songs written by DJ Muggs Song recordings produced by DJ Muggs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illusions (Cypress Hill Song)
"Illusions" is a song by American hip hop group Cypress Hill. It was written by members B-Real and DJ Muggs, and produced by the latter, who used a sample of Gary Burton's song "Las Vegas Tango". It was released in February 1996 via Ruffhouse/Columbia Records as the second single from the group's third studio album, '' III: Temples of Boom''. An accompanying music video was directed by McG. The song did not make it to the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart in the United States, however, it peaked at number 3 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot 100, number 87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 31 on the Hot Rap Songs. The song found better success in the United Kingdom, reaching number 23 on the UK singles chart, number 17 on the Official Dance Singles Chart and number 4 on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart. It also peaked at number 33 in New Zealand. Q-Tip's remix version of the song appeared in Cypress Hill' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throw Your Set In The Air
"Throw Your Set in the Air" is a song by American hip hop group Cypress Hill, released in September 1995 by Ruffhouse, Columbia and SME as the lead single from their third album, '' Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom'' (1995). The song was written by group members B-Real and DJ Muggs, and produced by Muggs. Its accompanying music video, directed by McG, has a sepia tone and features the group performing in various places along with images of Buddha. Along with " Insane in the Brain", "Throw Your Set in the Air" is used in ''The Simpsons'' episode " Homerpalooza". Feud with Ice Cube According to B-Real and DJ Muggs, the rapper Ice Cube stole the hook of his song "Friday", the theme song of the 1995 comedy film ''Friday'', from "Throw Your Set in the Air". This ignited a feud between Cypress Hill and Ice Cube's supergroup Westside Connection, which resulted in three diss tracks: "No Rest for the Wicked" on '' Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom'' (by Cypress Hill), "King of the Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insane In The Brain
"Insane in the Brain" is a song by American hip-hop group Cypress Hill, released in June 1993, by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records, as the first single from the group's second album, '' Black Sunday'' (1993). The song was written by group members Louis Freese, Lawrence Muggerud and Senen Reyes, and produced by Muggerud (DJ Muggs). In addition to hitting number one on the US rap chart, it also was a mainstream hit, reaching number 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1993. "Insane in the Brain" earned a 3× platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America and sold 3,000,000 copies domestically. The accompanying music video was directed by Josh Taft, featuring the group performing at a rave with strobing effects and "psychedelic" colorations. In 2008, the song was ranked number 34 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. Origins and structure According to B-Real, the song was actually a diss song aimed at Chubb Rock and Kid Frost. The group felt Chubb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cypress Hill IV
''Cypress Hill IV'' is the fourth studio album by American Hip hop music, hip hop group Cypress Hill. It was released on October 6, 1998, by Ruffhouse Records, Ruffhouse and Columbia Records. The skeletons on the cover are posing as the three wise monkeys (see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil). Rappers MC Eiht and Barron Ricks were featured on the album. The album went RIAA certification, Gold in the U.S with over 500,000 units sold. Reception ''IV'' received mixed reviews from critics, with AllMusic giving it a strongly negative review. ''Rolling Stone'' - 3.5 Stars (out of 5) - "Cypress Hill's most bangin' LP since their Cypress Hill (album), 1991 debut.… Cypress Hill still name-check firearms, threaten rivals and smoke more weed than a congregation of Rastas. But the obsessions are means to an end." ''The Wire (magazine), The Wire'' - "…they come out fighting. Red eyed, rabid and slobbering with skunk-fueled menace.… gangsta rap's future as a musical force is sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip Hop Music
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music Music genre, genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African Americans, African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire hip-hop culture, subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and hip hop production, instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly The Bronx, Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental Break (music), breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temples Of Boom
''Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom'' is the third studio album by Latin-American hip hop group Cypress Hill. It was released on October 31, 1995, by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records. It was the first album to feature Eric Bobo as an official member of the group. The album featured a stylistic change, as the group turned towards a darker, tranquil, slower, and spookier sound with their beats. The album went Platinum in the U.S. with 1 million units sold. Background With this album, the group turned towards a more tranquil, sedate, slower, spooky sound with their beats. Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and U-God both make an appearance on the track "Killa Hill Niggas". Also notable was the track "No Rest for the Wicked", which ignited the feud between Cypress Hill and rapper Ice Cube. Cypress Hill claimed that the hook from Ice Cube's single "Friday" was stolen from their song "Throw Your Set in the Air", for the 1995 film of the same name. At the peak of the feud on the "Temples of Boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Sunday (Cypress Hill Album)
''Black Sunday'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Cypress Hill. It was released on July 20, 1993, by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records. The album proved to be a massive success just like their debut, ''Cypress Hill''. The album debuted at No. 1 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 261,000 copies in its first week of sales and became the highest Soundscan recording for a hip hop group at the time. Also, with their previous album, ''Cypress Hill'', still in the charts, they became the first hip hop group ever to have two albums in the Top 10 of the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 at the same time. The album went quadruple platinum in the U.S. with 3.4 million units sold. As Cypress Hill advocates for medical and recreational use of cannabis, the booklet of the album contains 19 facts about the history of hemp and the positive attributes of cannabis. Background The first single, " Insane in the Brain", became a crossover hit, starting a following among rock and hip h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
