Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. They are the first hip-hop group to have sold multi-platinum and platinum albums, having sold over 20 million albums worldwide. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast and 1990s hip hop. The group has been critically acclaimed for their first five albums. All of the group members advocate for medical and recreational use of 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.
Origin | South Gate, California, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop, Latin hip hop, West coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, rap metal |
Years active | 1988–present |
Labels | Ruffhouse, Columbia, Priority, EMI |
Associated acts | The Alchemist, Fredwreck, Kottonmouth Kings, Pitbull, Rusko, Travis Barker, Powerflo, Deadmau5, Prophets of Rage |
Members | B-Real, DJ Muggs, Sen Dog, Eric Bobo |
Past members | Mellow Man Ace |
About Cypress Hill
Also known as DVX (Devastating Vocal Excellence), the Latino hip hop group would be considered among the main progenitors of West Coast rap and hip hop. They earned acclaim for their first four albums, all released in the 1990s.
Achievement of Cypress Hill
Their songs "Insane in the Brain," "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That" and "Throw Your Set in the Air" were all Grammy nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Group or Duo.
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Cypress Hill discography - This is a comprehensive listing of official releases by the hip hop group Cypress Hill.. Priority Records artists.. Cannabis music.. Bloods.. Hispanic and Latino American rappers.. American cannabis activists.. Rappers from Los Angeles.. Musical groups from California.
Latest information about Cypress Hill updated on July 28 2021.