Cypress Hill were notable for being the first Latino hip hop superstars, but they became notorious for their endorsement of marijuana, which actually isn t a trivial thing. Not only did the group campaign for its legalization, but their slow, rolling bass and drum loops pioneered a new, stoned funk that became extraordinary influential in 90s hip hop it could be heard in everything from Dr. Dre's G funk to the chilly layers of English trip hop. DJ Muggs crafted the sound, and B Real, with his pinched, nasal voice, was responsible for the rhetoric that made them famous. The pro pot position became a little ridiculous over time, but there was no denying that the actual music had a strange, eerie power, particularly on the band's first two albums. Although B Real remained an effective lyricist and Muggs musical skills did not diminish, the group s third album, Temples of Boom, was perceived by many critics as self parodic, and the group appeared to disintegrate shortly afterward, though Muggs and B Real regrouped toward the end of the 90s to issue more material.

Show Type: Rap & Hip/Hop.

Restrictions: 18 & over.
Anyone 18 & over, MUST provide a valid photo ID to enter the venue. No Exceptions. No Refunds or Exchanges.