Cypress Hill

USA, 1988–now

Los Angeles group formed in 1988, the first Latino hip-hop act to go platinum. B-Real's nasal flow and DJ Muggs's woozy, psychedelic production ('Insane in the Brain') made their weed-soaked rap-rock a '90s staple.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Cypress Hill and 2 artists Cypress Hill influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Cypress Hill?

• Public Enemy — Public Enemy's noisy, aggressive production is a clear influence on Cypress Hill's dense, hard-hitting hip-hop.
• Beastie Boys — The Beastie Boys' rap-rock crossover is part of the lineage behind Cypress Hill's later rap-metal fusions.

Which artists did Cypress Hill influence?

• Seo Taiji — 'Come Back Home' was his gangsta-rap turn, built on Cypress Hill - the high nasal delivery lifted from B-Real of 'Insane in the Brain'.
• Die Antwoord — Cypress Hill's woozy, hard-edged hip-hop is among the rap influences behind Die Antwoord's flows.