Cypress Hill Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Hip Hop West Coast hip hop Rapcore Rap metal Rap rock Gangsta rap Hardcore hip hop Boom bap Brostep old school hip hop rap gangster rap west coast rap chicano rap

Members

Select a Cypress Hill band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

DJ Muggs

Roles:

Music Producer DJ

Groups:

Soul Assassins Kill Em All Cross My Heart Hope To Die The 7A3

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Mix Master Mike

Roles:

DJ

Groups:

Beastie Boys Methods of Mayhem Zulu Nation The Rock Steady Crew Invisibl Skratch Piklz Country Mike & the Boys Ekto Plasmik Tag Team F.M.2.0. Rock Steady DJ's Dream Team Travis Barker & Mix Master Mike

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Eric "Bobo" Correa

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Beastie Boys Sol Invicto Soul Assassins Foamfoot Ritmo Machine Audio Hustlaz Los Hooligans

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B‐Real

Roles:

Rapper

Groups:

Prophets of Rage Kush Soul Assassins Get the Fist Movement The S.T.O.P. Movement Serial Killers Psycho Realm Audio Hustlaz Serial Rhyme Killers Group Therapy

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Julio G

Roles:

Music Producer DJ

Groups:

The White Folks 1580 KDAY Mixmasters The White Folx

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DJ Lord

Roles:

DJ

Groups:

Prophets of Rage Moby & Public Enemy Enemy Radio Confrontation Camp Trillbass THE baNNed

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Sen Dog

Roles:

Singer Rapper

Groups:

Soul Assassins SX-10 Powerflo Reyes Brothers

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Mellow Man Ace

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Reyes Brothers Latin Alliance Serial Rhyme Killers

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About

Cypress Hill is a pioneering hip-hop group that emerged from the vibrant Los Angeles music scene in 1988. Known for their groundbreaking fusion of West Coast hip hop, rap rock, and Latin influences, the group consists of B-Real (vocals), Sen Dog (vocals), and DJ Muggs (producer/turntables). Their eclectic style and distinctive sound have played a significant role in shaping the evolution of both hip-hop and alternative music genres. Cypress Hill's impact is underscored by their ability to seamlessly blend gritty street narratives with innovative production techniques, making them a seminal act in the genre.

How to Sound Like Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill's sonic landscape is characterized by its dark, atmospheric beats and aggressive vocal delivery. DJ Muggs is known for crafting dense, sample-heavy soundscapes that incorporate elements of psychedelic rock and Latin rhythms, often using gear like the Akai MPC 2500 and E-mu SP-1200 to achieve their layered textures. The group's music often features a mix of deep, resonant bass lines and sharp, cutting percussion, creating a backdrop that complements the raw energy of B-Real and Sen Dog's vocal interplay. Their tracks balance between gritty realism and surreal sonic elements, offering a unique blend of hard-hitting beats and melodic undertones that define their sound.

Discography

Cypress Hill

1991

Black Sunday (Radio Version)

1993

Black Sunday

1993

Iii (Temples Of Boom)

1995

III (Temples Of Boom)

1995

1998

Skull & Bones

2000

Live At The Fillmore

2000

Stoned Raiders

2001

Till Death Do Us Part

2004

Rise Up

2010

Elephants on Acid

2018

Back in Black

2022

Black Sunday Live At The Royal Albert Hall

2025

Get the Cypress Hill Sound

Want to sound like Cypress Hill? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.