Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is a prominent rap music group (formed in 1988), which has sold 15 million records around the world. It is composed of members B-Real (Louis Freese or Freeze, Mexican/Cuban), Sen Dog (Senen Reyes, Cuban), DJ Muggs (Lawrence Muggerud, Italian-American) and, since 1994, percussionist Eric Bobo.

Early careers

Cypress Hill's band members are from South Gate, California. The three original members formed a group called DVX in 1986 with Sen Dog's brother Mellow Man Ace. When Mellow Man Ace left in 1988, they decided to rename themselves Cypress Hill after a street running through their neighborhood.

Related Topics:
South Gate, California - DVX - 1986 - Mellow Man Ace - 1988

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The band played mainly to Latino audiences in Los Angeles and recorded early versions of songs such as "Phuncky Feel One" and "Trigga Happy Nigga." In 1991, they signed to Philadelphia's Ruffhouse label with distribution by Columbia Records.

Related Topics:
Latino - Los Angeles - 1991 - Philadelphia - Ruffhouse - Columbia Records

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