Cypress Hill - Till Death Do Us Part

How many rap/hip-hop groups do you know of that have been recording and touring for over 15 years? Formed in 1988, Cypress Hill is in an elite group. Till Death Do Us Part is their 7th studio recording. Some things never change. B Real’s nasal whine and songs about Mary-Jane are Cypress Hill staples. Till Death Do Us Part takes their marijuana infatuation a step further, as many of their tracks work off Jamaican rhythms. “Ganja Bus,” featuring Damian Marley, and “Busted in the Hood,” composed by Adam Horowitz, are the two most distinguishable Jamaican tracks. “Busted in the Hood” is a clone of “Paul Revere” by the Beastie Boys. “What’s Your Number?” is modeled after “The Guns of Brixton” by The Clash.” Most listeners will find at least one track on Till Death Do Us Part very appealing. “Latin Thugs” layers strong rhymes over a structured Spanish brass ensemble. “Money” is a dance-floor hip shaker featuring the infamous “dollar bill y’all.” “Once Again” resurrects the dying record-scratcher to beef up a cartoonish track. And for the hardcore rap enthusiasts, “Another Body Drops” and “Till Death Comes” should be enough to wet your lips. Depending on your listening preferences, Till Death Do Us Part will probably feature four or five songs you can play on repeat. If that’s worth $12.99, I recommend this disc. [www.cypresshill.com]