The very first thing I seen as Cypress Hill strolled into NPR headquarters was Sen Canine cradling his signature bucket hat. I requested him if my assumptions have been right; it was certainly the unique hat seen in all of the movies from the early ’90s. Earlier than I might course of that affirmation, B Actual requested me, “Yo, is your greenroom a greenroom?” We received all the pieces we anticipated and extra from Cypress Hill on the Tiny Desk.

Whereas the time period “pioneer” is used loosely in popular culture right this moment, few phrases describe Cypress Hill’s affect over the previous three many years extra adequately. They’re the primary Latino hip-hop group to realize platinum and multi-platinum standing. B Actual, Sen and producer DJ Muggs crafted a sound within the ’90s that stretched past regional boundaries. It was darkish, psychedelic and at instances immediately addressed psychological well being earlier than the subject was commonplace. Many dismissed the group as “stoner rappers,” but the members have been fervent advocates for the legalization of weed lengthy earlier than it got here to fruition.

Touring members Eric Bobo and DJ Lord joined the duo together with Cash Mark from Beastie Boys fame. The band summoned a horn part to fill out this uncommon minimalist method to 5, funky Cypress Hill issues. Between every track, B Actual took his time to shed some historic mild on the group’s journey so far.

SET LIST

• “When the S*** Goes Down”
• “Hand On the Pump”
• “How I May Simply Kill a Man”
• “(Rap) Famous person”
• “Insane within the Mind”

MUSICIANS

• B-Actual: vocals
• Sen Canine: vocals
• Eric Bobo: drums
• DJ Lord: DJ
• Cash Mark: keys
• Sam Koff: trumpet
• Reggie Tempo: trombone
• John Hulley: trombone

TINY DESK TEAM

• Producer: Bobby Carter
• Director/Editor: Maia Stern
• Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
• Artistic Director: Bob Boilen
• Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Body, Sofia Seidel
• Audio Assistant: Hannah Gluvna
• Manufacturing Assistant: Ashley Pointer
• Photographer: Elizabeth Gillis
• Tiny Desk Workforce: Suraya Mohamed, Hazel Cills
• VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
• Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann