08-29-2023, 12:00 AM
A nice doc about my fav hip hop band. I know, I know, my fav hip hop band should be Wu-Tang Clan, but truth be told, I know Cypress Hill better.
I first saw them on their first major tour with the Rollins Band & the Beastie Boys in ‘92 at BGC. That was an amazing show, and despite the incredible line up, it was CH that left the deepest impression. I met B-Real after he did a stage dive and put his boot into a young gal’s face. She was in Rock Med and he came out to apologize and invite her backstage (probably to sign a release). He was so stoned.
I’ve followed them ever since, working every show whenever they came through. I don’t even know how many times I’ve seen them. They’ve been regulars at Cali Roots the last few times, but I remember seeing them at 4/20 shows and more over the years. They’re always fun for me.
This doc gives a decent recounting of their history and impact. I remember a lot of these events as they happened, so it was very nostalgic. To be honest, I didn’t follow hip hop that well, so some of the broader industry perspectives were new to me. I was heartened to see that they were such pioneers in so many ways. I just enjoyed their performances and hadn’t quite considered the historical significance of some of their achievements. It deepened my respect for them.
Not really D00M recommended as you lot aren’t that into hip hop (neither am I really, beyond a few bands), much less Latino west coast SoCal stoner hip hop.
I first saw them on their first major tour with the Rollins Band & the Beastie Boys in ‘92 at BGC. That was an amazing show, and despite the incredible line up, it was CH that left the deepest impression. I met B-Real after he did a stage dive and put his boot into a young gal’s face. She was in Rock Med and he came out to apologize and invite her backstage (probably to sign a release). He was so stoned.
I’ve followed them ever since, working every show whenever they came through. I don’t even know how many times I’ve seen them. They’ve been regulars at Cali Roots the last few times, but I remember seeing them at 4/20 shows and more over the years. They’re always fun for me.
This doc gives a decent recounting of their history and impact. I remember a lot of these events as they happened, so it was very nostalgic. To be honest, I didn’t follow hip hop that well, so some of the broader industry perspectives were new to me. I was heartened to see that they were such pioneers in so many ways. I just enjoyed their performances and hadn’t quite considered the historical significance of some of their achievements. It deepened my respect for them.
Not really D00M recommended as you lot aren’t that into hip hop (neither am I really, beyond a few bands), much less Latino west coast SoCal stoner hip hop.
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