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Cypress Hill IV

by Cypress Hill

Released: October 06, 1998

West Coast hip hop, Latin hip hop, Hip hop, hardcore hip hop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

The album includes several standout tracks that reflect the group’s trademark sound, exploring themes of social issues, personal struggles, and their love for hip hop culture. "Cypress Hill IV" is the fourth studio album by the iconic American hip hop group Cypress Hill, released on October 6, 1998, by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records. Notable collaborations on the album include contributions from rappers MC Eiht and Barron Ricks.

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The album further solidified Cypress Hill's position in…

The album further solidified Cypress Hill's position in the hip hop landscape, demonstrating their unique style and thematic depth.

This album followed a three-year hiatus since their…

This album followed a three-year hiatus since their previous release, showcasing the group’s signature blend of hip hop and rock influences.

The album cover features a striking image of…

The album cover features a striking image of skeletons posing as the three wise monkeys—symbolizing "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil"—which aligns with the group's distinctive aesthetic.

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Reception

Cypress Hill IV achieved commercial success, being certified Gold in the U.S. for selling over 500,000 copies.

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The Complete Album Story

"Cypress Hill IV" is the fourth studio album by the iconic American hip hop group Cypress Hill, released on October 6, 1998, by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records. This album followed a three-year hiatus since their previous release, showcasing the group’s signature blend of hip hop and rock influences.

The album cover features a striking image of skeletons posing as the three wise monkeys—symbolizing "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil"—which aligns with the group's distinctive aesthetic. Notable collaborations on the album include contributions from rappers MC Eiht and Barron Ricks.

Cypress Hill IV achieved commercial success, being certified Gold in the U.S. for selling over 500,000 copies. The album further solidified Cypress Hill's position in the hip hop landscape, demonstrating their unique style and thematic depth.

The album includes several standout tracks that reflect the group’s trademark sound, exploring themes of social issues, personal struggles, and their love for hip hop culture.