In 1992, Cypress Hill's first contribution to a soundtrack was the song 'Shoot 'Em Up' for the movie Juice. The success of these singles led to the album selling two million copies in the U.S.

The other two singles released from the album were 'Hand on the Pump' and 'Latin Lingo', the latter of which combined English and Spanish lyrics, a trait that was continued throughout their career. The lead single was the double A-side ' The Phuncky Feel One'/' How I Could Just Kill a Man' which received heavy airplay on urban and college radio, most notably peaking at #1 on Billboard 's Hot Rap Tracks chart. Their self-titled first album was released in August 1991. Early works and mainstream success (1989–1996) Īfter recording a demo in 1989, Cypress Hill signed a record deal with Ruffhouse Records. The band soon lost Mellow Man Ace to a solo career, and changed their name to Cypress Hill, after a street in South Gate. In 1988, the two brothers teamed up with New York City native Lawrence Muggerud (also known as DJ Muggs, previously in a rap group named 7A3) and Louis Freese (also known as B-Real) to form a hip-hop group named DVX (Devastating Vocal Excellence). In 1971, their family immigrated to the United States and initially lived in South Gate, California. Senen Reyes (also known as Sen Dog) and Ulpiano Sergio Reyes (also known as Mellow Man Ace) are brothers born in Pinar del Río, Cuba. 1.5 Elephants on Acid era and continued career (2013–present).1.4 Till Death Do Us Part and Rise Up eras (2003–2012).1.3 Continued success and crossover appeal (1997–2002).1.2 Early works and mainstream success (1989–1996).

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