Cypress Hill & Rusko EP Review

A bit short this one, but after all it is an EP, and i mean i wouldn't normally bother to be honest with writing a review of what 5 tracks, but seeing that it's new music from the legends that are Cypress Hill i am somewhat differed in that opinion. I mean it isn't much to write about, but this new EP by Cypress Hill & dubstep producer Rusko is something that i would have thought a lot of people would like to know about. Although i would imagine that a lot of these people would have trusted to give this release a listen without a review, but anyway here are my thoughts - taking each track as i hear it.

1.) Lez Go -

The first track on the EP & it quickly becomes clear of what influence producer Rusko has on the Cypress Hill sound. A kind of mellow (for what it is) dance track (obviously) what introduces rather quite a similar sounding Rhyme pattern throughout. Although actually i would say that for what it is on both Rusko's part with Rappers B-Real & Sen Dog that together it does sound okay.

2.) Roll it, Light it, -

A bit of a giveaway the title, and not too mention the first line "We Came Here To Get You High". No doubt a reference to the Hip Hop groups heavy Weed use, but actually you could say that over the charged up dubstep beat that the reference is more metaphorical on a track where the lyrics are more about the music than the meaning.

3.) Shots Go Off -

On too track three now, and this one is slightly techno/ drum & bass. It's about like as the title suggests running for cover. It's a well highlighted track for it's sound effects of gunshots, and lyricwise not much really stands out other than the chorus, but on a release that's more about its sound than content there's really not much too complain about.

4.) Can't Keep me Down feat. Damian Marley -

And another banger. Track number four is an electronic kind of drum & bass number. It is alike the other tracks in one respect, particularily highlighted by the chorus. Although you could say that especially with Damian Jr. Gong singing what do you expect. A solid track all and all, on a solid release.

5.) Medicated feat. Young De -

Back on the subject of you guessed it (Sticky Icky) & this one is no doubt about California's Cannabis medication law, and getting high. The final track on the EP & features frequent Cypress Hill collaborator Young De. I would describe as a disco/ techno kind of track, and for what it is, it's a good way to finish up. Maybe not one of the EPs best tracks, but only really because some of the other tracks are better.

Summary - A New Sound for Cypress Hill, and another successful experiment from a group that in the past has released albums of a variety of different genres. It's weakness is only that it's just 5 tracks, but on the otherhand its strength will be that the group will be getting across to a more dance & rave orientated audience. It's similar in theme to the Adam F Kaos album from a few years back, but it's sound is slightly more in the direction of other dance genres. It's all, and all as i mentioned earlier a solid release, and for any Cypress Hill or Rusko fan, or anybody else looking to check the project out, I would say it's worth it. Especially if you're a DJ, and if you are check below for a link to buy your 12". Otherwise also check for links to buy your CD/ Download. Courtesy of Amazon.

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Vinyl out July 17th (U.S) & 26th (UK)


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