Record Review

Cypress Hill – Worldwide

Artist Cypress Hill
Label Ruffhouse Records
Catalog # 44 79328
Year 1999
Format Vinyl - 12"
Hip Hop

# Cypress Hill – Worldwide

Cypress Hill, the pioneering Latino hip-hop group that emerged from Los Angeles in the early 1990s, continued their commercial dominance into the late decade with this 1999 vinyl release on Ruffhouse Records. By this point, B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs had already established themselves as innovators who blended West Coast hip-hop with Latin influences and socially conscious lyrics. The Worldwide single captured the group at a moment when they remained culturally relevant despite evolving trends in rap music.

This 12-inch pressing showcases the group's signature production style, with DJ Muggs delivering a hypnotic, bass-heavy instrumental foundation. The title track "Worldwide" exemplifies Cypress Hill's ability to craft memorable hooks over menacing beats, while "Another Victory" continues their tradition of assertive, confident delivery. The inclusion of "No Entiendes La Onda," a reworked version of their classic "How I Could Just Kill A Man," demonstrates their reliance on proven material. The multiple edits and instrumentals across both sides provide collectors with comprehensive versions of each track, making this a substantial offering for dedicated fans and vinyl enthusiasts seeking authentic late-90s West Coast hip-hop.

Tracklist

Side A
  1. 1 Worldwide (Clean Edit) (2:44)
  2. 2 Worldwide (LP Version) (2:44)
  3. 3 Worldwide (Instrumental) (2:44)
  4. 4 Another Victory (Clean Edit) (3:12)
Side B
  1. 1 No Entiendes La Onda (How I Could Just Kill A Man) (LP Version) (4:07)
  2. 2 No Entiendes La Onda (How I Could Just Kill A Man) (Instrumental) (4:10)
  3. 3 Another Victory (LP Version) (3:12)
  4. 4 Another Victory (Instrumental) (3:20)