Cypress Hill have been blending genres and influences in their brand of hip-hop for decades, and just when it feels like there's nowhere new to tread, they pull off something novel. The group are releasing Dios Bendiga, their first fully Spanish-language studio album, on July 24th via HYBE Latin America. While this is far from the first time the West Coast rappers have broken down the language barrier, this is the first time that they've recorded exclusively in another language.
As the band tell the story:
In a two-week creative surge last November, Cypress Hill broke new ground by crafting their first-ever full-length Spanish-language album. Orchestrated by longtime percussionist Eric Bobo in his role as musical director, the sessions captured an electric momentum that saw pioneers B-Real and Sen Dog tap into their roots with unprecedented fluency. The production was further elevated by the precision of DJ Lord, whose visceral, live scratching provided the final layer of grit to a project that seamlessly bridges the group’s iconic West Coast legacy with their rich cultural heritage.
B-Real and Eric Bobo had their own takes on the process, stating:
“‘Dios Bendiga’ is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a prayer for the culture. This album serves as a definitive reminder that our heritage isn’t a trend, but a divine legacy and a global future. We are living through a historic era for Latin rap, and with this project, we wanted to contribute a sound that honors our history and resilience. Dios Bendiga is our homecoming—a direct, Spanish-language connection to the roots and the people who keep us grounded.” - B-Real
“From day 1 of recording this album, something special happened. To make a record totally in Spanish and to just rely on our instincts was something challenging for us but we proved to ourselves that we can rise to any occasion. We also wanted to give back & fulfill our promise to our Latino fans. Getting back in touch with our Latin roots was always something we wanted to do. Now was the right time to do it.” - Eric Bobo
The singles from the album, due out on July 24th, thus far include "Wacha Trucha" featuring Aleman and "Campeones" (Champions) featuring original member Mellow Man Ace.
Pre-order and pre-save the new album here.
Cypress Hill are on tour this summer, making a round of festival appearances along the way. Dates include the following:
06/12 Castle Donington, UK @ Download Festival
06/13 Calvia, ES @ Mallorca Live Festival
06/14 Dortmund, DE @ Revierpark Wischlingen
06/17 Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live
06/18 Paris, FR @ Accor Arena
06/21 Lisbon, PT @ Rock In Rio
07/09 Quebec, CA @ FEQ
07/10 Ottawa, ON @ Ottawa Bluesfast
07/12 Mashantucket, CT @ Grand Theater At Foxwoods Resorts Casino
07/14 South Deerfield, MA @ Tree House Brewing Company
07/16 Niagara Falls, ON @ OLG Stage At Fallsview Casino
07/17 Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration Festival
07/18 Chicago, IL @ Summer of 99 And Beyond Festival
07/21 Cedar Rapids, IA @ McGrath Amphitheatre
07/22 Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
07/25 Tucson, AZ @ Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre
07/26 El Paso, TX @ Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
07/29 Costa Mesa, CA @ The Pacific Amphitheatre
