Latin Lingo

Cypress Hill

About Latin Lingo

"Latin Lingo" is a song by American hip hop group Cypress Hill. The song was released as the final single from the group's self-titled debut album. The song "Hand on the Glock" is a re-recorded version of the song "Hand on the Pump".


Year:
2008
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Freak to the funk that no-one else is bringing
Sen Dog with the funky bilingual
Yeah that's the nombre, heard the homey
Peace to Mellow and Frost en el deporte
Sen Dog is not a kid or veterano
I'm down, another proud hispano
One of the many of the latin de este año
And I got plenty for the Jennies tryin' to hound dog
But wait, they're clownin' on me cause of my language
I have to tell em straight up, its called Spanglish
Now who's on the pinga the gringo
Tryin' to get paid, from the funky bilingual

Latin lingo baby (funky bilingual) funky bilingual
Yeah, funky bilingual!
Latin lingo baby (funky bilingual) funky bilingual
It's the latin lingo!

Cuando entro, when I come in, suckers fronted
Me mira another bilingual from villa
Vengo con un ejemplo, check the tempo
Ah esta chingon el instrumento
Ya oiste, como somos
Yo no jodo, I gots the soul dose
And you can hear it, en las congas
Tribal ceremony as the Hill gets stronger
Don't be such a leva, what u got for la cabeza?
Hey homes, pass the cerveza
Before I have to go and push up on your esa
Hhhmm she's fine, son que fresca
Here homes have a hit of this yesca
Di yo enseño the leño lo prendo
Now you know, that I am in the centro
Where you live, si tu puedes
Nowadays you ain't shit without your cohetes
Something like it's gangbang, vatos quieren BANG BANG!
Could of hung out with them now you callin' me a insane
Salte de mi cara, sal de mi camino
Make way, for the the funky bilingual

Latin lingo baby (funky bilingual) funky bilingual
Funky bilinguals ho!
Latin lingo baby (funky bilingual) funky bilingual
It's the latin lingo, baby!
Latin lingo baby (funky bilingual) funky bilingual
Funky bilingual
Some of that old Latin funk, knowhatI'msayin?

(What's up homey? Don't you know me?) Simon!
(Ain't you the brother of the mas pingon?) Straight up
And I'm down with La Raza
Kid Frost got my back, BOO-YAA! in la casa
'Cause everyday things get a little crazier
As I step to the microphone area
First I claim my city, puro Los Angeles
Yeah (you know homes) that's where the calles is
Vato wouldn't know me, along with the heinas
Catchin' all them slippin', for they such a one-timer
So when you see me at the party or the baile
Before I got here I was gaffled in the calle
Troop like a gabacho who said I was borracho
Had an attitude, tried to play me macho
Just relax, calmado mijo
Sen Dog with the funky bilingual

Latin lingo baby, funky bilingual
Funky bilingual
Latin lingo baby, funky bilingual
Funky bilingual
Latin lingo baby, funky bilingual
Funky bilingual funky baby!

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Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. Cypress Hill was the first Cuban-American/Latino hip hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. They are one of the most well-known groups in West Coast rap and Hip Hop in general and are critically acclaimed for their first two groundbreaking albums. more »

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Written by: Larry Muggerud, Louis M. Freeze, Michael Van Olden, Senen Reyes

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Latin Lingo" is a track from Cypress Hill's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1991.
Language Diversity
This song stands out in their album as it incorporates both English and Spanish lyrics, showcasing the group's bilingual abilities and cultural background.
Genre Switch
"Latin Lingo" is a fusion of hip-hop with Latin influences, a combination not commonly seen in the mainstream music industry at the time.
Cultural Representation
The song played a significant role in representing and giving voice to the Latinx community in the US, which was underrepresented in hip-hop at the time.
Influence Indicator
"Latin Lingo" revealed the Hispanic influence in hip-hop way before the rise of Latin pop in the late 90s.
Chart Performance
Even though "Latin Lingo" wasn't one of the highest-charting songs on the album, it still holds significant cultural importance due to its unique blending of hip-hop with Latin sounds and bilingual lyrics.
Sample Usage
"Latin Lingo" samples the song "Nautilus" by Bob James, a frequently sampled jazz track in hip hop music.
Music Video
The music video for "Latin Lingo" is known for its raw, gritty depiction of street and gang life, reflecting the reality of many Latinx communities in the US at the time.
Original Members
B-Real and Sen Dog, original members of Cypress Hill, perform the English and Spanish verses respectively in "Latin Lingo".
Legacy
The song "Latin Lingo" has influenced many bilingual artists and helped pave the way for the popularity of Latin-influenced hip-hop and pop in later years.

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