Latin Lingo
Cypress Hill
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Freak to the funk that no one else is bringin' Sen Dog with the funky biluingi Yeah that's the nombre Heard that holmie Peace to Mellow and Frost and neca cote Sen Dog is not a kid a veterano I'm down, another briday's follow One of the many of the Latins that straight I know And I got plenty for the Jenny's Alexandro But wait, they're clownin' on me 'cause of my language I have to tell 'em straight up, it's called Spanglish My hoes on the pinga the gringo Tryin' to get paid, for the funky bilingo Latin lingo baby Funky bilingo Yeah funky bilingo Latin lingo baby Funky bilingo It's the Latin lingo Cuarto hentro when I come in Suckers runnin' La mida Another bilingo vam beaner Then a cueno hemplo Check the tempo Whaaa, it's tachingonla instrumental Yeah woofte, como somos Yo no hotho, I got some sodos And you can hear it in la skunkas Tribal ceremony as the Hill gets stronger Don't be such a liver what ya got for that cavesa Aye holmes pass the cerveza Before I have to go and push up on your reza Mmmm, she's fine something freska Ya holmes, have a hit of this yeska Teach yo y sin yo The lingo lo puento Now you know, that I am in the centro Where ya live, see the cuertes Now I thinks you ain't shit without your quinte Something like a skang thang Vactos gettin' bang banged 'Cause I hung out with 'em now you're callin' me an insane Suck it mi cara santa mi Camino Make way for the funky bilingual Latin lingo baby Funky bilingo Funky bilinguals holmes Latin lingo baby Funky bilingo It's the Latin lingo baby Latin lingo baby Funky bilingo Funky bilingo What's up holmie, don't you know me Simon, ain't you the brother of the mas pincos Straight up and down with the rasa The Kid Frost got my back, boo-ya in la casa 'Cause everyday things get a little crazier As I step to the microphone area As I comb my city burro Los Angeles You know holmes, that's where the callas is Vactos waitin' on me along with the heinas Catchin' all the swiffer when I set your one timer So when you see me at the party or the paile Before I got here I was gaffled in the carre True like govacho who said I was borracho Had an attitude tried to play me macho Just relax, el mado mijo Sen Dog with the funky bilingo Latin lingo baby Funky bilingo Funky bilingual Funky Latin lingo baby Funky bilingo Funky bilingo Funky Latin lingo baby Funky bilingo Funky bilingo Funky baby
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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.
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Language DiversityThis song stands out in their album as it incorporates both English and Spanish lyrics, showcasing the group's bilingual abilities and cultural background.
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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.
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Cultural RepresentationThe 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.
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Influence Indicator"Latin Lingo" revealed the Hispanic influence in hip-hop way before the rise of Latin pop in the late 90s.
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Chart PerformanceEven 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.
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Sample Usage"Latin Lingo" samples the song "Nautilus" by Bob James, a frequently sampled jazz track in hip hop music.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Original MembersB-Real and Sen Dog, original members of Cypress Hill, perform the English and Spanish verses respectively in "Latin Lingo".
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LegacyThe 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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