Ep342: Sen Dog of Cypress Hill
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Cypress Hill has sold over 20 million records since their debut. Sen Dog discusses the longevity of this beloved band, the association with weed, crossing-over with rock and metal, the early days, the pressures of follow-up albums, the master tapes, the vinyl, the new LP "Back in Black" and more!
Topics include:
The success of the new album
Expectations of a new record
What’s the secret sauce for the longevity of Cypress Hill
The high quality bar for Cypress Hill output
Talking about weed
Memory problems with weed
Who has Sen Dog gotten high with?
Who is the funniest celebrity to get high with?
Is there a level of exclusive celebrity weed?
Who struggled to keep up with Cypress Hill?
Was Cypress Hill ever targeted for a drug bust?
Learning to deal with police
What was the early music of his life?
His brother Mellow Man Ace getting a deal
Sen Dog’s inspirations – Public Enemy, EPMD, NWA,
The initial deal with Ruff House records
The original expectations for the debut LP
The record label original hesitance about controversial content
The pressure going into Black Sunday
The success of Black Sunday
Sample litigation with Cypress Hill
The Cypress Hill multitrack and master tapes
The status of outtakes
The crossover of Hip Hop and Rock/Metal crowd
Upcoming tour with Slipknot
Sen Dog’s record collection
How did Sen Dog accumulate records back in the day
How often does Sen Dog go to record shops?
Sen Dog is grateful for the fans
Interview wrap up
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.