In Paul Edwards’ new book “How To Rap: The Art & Science Of The Hip-Hop MC” (Chicago Review Press), Cypress Hill’s B-Real (b. Louis Freese) is quoted as saying, “You want to stand out from the others and just be distinct.” In Freese’s case, that meant taking advantage of his exaggeratedly nasal vocal delivery, which he describes as “high and annoying”. He also recommends smoking as much sticky Cali kush as you can get your hands on, as strategy that seems to have paid off for the first Platinum-selling Latino hip-hop crew. “Armada Latina”, which features smoov Puerto Rican salsa star Marc Anthony, is an example of the kind of creative decisions fostered by dedicated cannabis therapy.
by Mark Emge
