Cypress Hill is the self titled debut album of Cypress Hill, released in August 1991. It was both critically and commercially hailed eventually allowing it to be certified double Platinum by the RIAA. It was known for its funk/rock-sampled beats as well as marijuana advocation lyrics. Steve Huey of Allmusic calls Cypress Hill's debut "a sonic blueprint that would become one of the most widely copied in hip-hop." Rolling Stone calls it "an album that is innovative and engaging in spite of its hard-core messages." In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums.. The album was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Rolling Stone (5/13/99, p.72) - Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's." Spin (9/99, p.148) - Ranked #57 in Spin Magazine's "90 Greatest Albums of the '90s." Q magazine (12/99, p.70) - Included in Q Magazine's "90 Best Albums Of The 1990s."