Cypress Hill Teams Up with the London Symphony Orchestra for a Live Album at Royal Albert Hall Following Their “Simpsons” Joke Performance

Cypress Hill Prepares to Release Live Album

Cypress Hill has announced the upcoming release of a live album featuring their performance with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall.

Titled “Cypress Hill Black Sunday Live in the Royal Albert Hall,” this release will celebrate the collaboration between the iconic hip-hop group and the orchestra, which took place in July of last year. The performance showcased a reimagining of their 1993 LP “Black Sunday.”

Album Release and Concert Film Details

The live album is set to be launched on June 6 through Mercury Records. Fans can look forward to the first single, a reinterpretation of their song “Illusions,” which was shared today (February 26). You can view it below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX8USLEUQWQ

Cypress Hill has also revealed that their one-night performance at the renowned Royal Albert Hall will be documented as a concert film. A special three-day theatrical event will be shown in select American and Canadian cinemas on March 30, 31, and April 2 (only for the USA). Further dates for the UK and other regions will be announced soon. For tickets and more information about the film, click here.

Memorable Collaboration and Comments from the Artists

Last year, the group reflected on their performance with the London Symphony Orchestra, noting it as a significant milestone nearly three decades after appearing in a Simpsons episode, where they humorously booked a concert with the orchestra while under the influence of substance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv3cyz34zie

In a press release discussing the concert, conductor and arranger Troy Miller expressed his excitement about merging genres, stating, “It was an honor to work with one of the most prolific hip-hop groups and the finest symphonic orchestra in the world! The group provided me the freedom to arrange, leading to a unique and enchanting collaboration.”

B-Real of Cypress Hill also shared his thoughts on the partnership, saying, “This journey shows that hip-hop can thrive in this form and in such a prestigious venue as the Royal Albert Hall. It was truly an honor and privilege to share this experience.”

Group member Sen Dog added, “It was incredible to embark on this journey with the people of London who have supported Cypress Hill from day one,” while Eric Bobo noted, “The LSO doesn’t collaborate with just anyone, so it’s a tremendous honor for them to work with us.”