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elements, especially in the lead single "

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", which samples the bass line from

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song "

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." Another song titled "Ganja Bus" features vocals from

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(son of

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). Two different CD covers (artwork) exist: The European and Japanese releases feature the standard sepia version of a picture of a statue of a

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scene. The North American CD version includes a free sticker which is a black and white cover with the "old" logo on it. It has a square of thorns and roses around it. This is removable and inserted over the regular cover.

Reception

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'' " e combination of mournful maturity and club-ready fun they come up with on ''Till Death Do Us Part'' suits them just fine." * ''Q'' magazine " funk-driven return to familiar ground, laced with dark imagery, beefy hooks and sharp vocal trading."

Track listing

"Tracks 17 and 18 are Japanese Exclusive Tracks."

Album singles

Personnel

* B-Real - vocals *

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- vocals *

DJ Muggs Lawrence Muggerud (born January 28, 1968), professionally known by his stage name DJ Muggs, is an American DJ, audio engineer and record producer. He is a member of Cypress Hill, a member of the trip hop band Cross My Heart Hope To Die and the l ...

- producer, executive producer, mixing * Eric Bobo - percussion *

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- producer, engineer *Tony Kelly - producer *

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- guitar, vocals, guest appearance *

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- guest appearance *

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- guest appearance *

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- guest appearance *

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- guitar, keyboards, moog synthesizer, producer, mixing *Mike Sims - bass, guitar, keyboards, prayers * Rob Hill (producer) - bass, programming, mixing *Rogelio Lozano - guitar, programming *Reggie Stewart - bass, guitar * Tracy Nelson - vocals *Chace Infinite - vocals * Dan Boer - keyboards *

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- saxophone *Ray Ramundo - conga * Scott Abels - drums *Al Pahanish Jr.- drums *Brian "Big Bass" Gardener - mastering *Robb Episano - photo assistance

Charts

Album - ''Billboard'' (United States)

Certifications

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Till Death Do Us Part (Cypress Hill Album) Cypress Hill albums 2004 albums Columbia Records albums Albums produced by the Alchemist (musician) Albums produced by DJ Muggs Albums produced by Fredwreck Ruffhouse Records albums