Bendiga, in an Interview With VIBE, Highlighting Its Cultural Pride and Solidarity With Latino Immigrants Amid U.s.

Released last week, the album is Cypress Hill's first full-length Spanish record since 1999's Los Grandes Exitos En Español, and features original tracks rather than translations. B-Real, 56, said the project was a stance against ICE actions and immigration issues, noting, "We're doing a Spanish album, letting you know that we stand with these folks, 'cause we are these folks. Recorded in late 2025, the album took one to two months to complete, with the group fine-tuning tracks like the opener "Wacha Trucha. B-Real expressed surprise at the positive reception, noting the growth of Spanish hip-hop since their last Spanish release and the group's desire to challenge themselves against newer artists.