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The Reyes Brothers’ (Sen Dog and Mellow Man Ace) debut Ghetto Theraphy follows in the tradition of affiliate Cypress Hill and the Dogg Pound. Having said that, you know the subject matter of this album will revolve around being O.G.’s, partying, and celebrating the West Coast. The production ( Muggs and B Real just to name a couple of the contributors) creates a unique duality by carving out their own sonic identity while reflecting their Hip-Hop roots and regional influences. It is lighter and has the kind of funk you might hear on a Daz produced record. There isn’t a weak joint on this album, and the arrangement of the tracks creates an incredibly fluid pace. However, no joints really stand out. While “Sip A Dat” and “Kushed Out” most recall past Cypress Hill tracks, the Reyes Brothers are never able to capture the energy or control of CH. With guest appearances from Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Frank Lee White, Bishop Lamont, and B Real, Ghetto Therapy is a family affair that will appeal to fans of Cypress Hill and West Coast music in general. As far as debut efforts go, Ghetto Therapy is very consistent but plays it safe by failing to take any risks sonically or lyrically.

JIVE Magazine Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Track Listing: 1) Interlude 1. Grimey 2) We O.G’s feat. Warren G, Snoop Dogg, and Frank Lee White 3) Fight Night feat. Bishop Lamont 4) H.A.R.D. 5) It’s Yours feat. O. Brown 6) Birdie Birdie feat. Slip Matola 7) Sip A Dat 8) Interlude 2. Kushed Out 9) It’s Official feat. The Bishop Don “Magic” Juan 10) I Lied 11) Bulletproof Game feat. B Real and Jay Killa 12) It’s Goin Down 13) You Don’t Know Me