"Papi Chulo," the first single from the upcoming album "Troubleshooters," by the Funkdoobiest, is refreshing.

With sampling heard in the majority of rap singles today, "Papi Chulo" is a good illustration of the creativity some rap artists still have, and they are able give rap a little something new and sweet.

"Papi Chulo," a roughly translated endearment that means Big Poppa, has a hook and beat that pulls listeners in and makes them plead for more.

Banging with the coolness of the West Coast style and a mix of the Latino sound for which they are known, the Funkdoobiest generates a funky feel on "Papi Chulo".

With an appearance of Daz of the Dogg Pound, the single is boosted from nice to special.

On the CD single, there are three different versions of the song. One is rapped in English, but the chorus is in Spanish. The next song is all English with the last one showing the roots of the group, performed entirely in Spanish.

Each version is skillful, taking listeners to the West Coast to swing their hips to mellow lyrics and hypnotizing rhythms.

It is easy to explain from where their talent for catchy beats and mixing of rap with a Latino sound comes. Being a part of the Soul Assassins Family, which includes Cyprus Hill, Everlast, the Whooliganz and House of Pain, there is a style that is almost familiar with all of them.

On their new album, the Funkdoobiest are helped out by Jay-Z, Camp Lo, Warren G and the late Notorious B.I.G.

If the first single is anything to go by, the album should be slamming and worth the price.