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In El Mas Chingon, Mexican-American comedian George Lopez once again tackles issues faced by many Latin-Americans, their famlies and Americans that interact with Latinos.

Some of the album is nice, most of it is mean, but all of it is hilarious because it’s true. This in one of his best albums to date.

Much of El Mas Chingon deals with Lopez’s experience growing up in a Mexican-American family.

While much of his material could be considered generalizations or stereotypes, my cousins and I, listen to this and can relate to our own experiences.

With Lopez our most common expression is, “that’s so true!”

Lopez hilariously talks about the “ugly aunts” many Latinos grow up with that are 40-years-old, overweight, but think they are still attractive 20 year olds.

Most Latin Americans can probably tell you about at least one case where they go to family reunions only to almost loose their lunch due to a clueless, scantily clad hideous aunt.

Lopez’s references to the method Latinos raise their kids is also entertaining.

His album covers the “good night juice” effect in medicines used by many Latino parents, the strict grandmother who barges into your room yelling “levántate carbCB3n!” to wake you up, and finally the Latino version of an allowance which is “I allow you to live.”

Lopez addresses Latin Americans’ unique relationship with the rest of Americans, in what is often a difficult process of assimilation.

Such as what happens when a young Latino dates a African American.

Lopez addresses how so many older Latinos are racist and find it hard to accept it when their children date African Americans.

“My grandmother hated black people,” said Lopez in Chingon as he describes how his first girlfriend was African American, “I was darker than her.”

Dating problems also occurred within his family when a girl brought a “white dude” home.

“I like him, Mama, because sabes quCB)? He don’t hit me,” said Lopez imitating a Latina dating a “White dude.”

“He don’t take money out of my purse like Alfred.”

Even if you did not grow up in a Mexican-American family or have ever dated a Latino you can still find humor in this album.

Because of the large amount of immigration and Latinos in the job market most Americans have been exposed in some form or another to Latino culture.

Cultural understanding is important and this album would help a non-Latin American to better understand the culture and the funny things about it.

El Mas Chingon a humorous account of what modern-day Mexican Americans go through in America, particularly with the controversial issues surrounding immigration.

Anyone who enjoys edgy humor that plays on cultural or racial generalizations for the purpose of greater understanding such as Dave Chappelle or Carlos Mencia will greatly enjoy Lopez.

Besides stand-up comedy Lopez also has a show on ABC titled “The George Lopez Show.”

Lopez’s other albums include Team Leader, and the Emmy nominated Right Now Right Now. Each has its own flavor and unique style.