Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth may not be so cordial to each other nowadays, but let's reminisce upon friendlier days. Fresh offa their debut EP,
All Souled Out, Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth had a sound and wanted to roll the fuck out with it. The resulting product was
Mecca and The Soul Brother, a cornucopia of fresh boom-bap beats mixed with a strong message. "T.R.O.Y.—" a 90s anthem of hip-hop freshness— was created in remembrance of Trouble T Roy, a dancer and friend of Pete Rock who died after an accidental fall. Filled with oscure jazz loops and a plethora of Pre-Diddy era adlibbing, this album remains unique despite the hundreds of clones that spawned afterwards. C.L.'s verses are more poignant now than ever, with pro-Islamic lyrics that wreak fear in the hearts of pundits like Newt Gingrich.
20 years after the untimely death of Trouble T Roy, Pete and C.L. release a deluxe version of their classic album, remastered completely and grouped alongside 15 bonus tracks, featuring rare cuts, instrumentals and acapella versions. Though I'm certain that I'll always prefer the original cut of this album; remastered versions are always a plus. Collectors— be sure to cop this fantastic set.
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