Video: Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth "They Reminisce Over You"

Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth "They Reminisce Over You"
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Mecca And The Soul Brother Turns 20

Jun 11, 2012, 3:14pm Stereogum

Rap has had many magical once-in-a-lifetime eras, but here's one of them. In 1992, people were just starting to figure out that it probably wasn't legal to sample anything and everything without permission or repercussion, but rap producers were still doing it, possibly understanding that the clock was running out on the way they were making music. And the same time, sampling technology was improving all the time, and visionary producers were figuring out different ways to layer up shards of other people's music, to build their own pocket orchestras. West Coast rap was about to have its biggest moment [...]

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The Truth Behind Pete Rock’s Beef With Lupe Fiasco (Food 4 Thought)

Jun 1, 2012, 6:39am The Word Is Bond

Just when we taught things had calmed down Lupe has reignited the flames of controversy by firing back at Pete Rock.  The single at the center of the controversy is called "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)” and uses a sample of "T.R.O.Y.", in essence it is a sample of a sample. And this is what makes Pete

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Lupe Fiasco Samples (And Irks) Pete Rock & CL Smooth For “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)”

May 22, 2012, 1:29pm Idolator

Chicago MC Lupe Fiasco , no stranger to controversy, is already in hot water over his lead single from upcoming LP Food & Liquor 2 : The Great American Rap Album . The track in question, "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)" samples Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's 1992 rap staple "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)", which itself samples Tom Scott's cover of Jefferson Airplane's "Today". Turns out Pete Rock is none too thrilled over Fiasco's borrowing from his song. "No disrespect to lupe fiasco and i like him alot but [...]

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Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)

May 21, 2012, 10:48pm The Chuckness

Here's a first look at the debut single off Lupe's upcoming album Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album. A lot of controversy surrounding this one on the blogosphere tonight. First off, he straight up jacked Pete Rock's beat from "T.R.O.Y.", and I understand that it's a sample - but there are just some tracks that shouldn't be altered, and this is one of them. At the very least, I just feel like you should approach the dude who made the original if you're gonna go ahead and attempt to sample it like that - and maybe he did. With [...]

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The Ten Best Shows In St. Louis This Weekend: March 30 to April 1

Mar 30, 2012, 1:25pm A to Z

Another excellent spring weekend in St. Louis: It's tough to top legendary DJ and producer Pete Rock, performing tonight at Lola, but he'll get a run for his money from Ben Kweller (Off Broadwa... Continue reading "The Ten Best Shows In St. Louis This Weekend: March 30 to April 1" >

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Deeper Than Rap: 40 Heartfelt Hip-Hop Songs

Mar 15, 2012, 3:30pm The Smoking Section

Hip-Hop gets such a bad rep sometimes. Go ask any group of random people what they think about the constantly-evolving genre and you’ll undoubtedly hear half the answers harping on [...]

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Top 10 Breakthrough Tracks

Feb 9, 2012, 1:21pm Donuts & Milk

While I am a fan of every track on this list, this is not a typical “best-of” or “KG’s favorites” list. These tracks may not be the first bit of recognition the artists received, but each song I’ve chosen here has had an immense impact on the artist’s career following the single. So think of this more as a “Put Them On The Map” list. [...]

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Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth "They Reminisce Over You" #TROYDAVIS

Sep 22, 2011, 8:20am Free Hiphop Now Syndicate

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XXL marks the 20th Anniversary of the passing of Trouble T-Roy

Jul 15, 2010, 3:18pm A Grumpy Old Man With A Beard

When hip hop fans of the 30-plus age bracket (and many of their younger counterparts, for that matter) recount the greatest hip hop tunes of all time, it's pretty safe to say that Pete Rock & CL Smooth's 'They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)' is always somewhere near the top of the list. The combination of an absolute monster of a beat from Pete and CL's poignant lyrics certainly struck a chord with many hip hop fans. But 'T.R.O.Y.' is more than just a classic song - it's one of the greatest tribute records ever recorded. The [...]

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Hip Hop Fest continues - Black Milk, a PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH REUNION (and a salute to the DJ @ MHOW tonight)

Jul 8, 2010, 3:07pm BrooklynVegan

by BBG DOWNLOAD: Black Milk - "Welcome (Gotta Go)" (Mediafire) Black Milk at SXSW ( more here ) The new LP is called Album Of The Year . Thats bold talk from the great Black Milk , but if there is one man who can get that head nodding, it's him. The Detroit MC ( and recent BV show alumnus ) will welcome Album of [...]

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R.I.P. GURU

Apr 20, 2010, 11:05am JumpTheTurnstyle

Here at JTTS, we really wish that we were writing Solar's obituary right now. Rest In Peace to a true legend. More soon... But for now...

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Old School Mondays:: Mecca and the Soul Brother Edition

Dec 7, 2009, 1:24pm Herohill

I don't have too much of a fun story for this week's OSM - mainly I just wanted to hear some Pete Rock beats again. I put a Pete Rock remix up on Friday with my Me & Jay-Z birthday post , and those classic PR soul sounds - the thick drums, organs & horns - sent me scurrying to put Mecca and the Soul Brother on the ole iPhone for today's at-work listening pleasure. So I figured whilst I was at it, why not give PR & CL the OSM treatment? And so there you [...]

• Pete Rock & C.L Smooth - Lots of Lovin (Remix)
• Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - Straighten It Out
• Pete Rock and CL Smooth - Creator-(Slide to the Side)-Re
• Pete Rock and CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y-(Vocal)

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Artist:	Pete Rock & C.L Smooth
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OS/OHW Wednesday ~ Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth

Sep 30, 2009, 5:00pm MVSW

Here's the old school for this week: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth ~ " They Reminisce Over You " Here's a classic off Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's 1992 debut album Mecca and the Soul Brother . Samples: Tom Scott ~ " Today " The Beginning of the End ~ [...]

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Rest in Peace Adam

Aug 28, 2009, 10:07pm EatSkeet.Com

There aren't words for me to say how much I love this dude. Such a fucking ace guy. Just the most selfless awesome dude. He never had to pay me any mind and still went out of his way to make sure I was alright on the regular, and that's how he treated everybody. I remember going on hikes just gettin life lessons from him, I'll never forget the advice and inspiration he could provide me. He had been through so much in his life and found a way to persevere. I know the media's gonna run with [...]

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Video Drive-Thru Vol. 3

Jul 4, 2009, 8:42am The Mahogany Blog

The XX -- Crystalised Bon Iver -- The Wolves (Act I & II) Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth -- T.R.O.Y.

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Best rap ever

May 15, 2009, 10:49am Poranek o 13

20 moich ulubionych kawałków rapowych ever. W dowolnej kolejności. Warren G - Super Soul Sis Three Six Mafia - Stay Fly Masta Ace - Born To Roll Luniz - Playa Hata Shyheim - Shit Iz Real Smif-n-Wessun - Wrekonize [...]

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MUSIC VIDEO MONDAY - UNDERGROUND 90s HIP HOP

Apr 6, 2009, 5:46pm Golden Bloggen

Digable Planets - Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) (1993) Dir. Morgan Lawley The title speaks for itself. These are some of my favorite Hip Hop videos I grew up with. Most of these artists never really made it very big, but the music is fucking amazing and timeless. I first saw most of these videos on either The Box or Rap City Top 10. And remember if you don't like them, you're wrong. [...]

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