#11. Pete Rock & CL Smooth
The Vibe: The Soul Brother & The Chocolate Boy Wonder. Pete Rock is arguably the king of the “horn-driven” beat. His use of jazz and soul samples gave hip-hop a sophisticated, warm texture. CL Smooth delivered bar for bar with a velvet-smooth voice that never missed a pocket.
- Essential Track: “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)”
- Blog Fact: The saxophone sample in “T.R.O.Y.” is one of the most iconic sounds in hip-hop. It was a tribute to their friend “Trouble” T-Roy, a dancer for Heavy D & The Boyz who died tragically.
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