Pete Rock
New York producer who is Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's composer half — his horn-sampling, soulful beats define the golden era of hip-hop production and influenced three generations of producers.
The Cultural Record
Discography
New York producer who is Pete Rock & C
Awards & Recognition
No Grammy data on record.
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Mecca and the Soul Brother (1992
with C.L. Smooth)
produced for Nas
Rakim
Large Professor
T.R.O.Y. is one of greatest hip-hop songs
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