Quietly, CL Smooth has made some stellar solo material, outside of the Pete Rock & CL Smooth discography. The “money-earnin'” Mount Vernon MC released “Anything For You” this morning, featuring some smooth singing from Kier. But with an ’80s R&B-inspired beat, CL’s crisp vocal tone shines as he goes slow and clear—something that always made his wisdom stand apart from the rest of the pack.

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