CL Smooth is not big on an abundance of appearances. Instead the New Rochelle, New Yorker looks on at Hip-Hop from afar, admiring his contributions, especially those over two revered LPs and an EP with Pete Rock. However, Shuko, the German producer whose beats have sounded great alongside the likes of O.C. and Keith Murray beckoned CL to appear.

From Shuko’s forthcoming LP, For The Love, “The Same” shows that Smooth’s introspection, rich mahogany vocals, and on-track charisma have not lost a single step:

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