Luke Cage Season 2 Episodes Are Titled After Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Songs
Fans of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth now have more incentive to watch the upcoming season of Luke Cage. Viewers of the Marvel series know that its soundtrack is heavily
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Ambrosia For Heads Presents: G.O.A.T. Producers – The Pete Rock Edition (Playlist)
Ambrosia For Heads’ G.O.A.T. Producers series takes in-depth looks at the production discographies of some of Hip-Hop and R&B’s greatest of all-time producers. As part of an exclusive partnership with Pandora,
Reminisce On Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s Mecca & The Soul Brother 25 Years Later (Video)
On June 9, 1992, two men from the outskirts of New York City paired up to form an MC-producer duo that remains the benchmark for any pair eager to leave
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Have An “Awesome” Third Album Coming In 2017
Last month, A Tribe Called Quest released its first album in 18 years. We got it from Here…Thank You 4 Your service featured the founding three MCs of the Queens,
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Approved This Best-Of Mix & You Will Too (Audio)
Not many groups (in any genre) can warrant a “Best Of” off of just two albums and an EP. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth are a clear exception. Between 1991
In 1993, Pete Rock & CL Smooth Helped Run-D.M.C. Reclaim the Throne (Video)
In the early ’90s, Run-D.M.C. was experiencing a relative lull in their career after the lackluster success of the singles from the group’s 1990 LP Back From Hell. However in
Celebrate 25 Years Of Pete Rock & CL Smooth With A Souled Out Mix (Audio)
While the mid-90s often get lots of credit for the numerous Hip-Hop classic albums that were released during that period, 1991 was a pivotal year in which many artist debuts
Listen To The Best Hip-Hop Of April 2016 In One Playlist (Audio)
For years to come, April 2016 will be remembered as the month that brought purple snow in the form of Prince’s death. In the wake of his departure, there have
C.L. Smooth & Skyzoo Have “Perfect Timing” With A Record Store Day Remix (Audio)
Today (April 16) is Record Store Day. One artist whose catalog has long been celebrated on vinyl albums is C.L. Smooth. With partner Pete Rock, throughout the early 1990s (and
C.L. Smooth’s Latest Song Shows He Is Still A Rap King (Audio)
While Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth are back in the studio in this young 2016, the New Rochelle half of the highly respected duo pushes on with some solo material.
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s 2004 Reunion Is Something We All Can Still Appreciate (Audio)
Twenty years ago, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth formally called it quits. After 1994’s The Main Ingredient, the pair from Mount Vernon and New Rochelle, New York, respectively, split due
A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory vs. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s Mecca And The Soul Brother. Which Is Better?
One year ago, Ambrosia For Heads launched a debate among its readers seeking to answer one of Hip-Hop’s most hotly-contested questions: who is the greatest MC of all time? “Finding
Dr. Dre’s 2001 vs. Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s Mecca And The Soul Brother. Which Is Better?
One year ago, Ambrosia For Heads launched a debate among its readers seeking to answer one of Hip-Hop’s most hotly-contested questions: who is the greatest MC of all time? “Finding
Marvel’s Mash-Up’s Continue, Care Of Nas, 50 Cent, The Roots & Pete Rock
Earlier this month, Marvel released a number of mash-up’s between their flagship comic book characters, and classic Hip-Hop albums. From Eric B. & Rakim to Wu-Tang Clan, Marvel wove in
Do Remember: Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s The Creator (Video)
In the last week, Android released a new campaign, “Handshake.” Notably, phones were not (at all) featured in the one-minute television ads, but rather a series of celebrations from athletes,
Ever See This Cypher with MC Lyte, ATCQ, GURU, Wu-Tang Clan, CL Smooth, KRS-One & More (Video)
The second iteration of Arsenio Hall’s show left the air quietly, after an announcement just weeks before that the show had been renewed. However, it was a very different story
Here’s a Playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of November 2014 (Audio)
November was dominated by members of Wu-Tang Clan and Shady 2.0. Eminem, the Wu, Royce Da 5’9″ & DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah and Slaughterhouse all had big records (or several).
CL Smooth Bobs & Weaves On This Bouncy Shuko Beat (Audio)
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
Finding The GOAT: CL Smooth vs. Posdnuos…Who You Got?
As we continue the ultimate battle for the title of the GOAT (Greatest of All-Time), we are asking you to help us rank who is the greatest MC to pick
CL Smooth Returns With A Solo Track Tailor-Made For His Signature Slow Flow (Audio)
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
AFH: The Week in Video (8/3/13) (Video Playlist)
Welcome to the week in video where each week we will showcase some of the best video content to hit AFH over the last 7 days. This 30-60 minute video
Pete Rock & CL Smooth Perform at the Rocksteady 36th Anniversary Celebration (Video)
Pete Rock & CL Smooth performed at the Rocksteady 36th Anniversary celebration. You can check out video footage of a performances of They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) and Straighten It
Living Legends: Pete Rock & CL Smooth (Audio Playlist)
Pete Rock has long gotten credit for being one of the most influential hip-hop producers of all time. Recently, there has also been a bit of a spike in interest
The Making of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Video)
Here is a truly phenomenal documentary on the making of one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.). If
J-Live – Hot vs. Dope Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Some (though not enough) know J-Live as a dope MC. Heads know he is a skilled DJ, as well. Here’s a new mixtape from him featuring recent music from Yasiin
C.L. Smooth – Ask About Me
C.L. Smooth is back in the lab and his flow is still oh so buttery. Here’s a new joint he has from his forthcoming album, The Emancipation of Corey Penn.
Lupe Fiasco – Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)
Here’s a new single from Lupe Fiasco’s upcoming Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1. It’s set to the tune of Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s
Beats, Rhymes & Mixes: This week’s mix was inspired by the A Tribe Called Quest documentary. You’ll here lots of Tribe from the Low End Theory and Midnight Marauders years, as well as other artists who were doing it at that time: Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Diamond D, The Beatnuts, Showbiz & AG, De La Soul, Black Sheep, The Pharcyde, Main Source, Brand Nubian and more.
And, if you haven’t seen Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, it is a MUST for any ATCQ fan or student of hip-hop. Enjoy. Ambrosia
This week’s playlist was inspired by those lost Little Brother gems that dropped earlier in the week. It draws heavily on that deep, melodic 9th Wonder sound.
It draws heavily on that deep, melodic 9th Wonder sound, as well as his muse Pete Rock and others. You’ll find some J-Live, Jay-Z (courtesy of 9th), Nicolay & Kay,
Jazz has never been one of my favorite genres. Yet, it is the foundation of hip-hop samples (along with James Brown and Funkadelic). Chuwee’s Yes Yes Yo reminded me of this and inspired this week’s playlist. You’ll find A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, The Roots, Nas, Eric B. and Rakim and others.
Guaranteed to help make a smooth transition into the weekend. Press play, sit back and enjoy. If you missed Yes Yes Yo by Chuwee, click here.
