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
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,
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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,