Mecca & The Soul Brother - Rock Pete & Cl Smooth

Description: Artist: Rock Pete & Cl Smooth / Vinyl released 1999-06-07 at Cargo UK

Newest Review: ... tune, compared all the rough tune on the album which have them killing it straight Hip Hop, I would say that as a result the ... more

... quality levels slip, but not too much. **Four Stars** 5. "Act Like You Know" Following a quick Gene McDaniels segment, you find yourself throw into another big one from them as you get Pete Rock finding yet more inspiration form back in the day (1960s). From this, you find yourself being calmed by the gentle, vocal hook which is created. It gives the impression that this one is a chill-out tune, and they do well to create this atmosphere through their work. **Five Stars** 6. "Straighten It...more

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Mecca & The Soul Brother - Rock Pete & Cl Smooth: I Know You Got Hella Soul (1548 words)
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"Mecca And The Soul Brother" was the debut album from Pete Rock & CL Smooth. The New York producer/MC combination (taking from the likes of Eric B. & Rakim, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and Gang Starr) has the duo perform lots of classic Jazz and Soul-influenced Hip Hop to contrast from other conflicting Hip hop movements which were in effect around this time. 1. "Return Of The Mecca" Starting the album off, you have a tune which initially explains what is meant by "Mecca" in their sense, and clearly its going to be a little more complex than the understanding which most have to it, following on from this you have ... Read the complete review