Dad reacts to They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y) - Pete Rock & Cl Smooth

[@chestermijnals6914]

In my humble opinion one of the best and most beautiful Hip Hop songs ever made.

[@TruthFLA]

With respect, you are incorrect. its not one of. This song is number one

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

Top 3 defo

[@fettywapsmissingeye]

@@TruthFLA might just be. There are a fuck ton of competitors and really close picks you could take too. This song is the kind of song everyone knows the melody to but mightn’t necessarily know the song. Proves it’s truly timeless and exceeds being a hip hop track

[@jiggygrand]

This song is so good because it has layers and depth that previous songs in this genre did not. Prior to this, hip-hop was 2 dimensional, either it spoke about partying or street life. This song touched on life, death, loss, love and friendship. It touched our souls & made a deep impression that still resonates.

[@sojiogungbesan5547]

Hands down

[@vivectelvanni]

My dad and I would ride around and listen to this and rap it word for word. Now I am reminiscing. RIP Dad.

[@russellrobinson6404]

I felt this rip dad

[@nakia97]

Never had to do anything with my dad and he went to rest in 1986 I was 11, but I have a 17 year old that I share knowledge and music with

[@vivectelvanni]

@@nakia97 dope. He passed his jams on to me. I knew I was in dad's car if we were listening to a Red Alert mix.

[@TechGreguy]

R.I P to your dad

[@all-caps3927]

rest easy, keep your head up man

[@commentwisely3033]

Took me from a boy to man so I always had a father when my biological didn't bother. Dude, line gets me everytime

[@risesubway1973]

The ONLY rap song that makes me cry!!’

[@myfinstabot]

Then Shaq remixed that line!

[@twoiietwo9259]

Taking care of this

[@sojiogungbesan5547]

Please listen to that first verse again, he told his family history in 16 bars. A lot of people tend to focus on the production and beats (which are absolutely incredible), but the lyrics are real gems. Truly timeless song.

[@davido3109]

C.l Smooth!! Incredible Mc!!! The Main ingredient is incredible dope album!!!

[@KarmelHumphrey]

CL is one of the great, underrated storytellers. You have to listen to this song 1000x to appreciate it all.

[@erikadavis4696]

I knew Troy. I met him when he was on tour with Heavy D back in '87. My friend (my kids' godmother), Monica Payne, sang back-up for Heavy D. I was crazy about him. I got in soooo much trouble with my mom because of all of the long distance calls to NY. Core memory unlocked. Anyway, this will ALWAYS be in my top 10 faves of all time!

[@quanahedwards2778]

I had a huge crush on Troy and Heavy D. I’ve always heard great things about all of these guys. Thanks for sharing your story. 🙂

[@erikadavis4696]

@@quanahedwards2778 They were really good guys. Heavy was the absolute sweetest guy ever.😊

[@quanahedwards2778]

@@erikadavis4696 😊

[@aldo9937]

🧢

[@CajmereThoughts]

Thank you for sharing! RIP to him and Heavy D 🙏🏼

[@joetwinz]

Pete Rock produced Nas' The world is yours. He also does the vocals on the chorus for it.

[@JusDOrange9470]

That piano sample is crazy. 10seconds of a 7minute track. One reason why i love Hip Hop. The Piano is from the Ahmad Jamal Track - I love music. Ahmad Jamal died last month🙏🏻❤️

[@hoodmistressreloaded]

Oddly enough, Pete Rock also ad-libs on the chorus for T.R.O.Y.; he's singing the "Wooo-Ooooh" in the background 😉

[@carlosharris1349]

That song still brings me to tears and gives me chills.

[@djterro17]

💯

[@lordsesshomaru1078]

Yessir... It used to be one of my favorite songs in Jr high, and it touched me then but I get it now... Perfect portrayal...

[@loki2240]

It's an amazing celebration of family, life, and their lost friend. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

You too?

[@KarmelHumphrey]

Idk why but I well up at the intro bro...and am never with out goosebumps when them horns hit

[@PrinceSonCheeba]

Actually CL’s father was in his life. He’s describing how his mother and father married after they had children. Another fun fact is Pete Rock and Heavy D are cousins and Troy was Heavy D’s dancer. They all grew up together in Mt. Vernon, NY.

[@KimmieSue.]

Mother and step father

[@pkmiller100]

I was a teenager in the 90s and was completely captivated by the Golden Era of hip hop. Love the channel, guys.

[@terrylopez3570]

Likewise

[@tiffany171720052005]

Me too.

[@Ktaurus26]

I’m 40 and I’m thankful I grew up with this era when I was young

[@brandonshaw5882]

This song STILL stays heavy in my rotation 31 years later!

[@frontroom]

I'm finding out through the comments just how much this song means to so many people. Thanks for checking out our channel, Brandon. - Kai's dad

[@brandonshaw5882]

@@frontroom Love your guys channel, love the taste in music from both of you guys!

[@Enkabard]

Forever and always number one, true hip hop is such hidden and undergroudn genre.

[@battlegirldeb]

Love of my favorites. Trouble T.Roy who inspired this song was only one year older than I am. It hurt that he died so young from a freak accident. R.I.P Troy Dixon and R.I.P. Heavy D (Dwight Myers). Friends of Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Hearing this song always makes this 54-year-old woman miss being in her 20's.

[@triggatrevor1849]

R.I.P. Troy and R.I.P. Heavy D Pete Rock & Heavy D were also cousins.

[@gwendolyntaylor800]

You can't hear this without missing Heavy D

[@The45boca]

I cant believe you can talk about this track and not mention the saxophone sample 'Today' by Tom Scott! arguably the best sample ever used

[@jerekahunt2415]

❤

[@CandaceMelissa]

California Dreamers are so dope!! One of the best samples ever

[@dasninjastix]

Song should be preserved in the Smithsonian if it hasn't already. One of the cornerstone tracks of boom bap rap.

[@myfinstabot]

🏆

[@unknownrebelfilms]

As a New Yorker I can say this song STILL reps New York City in a big way. I've listened to it on my commute to work and in the Subway trains and I can say it feels like home every time I'm listening to it in the city.

[@cyndigirl418]

Absolutely!

[@ccarrington1295]

🎯💯

[@M2DAW]

One of the top 5 greatest hip hop songs ever created.

[@garionlegore4734]

For sure... raw, but still incredibly produced...

[@alexanderliles9526]

Facts.

[@daze3o5]

CL just rapped about how he came up and his family, but it's all stuff people can relate to. the uncle with a nice car. the aunt that owns a business. the older relative that drinks a little and falls asleep to a jazz record. it could be people from your family, or your neighborhood. it's a very easy song to connect to.

[@frontroom]

Really like your take on this song. It hits the mark. - Kai's dad

[@ig7829]

Arguably the greatest song in hip hop history in my opinion.

[@aldo9937]

Juicy for sure surpasses it. But a top one for sure. Big had way better microphone control. Flows, cadences, and rhyme schemes.

[@77Creation]

Definitely.

[@coolastheycome1]

There was a big jazz influence in hip hop in the early 90s. Jazzmatazz was a great album by Guru to check out.

[@CajmereThoughts]

GREAT album❣️

[@davido3109]

Gifted unlimited rhymes universal... Rip!!! Keith Elam!!!!

[@davido3109]

SREE Khrisna Bless his Soul

[@kyleruffin7826]

The best way to discover Pete Rock is to listen to that exact album. He is a master of blending jazz and hip hop together. Another cut from the album to check out is called "Straighten it out". But the entire album is a great listen.

[@johnjackson9235]

As a DJ, I really loved Straighten It Out. That beat is one in a million and gets me hyped every time.

[@iriskd]

the instrumental version is unmatched

[@jendiyemaeliga1452]

I'm from Miami, FL. My father said this was the first rap song I ever heard. It's been my favorite song since I could remember. 1992 was the year of the 90s! 92 Til Infinity! Sorry Souls of Mischief, 92 should have been the year. Speaking of Souls of Mischief, 93 til Infinity should be the next song

[@kms367]

I second 93 till Infinity!!

[@HighVibe001]

Yesss! 92 til Infinity still bumps today!

[@RamonAcosta191]

💯

[@khary9]

Family. Love. Sacrifice. Redemption. Life. These are the themes that propel humanity and are commonly reflected upon when a loved one passes. They are the subject of this song. As an added tidbit, CL is reflecting on his Afro-Portuguese relatives by name in the song and his lyrics carry that nuance to just an otherwise, urban black story.

[@frontroom]

Great description

[@firelioness363]

Trouble T. Roy ( Troy)... Rest in Power... Heavy D Rest in Power ... Cant believe their gone ... But not forgot ... 🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨....

[@bdrbrgdg]

T.R.O.Y. is definetly their best song, a true masterpiece! Their first album has also some really great tracks on it, however I recommend to listen to their second album The Main Ingredient! For me it is Pete's best album and one of the best produced Hip Hop albums ever. And go for the whole album as the vibe from the whole album is exceptional.

[@JusDOrange9470]

English isn't my first language, so i can't rate their lyrics too much. but i can rate the vibe. my favorite track is "one in a million" makes me feel good all the time

[@HakimB97]

Facts! My forever joint is carmel city

[@hershelfowler6257]

Cant front on me. My shit

[@gabrielcarmn]

The Main Ingredient its a incredible album 😎👌 Also the album from INI- Center of Attention its really good produced by pete too

[@JoaquinTazabi]

"Straighten it Out"?

[@dayne6563]

'instant classic' the moment it was released. Peace to 'Trouble T-Roy'..Heavy D, the whole 'money earnin' Mount Vernon, NY............. Pete Rock on the masterful track...CLSmooth on the God flow.. & FrontRoom..appreciate you bringing' the Classics to the forefront!!

[@runningwild09]

Rap + sax riff + simple yet catchy beat = amazing

[@MegaNikema]

This is one of my fav hiphop songs. 1977 Bx born n raised, its part of the soundtrack of my life❤❤❤

[@opippy]

east coast rap in the 90's especially was very jazz heavy. it's special to me as the sounds of my childhood. this song just has such a dreamy quality to it that made it special to me, along with the sentiment of reminiscing about days gone by and friends gone too soon. i loved this era for music. this song, nas "it ain't hard to tell", queen latifah "unity", camp lo "luchini", the pharcyde "passin me by", biggie "unbelievable", a bunch more i can't remember with that dreamy quality..... it was a great decade for hip hop...

[@stayfly3000]

Hey guys, he's literally reminiscing, as the title of the song suggests. Also his mother just had him and his sister, Pam. CL mentioned his own 5 kids which may have given you the impression his mom was having one kid after another. You may want to listen to it again.

[@funkadelph1852]

This is the quintessential hip hop song that really embraces the beauty of the musical genre during that era. Also, I recommend that y’all listen to AZ “Rather Unique” if you want to hear super dope lyrics over an amazing Pete Rock beat!

[@djdronkenhenk4543]

Hearing this song triggers so many memories for me... Real classic! Pete Rock produced for all the oldskool legends and produced many underground classics. Some of my favorites: Big L - Holdin' It Down ft Miss Jones, Stan Spit & A.G RUN DMC - Down With The King Pete Rock - Tha Game ft Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & Prodigy Pete Rock - Half Man Half Amazin ft Method Man Nas - The World Is Yours Red Cafe - Heart & Soul of New York City Termanology - We Killing Ourselves AZ - Rather Unique Rakim - The Saga Begins Edo. G & Pete Rock - Boston

[@davido3109]

Rather unique!!!!! Primo and Pete Rock made some incredible portals in the 90's Incredible incredible music!!!!

[@Greatness810]

This song has so many memories for me. My favorite memory is hearing it on the intro to NBA Streets Vol. 2

[@crushingnickelsintoquarter9610]

Same

[@TheMarmboy]

Same too

[@djdronkenhenk4543]

As soon as I hear that intro I see the loading screen flashing before my eyes :D

[@ApolloTheLeader]

I still need to get another copy of that game

[@zakariahmardon5702]

im not sure whether that's sad or just dope haha

[@3rdworldordertv721]

Pete Rock played every kick, snare and hi hat live throughout the entire song, on each bar, which gives it a dynamic feel.

[@eidolonone]

Tom Scott (& the Cali. Dreamers) 'Today' 1967 off The Honeysuckle Breeze is the sample. Just an oh, snapple fact 🤓 - great vid as per usual ✌️

[@deana3449]

You beat me to it!

[@jackerquack66]

thank you for this one. We gotta show Dad more of these classic hip hop groups from then. i think A Tribe Called Quest must be coming up here soon. Either Low End Theory, or Midnight Marauders is a must in the history of all-time hip hop albums

[@quinnterriabrown]

Pete Rock & CL Smooth "Lots of Lovin'" & Straighten It Out" off the same album

[@ricky6144]

Love Pete Rock and CL Smooth songs.

[@wadewhatley1356]

Oooooooooooooooooooh. This kid is VALID! This is a hip hop classic! Salute

[@shamekastephens6688]

His mom had two kids, got married when he was ten. His grandfather helped raised him. He’s the one who had five kids.

[@jasoningram408]

In my opinion, this is the best beat to ever come out of Hip Hop. Rock will forever be a legend for this. Even with no lyrics, it tells the whole story. Timeless Diamond

[@BrooklynPhenixRising]

Even though I consider Rakim as the God MC. This song right here if I could only listen to one hip hop song for the rest of my life, it would be this one. This song immediately takes me back to freshman year of college life just starting with all it's hopes and possibilities. Truly in my opinion one of the greatest rap songs period. My shame is that I only learned last year where the sax sample came from "Today" Tom Scott!... This speaks to the Genius of Pete Rock and his ability to take a song from '67 and turn it into an instant Hip Hop classic and icon.

[@sideeye579]

I love the son’s description of this song as “pretty perfect.” This is one of a handful of hip hop songs I would describe as beautiful.

[@imagine2C]

50yrs of hip hop 😉🥇

[@q-dawwg626]

92 I lost my Boi back in Staten Island ( Hec ) and this song seems like it was written for him before he died. Still listen to this song like it was yesterday and still get that feeling like it was first heard.

[@HighVibe001]

This was the end of college for me. In 93 GURU dropped Jazzmatazz Vol 1. You should review that one. Definitely a classic! @The FrontRoom

[@neliofarrao67]

One of my all time favorites, timeless tune

[@5160Jazzo]

I got the chills again like it was 92 again. As a kid couldn't wait to come home from school to hear this one the radio or watch the video

[@Arimas-bx2rt]

The Way The Son Explained The Song To His Father Reminds Me Of A Doctor Explaining Medication To A Patient.

[@Chuckwick]

Pete Rock - Take Your Time AZ - Rather Unique Big L - Holdin It Down These are some really good Pete Rock produced Songs, that I recommend reacting to. Greetings from Germany

[@biglon763]

I HAVE THIS ON VINYL WHITE LABEL PROMO SINCE DAY ONE WHEN T~ROY DIED 🔥 NOT SURE I WILL EVER LET IT GO, AS IT STILL BRINGS CHILLS EVERY LISTEN 🔥 SALUTE #T.R.O.Y 🙏🏽 #RIP HEAVY D 💙

[@markkindle8114]

same

[@Oneeightseven6]

I love this Song! One of my favorite tracks ever.

[@situationsixtynine8743]

One of Hip hop's greatest duo's, i still pkay their music regularly ✌🏾

[@kennydeez..1774]

This was a very good song. The Songwriting,The Flow and The Music..Were All Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Great Reaction FrontRoom👍🏾💯👍🏾

[@RicottaMira]

I love this song so much word for word, I put it on repeat in the video game settings for Street Volume II back in the day , I played it so much my dad asked me to change it 😂 I was born in 92’ the synchronicity and love for that era music and sound will always be undeniable

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

I cannot listen to this song without the tears building up...i thank you for this experience...

[@kingnaldo4058]

1992 was a great year for hip-hop and new jack swing... Those were the days for real😊

[@313massey]

Am I the only one that still gets goosebumps as soon as the beat starts

[@banananutz2722]

Thank you for always reminding me to give things a good listen and learn how much I can appreciate things.

[@frontroom]

Thanks for watching!

[@patricksmith6796]

Legendary Pete Rock and underrated CL Smooth created a classic joint.

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

I am so glad this song is living on. It was my favorite song back in High School. I have introduced this song to a lot of people. Every one of them loved it.

[@dtx378]

I really like how yall are starting to incorporate different camera angles...also love that DJ SCREW poster behind Kai!

[@sportsntunes4021]

This is by far one of the smoothest certified classic 💯🙏🥊👍🙌🎉🎤 trouble t Roy I remember crying when they came back together and toured 🥹 so nostalgic they have so many bangers too searching, take you there, Carmel city, tell me how you feel, and many more 🥲

[@all-caps3927]

fyi that car in the middle is a Mercedes SL from the 90s specifically an SL R129. My father luckily is able to own one today as a modern classic, it was a big car back in the day but very affordable theses days. Its such a cool cover for such a cool song and absolutely one of the best beats of all time, iconic east coast song.

[@melaar9496]

THIS song made me fall in love with hip-hop! 🙌🏾 Thank you for reacting to this gem! ❤

[@rondar.8746]

Trouble TROY was one of members of Heavy D and the Boys

[@beesem55555]

You ABSOLUTELY need to listen to their other album, the main ingredient, if you like mecca and the soul brother you'll love it kai

[@sportsntunes4021]

Definitely straighten it out another dope ass song and take you there 🎉

[@haxhibaba]

One of the most emotional RAP or Hiphop songs

[@punisher6]

Those horns use to blast in my 81 Toyota Corona, yes Corona not Corolla. Still requesting Kool G RAP "in the streets of New York".

[@oliverbowes19900719]

One of my favourites of all time. I knew your dad would love this musically. So glad you covered it. Keep up the good work gents! Love from the UK..

[@neillcaamano6814]

Always stirs emotion when this song plays, a rousing piece. Check 'Soul Brother # 1' from the 'Soul Survivor' album. Amazing production and Pete flowing lovely on the mic... Also, PR produced 'The World Is Yours' from Illmatic...

[@geerock7910]

Chills everytime no matter where I hear it.

[@sonyadrake7843]

Me too! CL Smooth and Pete Rock, Legends! When They Reminisce Over You! For Real and LISTEN! That 🎷is 🔥🔥

[@zakariahmardon5702]

Pete Rock also produced 'The World Is Yours' on Illmatic, which I know your dad is familiar with !

[@loki2240]

You guys misunderstood the lyrics. C.L.'s mother didn't have a lot kids - just C.L. and his younger sister, Pam. And he did have a father figure in the house because his mother moved on from their biological father and married another man. I'm glad you enjoyed the song, though. It's one of my all-time favorites. It's an amazing celebration of family, life, and their lost friend. You should also check out the song that it samples, "Today" by Tom Scott (also sampled in Black Sheep's "Similak Child").

[@Dandroid5000]

Black Sheep actually sampled the original version of Today, by Jefferson Airplane....both killer joints in their own right.

[@loki2240]

@@Dandroid5000 - Had no idea Jefferson Airplane did it. I'll check it out. Thanks!

[@davidbyrd5164]

Music soulchild literally will give you and pops a whole mega cluster of genius level art LITERALLY

[@_Backwoods]

By far one of my favorite songs. Such a vibe.

[@sportsntunes4021]

Only the real ones remember this is the intro to nba street vol. 2🥹🏀🕹️

[@nerdbamarich2063]

One of the greatest songs of all time... I definitely think you guys should start checking out the video versions of these songs as well..

[@newbuck319]

Jazz and cool tempos was really big during that period (late 80's - early 90's), Pete Rock, DJ Premier - GangStarr, Diggable Planets, A Tribe Called Quest (more smooth than anything) and too a lesser extent De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah, Monie Love, MC Lyte, Poor Righteous Teachers..to name a few.

[@IncHulk]

One of the greatest hip hop tracks ever…always brings me back to my streetball days…loved playing this track when we were shootin’ hoops…

[@johnconnor210]

The greatest pure hip-hop song of all time.

[@dzadigital5613]

GOAT Pete Rock produced NAS "The World Is Yours" on Illmatic

[@LionsDiamonds]

This is one of the best Hip Hop songs ever. The production by Pete Rock is top 5. The lyrics and delivery by CL Smooth top 5. PLUS the video is also top 5. Truly tied it together. Also the meaning behind the song ie tribute to TROY is on a different level. Shout out to Mount Vernon! - RIP TROY

[@bigbellyman5442]

Specifically New York HipHop sampled alot of Jazz and also Jazz was very big in Harlem since the 30s so that was our sound back then

[@thehoneyeffect]

Its just exquisite, so many layers, its one of my most favourite songs ever

[@emmanuelmedina5535]

More Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth, please!

[@jeffbaker6311]

I'm so glad you did this. One of my favorite songs of all time!

[@IcyVeinsWithin]

This track is LEGEND

[@theREALchubert76]

CL, one of the best to do it. 🎤

[@TheColdrush22]

And he’s a super incredible/nice dude. I know so many of our heroes suck, but man. I’ve had conversations with that guy and he is just super cool.

[@joseywales1150]

Sounds of my youth flying into the tri state area living in Momouth County to Freehold. down to Malik yobas restaurant, back down to seaside heights of Jersey. Down to Jersey cities. We didn’t know how good we had it!! Thru out u could hear this song waffling down thru Orange New Jersey back to Norwalk Conn. Tri State where u at?!!!!

[@BrooklynNY1979]

In my opinion, this is THE GREATEST hip hop track ever made! This song embodies the essence of hip hop, truly a legendary track!

[@diablo74ify]

Classic album ❤

[@kenadaniels9516]

I love this song and glad you guys are enjoying it too ❤❤❤❤

[@joseywales1150]

It sounds like the city the city we ALL LOVED NY!! May she rest easy n peace..

[@mariaward427]

Classic song. ❤❤

[@gwendolyntaylor800]

I've been going back and watching your previous videos and I'm falling more and more in love with this channel. I can't quit smiling and want to hug you both. 🤗 As a huge fan of hip-hop and gangsta rap I appreciate the openness of your dad to the genre. Back to my deep-dive. I'm going to suggest Lauryn Hill's Mystery of Iniquity and Ice Cube's album War and Peace vol.1 and Ludacris Chicken and a Beer oh Makavelli (Tupac) Me and my Girlfriend Sending nothing but love to you ❤️

[@vicdemone4.0]

The car is a 1992 Benz SL 300 and the sample is from Tom Scott and The California Dreamers's song 'Today'

[@MoeDavinci]

This is quintessential Hip-Hop. At its core, Hip-Hop is this from ‘73-‘23 and beyond.

[@ADAMdinho1]

Great great stuff I knew we were getting to some Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Brilliant.

[@harrypool71]

Excellent Song!!!! That song is the #1 eulogy, memorial dedication song in Hip Hop history. Please review “Jazz Thing“ by Gang Starr or Black Star “Respiration” featuring Common.

[@AS-mn9yl]

This rewinds me back to The Limelight Club in London circa 92/93 The best years for Hip Hop

[@glh9094]

Horn section was sampled from Tom Scott. Pop's will appreciate that.