Pete Rock | Crate Diggers | Fuse

Pete Rock, the legendary DJ and producer for rappers like Nas, Notorious B.I.G, and members of the Wu-Tang Clan, talks about his early days with cousin Heavy D, his love of funk, and a rare Marvin Gaye record.
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[@Vassiliadis504]

Even Jay Dee said that one of the big reasons he stayed in the basement making records when he was younger was because he wanted to be like Pete. He wanted to be as dope as he was, the sound he was making. When he said that to Pete Im sure Pete said Man, you are the producer im trying to be. 2 Greats that by the grace of God found each other through the music. Onelove ya feel me!

[@jammyjam353]

Pete Rock would never say he’s trying to be like Dilla, EVER!!! Please know that. He loved J’s talent and his work, and could have even been inspired by him, but if you’re leading a race, you’re never gonna slow down and jog behind someone that’s trailing you. J. Dilla is one of the ABSOLUTE GREATEST producers ever!!! Upper echelon!!!! And yet he still is not on Pete Rock’s level

[@Laszlo5897]

@@jammyjam353 ok

[@jammyjam353]

Laszlo Dajka yezzir

[@ndujamz]

@@jammyjam353 that very debatable. But remember that sometimes being the best means being prolific. J Dilla is one of the most prolific producer out there...there's a lots of J Dilla beats out there and some of them never been heard b4. Even 9th Wonder I don't think he's on Pete and Dilla's level, but because he put out so many great stuff..he's becoming a legend. I can vouch for both Pete and Dilla..sometimes I get confused who i like the most. But to sum it all up, Pete needs to release all those beat he keeps making.. I don't think there's a producer in New York who has found some of the rarest records than Pete Rock. Pete Rock is serious record digga.

[@asonx8624]

buggin

[@JosephCee]

Sampling/ crate digging is a damn art and should be honored. I mean, look at all the old artists' records that have been completely forgotten over time and thanks to producers like this they're being brought back to life and are being remembered.

[@brandonwilliams9400]

Well Stated 💯

[@RahulBonnerjee]

Please get Madlib to do one of these!

[@LATQueens]

Pete is the one who started that echoing saxophone technique that many hip hop songs used back in like 1992-96.

[@Breakbeats92.5]

This should have been an hour long joint with Pete yo!

[@johnreder8167]

guess from somewhere where you know what's right

[@mariusetternavn6214]

@@johnreder8167 word

[@logicalblackman8228]

Yeah, this was crazy short.

[@LoDaKid]

Bless to the god...but damn Pete...u was wild blunted on this one brother

[@aliahspirituality]

this is fucking beautiful.. i love seeing people be immersed in their passion

[@laurencewhite4809]

He could stack every record on top of each other, he would still be higher.

[@dannybx78]

Pete Rock needs to get back with C.L. Smooth. They've been apart for 26 years already, word is bond.

[@sex9944]

Well... you probably mean “record wise”. Because 2017 they were on Tour together.

[@columbusohio72]

Lol

[@coolguy5772]

Pete you're the best, but your eyes tell me you're tired every single day from all that hard working.

[@BolognaFullof]

it's hard being a triple threat (hes a dj, rapper and producer)

[@alee0294]

Neh. Dude looks faded

[@nigelmiller5609]

Ain't nothin wrong with gettin weeded.

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Yo, I copped "Mecca And The Soul Brother" on cassette (dating myself) when it came out. I can still see myself chilling in the food court, unwrapping the plastic from the tape, popping it into my Walkman and soaking it all in. Looking back, that was probably a turning point in my life. Hip Hop was going to be my future.

[@shenglongisback4688]

Music Power was the same for me..

[@Vandalio_Saez]

Greatest feeling to buy a tape and pop it in the walkman or tape deck we came up in an amazing era the smell of a new cassette was euphoric and intoxicating 💯🔥🙌

[@brysonfoster6733]

I know that feeling!

[@Cream794]

Pete Rock is the man! Digging in the crates reminds me of break hunting with the legendary Tony D AKA Harvey Walbanger. May he Rest in peace. Big up to real hip hop and beat making!

[@djscratchdog]

This video is making me want to go digging again. Props to Pete.

[@minou_1]

pete rock, greatest of all time

[@Vassiliadis504]

Even Jay Dee said that one of the big reasons he stayed in the basement making records when he was younger was because he wanted to be like Pete. He wanted to be as dope as he was, the sound he was making. When he said that to Pete Im sure Pete said Man, you are the producer im trying to be. 2 Greats that by the grace of God found each other through the music. Onelove ya feel me!

[@SodamIonYat]

That "Its A New Day" song on the Skull Snaps record revolutionised hip hop drums in general. Countless songs used It as either key or integral parts of the beat. Thanks Fuse for this great video. Peace.

[@MrOvadose101]

Still one of the best to ever do it. Even his Petestrumentals are headnod certified.

[@cliftonjackson]

That beat that was playing when Pete was talking about the Skull Snaps album...whoa!!!

[@EseLukin500]

cmon dude, six minuts for pete?

[@Vassiliadis504]

Exactly my thoughts, should of had at least 20 minutes. You know pete was just gettin started!!

[@marctronixx]

shoot put up the outtakes!

[@muxnod9857]

It was either six minutes or all fukn day. Ain't nobody got all fukn day.

[@garriethicks]

I got all day for the culture.

[@TheMancunianCandidate]

T.R.O.Y. is a stone cold classic. Never forget. Pete is an OG

[@grooveinside390]

One of the best beatmaker the hip hop had known

[@howtorapbook572]

The dopest MCs all were interviewed up in the books named *HOW TO RAP* and *HOW TO RAP 2*. Everybody from Mobb Deep to Hieroglyphics to Pharcyde, to Kool G Rap, Chuck D, Black Moon, and Big Daddy Kane were interviewed, and others.

[@yoyomamagawd]

aint heard of them books todd.

[@CamisBeats]

Making beats , shows you that there is infinite possibilities and there is no limits infinite thoughts , you can make thousands of different beats from same sample.

[@HappyWolverine]

One of the GOATS RIP Heavy D, didnt realize he was Pete's cousin

[@lisaray101]

I really miss the jazz element in hiphop music. Pete Rock was known for this and thats why I love him as a producer, he's also a great rapper as well.

[@toringuest]

that Ramp record is flammmeee.

[@GhostFace2k3]

I love Pete Rock!! He is my favorite producer and such a cool, humble dude. Much respect to you Pete, you the best!!!

[@BeFrankyMusic]

Crazy collection. Need that skullsnap vinyl.

[@mansamusa2012]

Be Franky I said the same thing brother.

[@BeFrankyMusic]

damn, thats pretty annoying that its warped. but red is very stylish, congrats man

[@tingokuman]

I gotta step my vinyl game up, Luckily between my dad and my aunt I have alot of funk and soul i can borrow.

[@legomanharrison]

I wanna see Madlib, Alchemist, or Preemo come on and do one of these episodes

[@adam.h9774]

+HOgburn Innit, they need stretch and bobbito on too

[@zshakur]

The music for this episode was PERFECT!!!

[@darylbond3899]

This is one of my favorite crate diggers episodes, what a lovely geezer!!

[@veganbadass]

Bought 2 original 12" copies of "reminisce' back in 91'. Thank you Pete! Have lots of your records!

[@drumatic]

When interviewer off camera asks what kind of music is on skull snaps lp = fired!

[@nanoloopbandit]

My life long dream is to inherit Pete Rock’s vinyl collection!!! At that point I’d retire everything in my life & like a monk only live my life diggin & samplin, for no reason whatsoever, just a daily routine.

[@iKuKu4CoCoPuffs]

Much RESPECT. Seeing this collection, makes my 2k look tiny.

[@JayJayRealhiphop]

Definetly loving it. COLLECTION OF THES ONE FROM PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS!!!!

[@cwvos]

Pete Rock will forever be a HipHop Legend!!!!!

[@LakatosView]

EPMD - It's My Thing Pete Rock, you're one of the best producers in the history of Hip Hop. Respect for life brother.

[@agostocobain2729]

Bring this show back

[@lassekarlsson5385]

Dwight Arrington Myers R.i.p.

[@OustemOne...ESB-IBS]

Peace Soulbrother #1 Pete Rock... One Love...

[@Strider-Ragnarok]

The added information about who else used the sample is really an excellent idea.

[@epik72]

ONE OF THE BEST!!!

[@ThaHipHopCulture]

Sick video. Thanks. Pete has a nice taste god damn. Love his instrumental albums! No.1 no doubt.

[@OutrSpace]

Best producer alive!

[@sandroagus6418]

AMAZING COLLECTION!!! U GOT DA FUNK BRO!!!PEACE!!

[@thegroove2000]

100.000 Records..Some Epic numbers.

[@Breakbeats92.5]

"Oh Pete Rock, raw as I ever been (horn hit) bim!

[@celochamp]

Give me room so I can speak about the skins...

[@BellaElizabeth]

So awesome..I love Pete Rock

[@Mendle44]

Thanks for the suggestions. Will look into it.

[@TheDtruth29]

top five greatest of all time ...nuff said !

[@syddiallo]

that beat at 3:30 really caught me

[@cresplove]

KING OF SOUL!!

[@LSC701]

A legend...

[@jonathanj5728]

Inspirational Legend

[@bmarkyt132]

Legend.

[@Vandalio_Saez]

Pete and premo are 1 A&B all time greatest 🔥

[@jamesradski9082]

Fabulous collection.

[@professionalcheekclapper7608]

Legend.... omg

[@UBZUKki]

Vinyl heaven

[@TheWoud]

WTF! He got that tele music compilation! sick man. gotta love pete rock!

[@alredman3949]

Pete Rock is the Greatest

[@tsturtz82]

one of the best that ever did it

[@Fuse]

Hope you're loving Crate Diggers as much as we are. Whose vinyl collection would you like to see?

[@Dennis_Reynolds]

The RZA!

[@nicolasriquelme8942]

DJ SHADOW

[@aliasN.a.t.h.i.]

Grandmaster flash

[@OllieRedYoutube]

Danny t

[@raretapes8057]

literally anyone at this point

[@SavageLunchboxx]

It just occurred to me that Pete Rock is Tyler the Creators dad. I was looking at pic for the video thinking "Huh, Pete Rock looks kinda like an old Tyler" and then when he talked it hit me. Get these niggas on Maury

[@tijashbarreno]

haha he's absoloutely not the father of that stupid POS

[@TheRussellisaninja]

This is the best youtube comment I've ever seen. hahahaha

[@Dezdirectz]

tijash barreno Hey you stole my profile picture wtf man

[@5horo]

i know right!!!! unbelievable...

[@ichris2011]

Lmaoo at his shock when the guy asked what kind of music the skull snaps record is

[@KayPfromthaD]

I saw that LOOSE ENDS ALBUM LOOK HOW LONG CLASSIC!!!!

[@Mendle44]

HA. Glad to help. Thanks for supporting the series. We got more on the way.

[@matthewt8214]

My idol

[@ericpeacock3356]

The GOAT.

[@KEYBEATZ]

Love that MPC 2000 xl!

[@rileyreid1030]

I can listen to this shit for hours

[@basura]

legend!

[@korsu2615]

pete rock pt 2 now!

[@TheSCAMUSIC]

GREAT INTERVIEW!

[@InHiphopWeTrust]

2:42 gotta love him for that

[@djdbrice]

Great videos! Please do a feature on Diamond D & DITC. The samples he used and music he produced on his classic Stunts Blunts & Hip Hop is a treasure chest worth revisiting. Thx!

[@SkillzTurnItUp]

inspiration.

[@mtran24]

thanks!

[@TEACHYOUTEEWHY]

PETE ROCK IS THE MAN.

[@nightrider12soul]

When you see tell music cover,originalPazzant brothers you know the score. Pete knows the music.

[@MichaelCobbs]

GREAT STUFF Pete is the GREATEST

[@issacbluecoat7597]

you guys do your job very well great show

[@MandelbrotFrax]

1:49 Soul On Top by James Brown that album is classic!

[@0206SVS]

this is pete rock

[@PrescriptionDeath]

would absolutely love to see DJ Premier's vinyl collection

[@patg78]

I like the Solar Records shirt

[@Phantomtandem]

Yeah, I feel exacty the same way. Most people have no clue and those that do,don't really understand.

[@lex.cordis]

Definitely DJ Premier!!

[@MusicMatic707]

I second the request for Thes One's collection. Madlib too...

[@pikivikimiki]

Damn man 100 thousand records

[@unique74muzik]

I got that "Sanford" joint! Nice One!!!

[@JosephO75]

pete rocks the man...please do madlib next....

[@ConjahOne]

someone from DITC man... finesse, showbiz.. diamond.

[@lordofdogtown3]

I'd like to see the collection of Mad Professor, or King Tubby of Jamaica. Dub Legend ! one love, never mind which music you love.

[@AbbottSupreme]

Respect Pete Rock/Dope vid!

[@MicPGTS]

That's a dope idea fam!

[@Distrakt]

True Master!!!

[@truesouljs]

The Inventors of Techno...Juan Atkins, Derrick May & Kevin Saunderson aka "The Belleville Three". Oh & Jeff Mills as well. I'd love to see their collections! Peace.