Talib Kweli & Pete Rock Talk C.L. Smooth, 'Illmatic,' J Dilla, Heavy D, Biggie | People's Party Full

[@uproxx]

TIME STAMPS: 3:04 -- The interview begins with talk about hip hop's emergence from the South Bronx and it's roots being in Jamaica. They discuss Pete being brought up by Jamaican parents in the Bronx and moving to Mount Vernon at 7 years old. Being cousins with Heavy D, Pete details what it was like in the early days growing up with Hev and CL Smooth. He also digs into how he met Marley Marl at age 13 getting a spot on the air DJing which helped Pete build a name for himself and led him to getting regular gigs doing live shows. 8:17 -- Pete is asked if he can identify elements of hip hop that are rooted in Jamaican influence. They talk about the godfather of the culture Kool Herc himself being a Jamaican immigrant, Heavy D's reggae being underappreciated, Pete singing the hook for one of Hev's classics at 15 years old, parties at Pete's parents crib and they further discuss how deeply important Heavy D and his legacy is, Pete thanking Hev everyday for giving him the opportunity to shine. 12:22 -- Pete speaks on how having parents with a deep record collection and strong knowledge of music set the stage for his destiny of becoming one of the most iconic hip hop producers in hip hop history. He tells how his dad showed him how to take care of the records, taught him about the artists, Pete tells the story of meeting James Brown at 7 years old and names off his top five JB tracks of all-time. 17:27 -- Talib brings up Pete's name being featured on a flyer in the movie Juice, proving Pete's status as one of the most sought after DJ's at the time. They dig back into how important Marley Marl was, reflect on Pete blessing Black Star with the 'Respiration Flying High Remix', discuss how much DJ/Producer Howie Tee inspired Pete, as well as picking up tricks of the trade from Large Professor and Prince Paul's production style having a huge influence as well. 25:07 -- Pete discusses how important the album 'Mecca And The Soul Brother' was and Talib asks Pete "what the f*ck was going on in your brain when you decided to make that album." Pete replies with "things like time didn't matter when you're making magic." He details what he said to CL the last day of completing the record and they discuss the song 'Straighten It Out' pointing to bootleggers, along with issues of sample clearance and how much that's changed the game. 32:59 -- Pete details his process as a producer when he first heard Tom Scott's 'Today' that he would end up sampling for Pete and C.L.'s monumental classic 'They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)'. They also discuss Pete's childhood friend "Trouble" T Roy of Heavy D & the Boyz who the song was dedicated to, Pete's asked about C.L.'s unique contribution to hip hop, how Pete and C.L. initially started working together and how at that time all the right things were falling into place. 39:28 -- Pete is asked about his brother Grap Luva and his contributions freestyling on the album 'Mecca And The Soul Brother' and they also go on to discuss Pete and C.L.'s second album 'Main Ingredient'. They talk about the group's move to more love themed tracks on that record, Pete's take on C.L.'s bar "I'm lettin off on anybody tryin' to steal my DJ", his feeling going into making that album as well as Biggie sitting in with Pete when he produced 'In The Flesh'. 44:38 -- Talib brings up an interview where Kanye West notes how much inspiration he took from Pete's production on 'I Got A Love', Pete talks about his experience working with Kanye on 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' and why Pete had so much love for the Greene St. Recording studio. They also dig into Pete and C.L. making 'Down With The King' with Run DMC, what it was like working with the legendary duo and the process of laying down the production for that track. 51:04 -- Pete speaks on another one of his huge production influences being Public Enemy's Bomb Squad. He talks about being at Green St. Studio for the making of Ice Cube's 'Amerikkka's Most Wanted, Pete drawing from the Bomb Squad's militant sound for his remix of PE's 'Shut Em Down' as well as how that song opened people's eyes and ears to who Pete Rock was. They then go on to discuss how Pete was brought on to the roster of Nas' 'Illmatic' and all the iconic producers on that album secretly competing with each other. 56:22 -- Pete is asked about his producing the original mix for Biggie's classic 'Juicy' as well as how Puff and Trackmasters took credit for it but gave him the consolation of producing the remix and Pete reveals how Biggie originally wasn't a fan of the beat. Talib and Pete also reflect on touring together with the group Slaughterhouse and they discuss Pete's love of Marvel's the Hulk character as well as how much Talib and Pete enjoyed working with the group Camp Lo who Talib said challenged him. 1:04:30 -- Talib thanks Pete for asking him to contribute three verses on 'Soul Survivor II'. Pete is also asked to break down his comparison of Wu Tang Clan to Marvel superheroes, for him the Clan being the Avengers of hip hop. They also go on to talk about Pete's long time friendship with producer Madlib, Pete's excitement of Talib and Diamond D's 'Gotham' and how Pete feels about the future of his team the Knicks and them being in the playoffs this year. 1:10:59 -- Pete speaks on his and DJ Premier's history of working closely together on so many iconic projects over the years. They also talk about Pete's love of the Native Tongues family as well as his close friendship with Phife Dawg and how much the loss of Phife deeply affected Pete. Jasmin also goes on to ask Pete how it feels to be go-to classic producer for the younger generation of NYC hardcore emcees like Skyzoo, Benny The Butcher, Smoke DZA, Max B and Jim Jones and others. 1:14:58 -- Pete is asked about his move from using the SP-1200 to the MPC for making beats and if he can break down the most significant differences between the two machines. They also discuss Pete working on a Petestrumentals 4, a new artist he's bringing out named Ameer, why Pete feels these instrumental albums are so important, things going full circle with J Dilla inspiring Pete and working with the live band The Soul Brothers on Petestruemntals 3. Pete's also asked if we'll be seeing another Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth album anytime soon as well as what else he might have coming down the line.

[@derkaturka]

You really need to have Bob James on to give some credit were it's due. He's the MOST sampled artist IN HIPHOP. Just saying.

[@Mochic45]

Appreciate this UPROXX!!! 💪🏿💪🏿

[@tochiRTA]

I always appreciate these breakdowns!!!!

[@judocomplex7759]

@@derkaturka All respect due to Bob, but James Brown is far and away the most sampled artist ever.

[@derkaturka]

@@judocomplex7759 I honestly have to admit here, that I did mean to say, 'one of the, if not' because it's a solid argument. But seriously look into it, the dude has a lot of hip hop to his resume, it kinda odd too, because I didn't expect it either. His story is fascinating, because people still come up to him and are like,"didn't you write that?" It's way more than you might think(at least I did anyways).

[@christopherharper9818]

Pete Rock is a bridge between 80's and 90's hip hop. His style of production is legendary and unique. The connection with Heavy D is special, jamaican roots and how all that manifested into his start is dope. Chocolate Boy Wonder all day 🖤🙏🏾✊🏾 Great interview Kweli... Glad ya'll back in the studio 💯

[@uproxx]

It's so good to be back!

[@zg9445]

student in the 80s to a teacher in the 90s... and flexed that funk heavy 🤘🏾

[@zion28374]

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[@futurefind674]

Jamaicans had absolutely nothing to do with the creation of Hip-Hop. That story started in the 90's, and nobody checked it, because they didn't think it was going to be the actual NARRATIVE of Hip-Hop! I remember Hip-Hop when it started getting FAMOUS famous! Because what initially happened was in 1974, dudes stopped doing Hip-Hop, and got into DISCO and R&B, and the Black Spades who were the FIRST Hip-Hoppers in the Bronx were the main ones who'd given up being B-boys! When it began again in the late 70's, early 80's, THAT'S when Puerto Ricans and other groups started slowly getting into it! But in the BEGINNING beginning, it was ALL FOUNDATIONAL BLACK AMERICANS doing it! There weren't even that many other people HERE besides FBA'S and Puerto Ricans, and the Puerto Ricans were REAL Puerto Ricans, not these non-Spanish speaking NEW YORICANS! They stayed away from black people, and rarely mixed with them in the early 70's! That's why it's hilarious to hear them claim they "Helped create Hip-Hop" with us, when they can't even name a single rapper until Ruby Dee and Charlie Chase, who didn't start until like '77, '78! Charlie Chase even tells stories about how his Puerto Rican friends and family used to ask him "Why do you hang around all those MORENOS?", and he even had to FIGHT his own people who back then called Hip-Hop "GORILLA music"! Now all of a sudden they weren't racist low lives, and actually had a "50/50 contribution to Hip-Hop along with black people"! 🤣👌🏾

[@thdoom81]

@@futurefind674 if you didn't grow up in new york you don't understand

[@hitek9too255]

It's good to see two black men talk about the influences their fathers had on their careers. #BlackFathersMatter

[@ElMagoSilva23]

My fav producer ever. Cant wait. InI - Center Of Attention is my #1 album

[@brokefun7545]

One of the best albums of all time. Hit after hit, I can listen to that all day

[@hitek9too255]

Don't forget Deda Baby Pa!

[@richharrington5820]

That INI album is a fucking masterpiece! Pete rock at his best

[@koolsanthony623]

Tha joints he did with Deda "tha original baby pa" are crazy mad ill..

[@theelectricant98]

great taste

[@thecunninlynguist]

this is gonna be awesome. Pete Rock is one of the GOAT producers! The World is yours! TROY! Mecca & The Soul Brother...TOO MANY Classics!

[@oldies1831]

Bruhhh homie just said biggie was in his moms basement watching him create “in the flesh” that’s legendary info

[@zion28374]

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[@MrIncognito2020]

NORE could learn a lot from Talib as far as letting his guests talk.

[@AmariMarvelous]

Word!!

[@gregwilliams949]

Yes sir I stop watching because of nore I couldn't take it anymore I'm done.

[@JMO_8111]

I been stop watching nore he so loud and messy but I fuck with him as a rapper but he do need to calm it down

[@mr.reliable8123]

@@JMO_8111 I stopped watching him because of that too..but to be honest, I think that he knows that about himself and he uses it as his "shtick". I remember ONE TIME during a interview that he used notes...never saw that again, lol. He is who he is I guess.

[@wolverineweaponx6304]

Factz....its so annoying and i like drink champs💯

[@damonasberry288]

This is one of my favorite episodes of this show! PETE ROCK is one of the greatest producers ever. Thanks for this!👏🏾

[@uproxx]

One of our favorites too 🔥🔥🔥

[@zion28374]

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[@trentyates418]

Pete definitely Deserves his flowers!!! He made so many bangers over the years and Soul Survivor is timeless, Pete will forever be my favorite beatmaker

[@Opshun1]

This is my new favorite episode. Pete Rock is an influencial and prolific producer. What I learned from this episode is that he is also a perpetual student of the culture and music at large. Mad talented and need to credit for being the type of story teller that allows us to "see it" as he "speaks it." Shout out to Soul Brotha #1!!!

[@missayawk]

Chocolate Boy Wonder!! Pete Rock one of the best producers EVER!! His mom used to be my supervisor.Shouts to Mrs Phillips, Shelly and Greg aka Grap Luva!! Looking good Peter!

[@zion28374]

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[@darnelc.5639]

So glad Pete Rock & CL are on good talking terms again. Thats his man 50 grand he knew from HS! Hopefully they bless us wit another album.

[@zion28374]

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[@horacewilliams3985]

PLEASE HAVE C.L. on the show and when is Black Thought coming!!!

[@gengee21]

Thank you for this Talib! As a beatmaker who grew up in San Antonio tx, who has always been in love with east coast hip hop, this is pure gold brother.

[@j.carter1157]

I’m a 92 baby, so growing up my pops played that real hip hop all day everyday. He had a huge bin of all types of hip hop and music. I stumbled upon the the main ingredient when I was a freshman in HS and man I’m thankful that I did. That album made me look at hip hop in the most beautiful form. Much respect for the chocolate boy wonder. Mad love from Boston💯💯

[@traviscarter1023]

Was you born in 1992

[@j.carter1157]

@@traviscarter1023 yessir

[@zion28374]

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[@traviscarter1023]

@@j.carter1157 I was 6 or 7 years old at the time great year in hip hop.

[@jimr9499]

Hell yeah homie, 92 baby here too. You're lucky you had an older influence who was a real head tho. My pops was 50 when I was born and I don't have any siblings so I had only ever heard mainstream radio shit for the first half of my life; so I thought rap was trash bc I had never heard any golden era or underground shit. But then, one fateful day, my boy for some reason showed me Cunninlynguists, Dilated Peoples, and Deltron 3030. My response to which being, "...😮🤯". And that was the first day of the rest of my life...lol. I then got on my research and became a bit if a hip hop historian. But I am so jealous of people who were anywhere between teenagers and like...mid to late 20s during the 90s. I would've been some kind of hip hop journalist, being all up in The Tunnel trying not to get juxxed lol. If I could travel to any different time period I wanted to no problem, I would go back to then. No question.

[@JahsLuv]

Pete Rock! Most Definitely ONE OF THE GREATEST HANDS DOWN!

[@Afropickn]

The story of TROY never gets old, you can tell Pete put his whole soul in it every time he talks bout it. That shitll be playing at my funeral

[@willforeverpubg4235]

Classic T.R.O.Y one dopest track in Hip Hop history.

[@zion28374]

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[@jayqsamo]

PETE ROCK? JACKPOT. This is the episode I've been waiting for. 🙏🔥🥂

[@3rdhalff]

This streak is beyond insane. Kweli, y’all are killing it right now. Every week, I’m thinking damn ... who’s next?

[@zion28374]

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[@MrIncognito2020]

Mecca and the Soul Brother is one of the best albums in music history, let alone Hip Hop Pete Rock is on the Mount Rushmore of Hip Hop producers

[@TheMakersRage]

Man there was a group of Avengers back then in NYC

[@jeffreyfoss7369]

Yeah, X Men/X-Ecutioners (wheels of Steel) Rob Swift, ex..

[@DiceB]

No doubt

[@zion28374]

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[@ericdemby4644]

Mecca and the soul brother is one of the greatest album titles ever

[@anthonylamont6518]

I grew up on this brothers music. Had Mecca on tape. Wore it out. I feel a oneness with the Pete Rock and CL Smooth spirit. His music has shaped me

[@richardcubbage7400]

Man, I can’t tell you how excited I was to see you get this interview. The Chocolate Soul Brother has been such an amazing and influential spirit in hip-hop, that is just a blessing to hear him discuss some of the genius and influences that made Pete Rock. Shut em down remix is the greatest remix beat of all-time btw. That shit it still crazy to me.

[@trkr49ncsthbound83]

When are we getting the Pete Rock story on Netflix?

[@anorbert38]

Needed!! But then again, lt's not negative enough for them😒

[@computer__eyez]

Yessir!

[@michaelrmacdonald169]

If its anywhere as bad the Roxanne Shante biopic, I would prefer them to not bother

[@zion28374]

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[@habitatnative]

Seen Pete Rock for the first time like 5 years ago here in LA. Security was not letting anymore ppl go upstairs in this little over packed venue. So I made my way up through the kitchen that had a separate stairwell. They weren’t going to deny me a legendary PR set!

[@uproxx]

LOVE IT

[@LeekLone]

I used to rap over Pete Rock instrumentals back in high school around 2010. Him, 9th, Premo, Madlib & Dilla beats were my go to for YEARS. Legend🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Hopes to meet PR & build one day

[@parkerflemmings]

The 15 dislikes probably don't have no idea,how much of a legend Pete Rock is..

[@uproxx]

It's a mystery why someone would dare do that to the legend!

[@willforeverpubg4235]

That's KZbin for no matter what the content is they find something to hate a bout...smh

[@liquidmetalslime9]

Classic interview, gotta give our legends flowers while they are here. Arguably the greatest hip-hop producer of all time. Super happy to see prince Paul given his flowers too, so underrated. Can we get him on here????

[@blacksunshine7485]

Those Pete Rock and CL Smooth albums.. I haven't got words for how much I love those albums

[@burningspear90]

Jasmine, I appreciate what you asked about the album. And the other comment I can’t recall now. But this is truly one of the best interviews of Pete rock. Very grateful. I listened to the opening of 21 grams it’s really nice. As a 48 yr old. Talib jasmine thank you for your contribution via these interviews. It does stimulate my missing that music of then but I’m aware the struggle that we experienced in NYC, westcoast, Va, Midwest, New England with crack and the government and just the USA was HARD AND THAT WAS INHERENT IN THE MUSIC WE MADE. We don’t need that life no more. But authentic interviews like this make life now with the music out now bearable, something to be grateful for.

[@uproxx]

Our goal is to give legends their flowers. Glad you saw it working here!

[@JasminLeigh]

Thank you 😊

[@workaholick]

When Pete Rock starts talking about Trouble T-Roy; you can hear the tears& pain of his loss, in his voice. Great interview as always, congratulations!

[@timcostello9425]

Best interview so far. Pete comes from a hip hop family and is so humble. Been listening to him for 30 plus years now.

[@Vergereth]

TROY is great for so many reasons. Even when I heard it the first time I felt like I had heard it before, like you can listen along to the story and everyone can relate to bits and pieces. Then there's that bangin' sax riff!

[@RaiRaiBrown]

Yes I did go to work, I was in the mix in healthcare. So blessed nothing affected me, I'm still working, now vaccinated, still being brave. Thanks Talib. I love Pete Rock!!! Rip Heavy D, peace Talib, much luv and appreciation for anotherGreat show👍🏾❤️⭐

[@viiibed_onez903]

Big up Pete Rock and CL. Smooth thanks for all your contributions!! Shouts out Grap Luva, the InI crew wherever they at in the universe!!! Always Rest in peace to the legendary HEAVY D and T. ROY!! I gotta say though Talib has the hardest love song EVER. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌃

[@MFgabesylar3030]

Seen like 70% of Kwe's podcasts. This is a top 5 episode. Phenomenal chemistry, these two.

[@tahde2060]

Thanks for this interview! The Great Pete Rock! Been on this ride since the beginning. One word for this man. Timeless..........

[@andrewbrown3410]

Pete Rock produced LEMME FIND OUT by Phife Dawg, a slept on track. Check it out.

[@ronblessed7218]

Talib thank you so much for this podcast. You are appreciated. You’d be amazed how you are loved in Zimbabwe where I come from.

[@dextraw3738]

'Take your time' is a straight to the soul classic record. 🖤

[@xamccormick]

Heavy D IS my favorite rapper!!!

[@anorbert38]

Loved him so much!

[@willforeverpubg4235]

You talk on Heavy D...One of his song pop in my mind R.I.P HD.

[@rochiggidy]

Give that man Pete Rock all of his flowers 💐😎🎵 Another classic interview from the People’s Party 🥳💛🎶

[@SyKoolFy]

This interview is a hip hop classic just like Talib and Pete

[@AMOKIAN]

Word!!!!!!!

[@djtrakakadrunkpoet8598]

I wanted to see a collab album that would’ve been cool

[@craigtheflux]

That's what I'm talking about Jasmin... You mentioned Howie Tee!!!!!!

[@craigtheflux]

and Jasmin mentioned Price Paul!! Never let these folks forget!!

[@marxman300]

U mean prince paul lmao

[@gargenfluckgosphenspiels4849]

Yes, don't forget Price Paul. The collabo group of Sean P. and Prince Paul.

[@johnaldridge7307]

This was an awesome experience. What a wonderful interview with Pete Rock. Soul Brother #1

[@lamontricks1074]

My favorite Producer along with DJ Premier and J-Dilla.

[@matthewt8214]

Kweli is a legend it's kinda crazy he's equally talented doing the podcast work. Immense talent this is one of the best shows on earth

[@MrJoeWalker]

Okay. Y'all just brought tears to my eyes. RIP to all the voices and storytellers we've lost.

[@manoversystems]

"IT'S CALLED THE WIG OUT, IT'S CALLED THE WIG, IT'S CALLED THE WIG OUT" PETE ROCK & C.L. SMOOTH - WIG OUT

[@kevinism776]

😃😃😃

[@hudekphoto]

Great interview! Pete Rock is a legend. Soul Survivor is my favorite Album. Can’t stop listening to it.

[@damonadams3853]

PETE WE LOVE BRO, NOW WE NEED U & CL TO STRAIGHTEN IT OUT & COME BACK WITH THAT DOPENESS FAM!!![999]

[@cochisemorris8537]

CL Smooth is my all-time favorite rapper, highly underrated

[@Justice098]

I remember Pete Rock and Cl Smooth and the Knicks being popping at the same time. I had the brand new Ewings when T.R.O.Y came out. It was a beautiful time.

[@gdel5104]

My favorite producer.. This man saved my life and he got no idea... I'm sure I'm not the only one whot feels this way... One love! Respect!

[@TaraGeorge711]

Thank you soooo much for this interview. It’s hard for me to focus on long interviews from beginning to end but the legendary Pete Rock? He is hip hop. My top 5 producers until the end of time. I have to give that man his flowers now 🌹🌷🌹🌷

[@wolverineweaponx6304]

Pete Rock is definitely on the Mt. Rushmore of Production!!! 1. Dj Premier 2. Pete Rock 3. Erick Sermon 4. Dr. Dre 5 J. Dilla

[@missayawk]

Solid list, definitely co-sign.

[@musicsaunamixingboard972]

1. TIE - J Dilla / DJ Premier 2. Eric Sermon (the REAL G-Funk sound creator, and i'm California) 3. Pete Rock 4. Swing Mob 4a. Timbaland 4b. Devante Swing 5. Hi-Tek 6. DJ Quik 7. Rocafella - 7a. Kanye West 7b. Just Blaze 8. 90s South 8a. Mannie Fresh 8b. KLC 9. Madlib 10. RZA Dr. Dre steals beats, especially from Daz, Quik, also from George Clinton, Bernie Worell. At least Eric Sermon recreated the P-Funk sound with originality, Eric didn't steal from Parliament, Funkadelic the way Dre stole from them HM - Dr. Dre, Daz, Heatmakerz, Havoc, Swizz, Alchemist, Evidence, Pharrell, Battlecat, Static Selectah, DITC, DJ U-Neek, Marley Marl, Large Pro, Salaam Remi, Organized Noize, Pimp C, Bomb Squad, Warren G, etc, i know i'm forgetting someone i'm addicted to Trap beats but i always forget the names of these new era Trap producers but my favorite beat tapes are 70s 80s reggae dub like King Tubby, Scientist, Augustus Pablo, the musicians on Gregory Issacs, Dennis Brown, Sugar Minott projects

[@wolverineweaponx6304]

@@musicsaunamixingboard972 I hear u fam💯

[@r8ersfan]

Wild card is Missy Elliott

[@traviscarter1023]

@@r8ersfan Big facts bra

[@damionmorse5624]

🐐 DJ/Producer. Give this man his flowers 🌺!

[@jameleason8200]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@patriciamalone1788]

💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@MegaVern1]

You can hear Pete Rock’s influence on the Petestrumentals! 🔥🔥🔥

[@frikshun_]

Pete Rock for the beat, Ya don't stop!!

[@IAMDJKOOLROD1200]

Tribe

[@PharaohTheBarber81]

I always like to hear Pete tell his stories about his experience with Hip-Hop. 💪🏾✊🏾

[@culturefreedom7840]

Peace Talib Kweli and Jasmin. Much respect to the both of you for doing this show. Man, where do I even begin, because this interview is really dope! First off, Heavy D was one of my favorite artists growing up (Rest in Peace). I'm from the brown cable box era where Donnie Simpson was the Host of Video Soul & Chris Thomas was the mayor of Rap City back-in-the-days... "Blue Funk" & "You Can't See What I Can't See" (which featured a cameo from Flava Flav of Public Enemy in Hev's video) are two of my favorites from Hev of all time. "Sport Silk, Drink Milk Never Cisco".... But one thing I wanted to mention to give y'all even more props, for having Pete Rock on your show, was his collaboration with one of the most legendary early 80's RnB groups of all time - Loose Ends. That track: "Take Your Time" (From Soul Survivor) is one of my most favorite tracks from Pete Rock's music catalog. Here's something bugged out. When I heard that Track w/ Pete Rock & Loose Ends, I didn't even know who they (Loose Ends) were until I ended up discovering them (Their most popular song: Hanging on A String) from hearing oldschool stations in my visit out to Atlanta. Then circling back to hearing the song again, the connection just blew my mind and it was that very incident that influenced me to go back n check for all my early RnB roots discovering an entirely new and dope era of early oldschool RnB music which I also remembered from being around my parents, aunts, and uncles as a youth etc.. all of which now - officially played a major part of what influenced and formulated HipHop today. That segment where you's spoke about sampling to me, was indeed a major influence to keep that era of early music alive and preserved. That era of sound is timeless and is essentially critical to be preserved for our history of early musical origins. Pete Rock's sound takes your mind on mental journey, hence the song Escapism from The Main Ingredient album. I understand that there was so much to discuss in this interview and one thing I wished y'all would have also spoke on were some of the older groups That Pete Rock was behind, such as Deda - The Original Baby Pa, and more on INI.. who were freestyling on some of the beats skits on the Main Ingredient Album.. that to me, were a staple of Pete Rock's sound on that classic masterpiece. That fakin' Jax Remix was everything! Much Respect!

[@elusion23one41]

Truly a hip hop legend. Thank you Talib Kwali for bringing is this and thank Pete Rock for bringing the knowledge.

[@gworrall1]

Some amazing interviews in this series...who else I'd love to see...Q-Tip, Premier, Redman, KRS, Ed Lover, and Freddie Foxxx. Guaranteed great stories from all.

[@NinoJoy]

Pete Rock, number 1 soulbrother, what a legend ! Thanks Talib and the team, excited to listen to this episode (as all the others). Would be cool to have Curren$y one day on the show, another legend.

[@DeboDaPro]

This Is An Important Ep. For Me! Thank You! 914 Stand Up!

[@uproxx]

💯Definitely one of our top episodes

[@ddaniels295]

Mecca and the Soul Brotha made me want to make beats. That album was bangin!

[@fahlito]

Another jewel Pete brought to us....Rob-O!

[@Trophy27]

Much love and respect to the legendary PR. I remember Pete use to come visit his BM in my projects when I was in high school. That’s when He and CL were on top of the game. Super humble guy. Thank you Talib for the great interview. RIP Heavy D 🙏🏽

[@sovereigncosmicwildman]

PETE ROCK AND BUCKWILD ARE THE TWO PRODUCERS THAT MADE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH HIP HOP

[@ShoNufffunk]

Maximum Respect to one of the greatest in the game! Pete Rock! Great Interview. Great Podcast in generell.

[@yazeedyairbey]

One of my top 5 producers. Thank you for all the beautiful music you gave us.

[@NQuiz52]

That Public Enemy "SHUT EM DOWN REMIX" Is what made me stand up and KNOW Pete Rock is that ninja! Even now when I play that ish 30 years later it still gets in my soul 51:10

[@jesamani75]

Pete Rock is such a King so humble and talented he is my all time favorite producer his music is so good, groovy and uplifting, just the best.

[@KingBreDouble03]

Top 5 GOAT producers imo

[@chaza.2891]

Easily, one of my favorite albums of all times Petestrumentals and Soul Survivor II. I have Pete, Primo, Dilla as my holy trinity. Honorable mention Timbo and the bomb squad. I know dre aint on my list but I m more of a playlist dre fan, not an album dre fan. West Coast wise, I m kinda a DJ Quick fan really.

[@chaza.2891]

What's your top 5??

[@KingBreDouble03]

@@chaza.2891 My Five would be 1:DJ Premier 2:Dre 3:RZA 4:Easy Mo Bee 5:Pete Rock HM Q-Tip Havoc The Alchemist DJ U Neek Lord Finesse The Bomb Squad Just Blaze Erick Sermon The Neptunes Kanye West It's really tough for me to rank my favorite producers

[@OGGOAT23]

@@chaza.2891 Damn that's tuff.. 1. Dre 2. Premier 3. Pete Rock 4. Q Tip 5. Muggs

[@Gelele]

@@chaza.2891 It all depends on the mood you know :) As of now: Dilla Madlib RZA DJ Quik Battlecat

[@DrBigFMC]

Yes! Big up Pete Rock.

[@antp1900]

Pete is so humble,his very grounded.I look up to people like this.

[@jaysteel2483]

Good to see Pete Rock giving his flowers. Money Earning Mount Vernon still representing. North side all day. 27 Claremont Ave apt 4R. Always a cool dude and brother too.

[@ray1411]

Did you really give out your address?

[@jaysteel2483]

@@ray1411 That's my old address from 90's.

[@bxboro4662]

@@ray1411 😩😩😩

[@NiZZULiVE]

Was so happy they touch on that Respiration Flying High Remix because that is my favorite PR beat still to this day. To hear it could have been a Cappadonna beat?? Good God that record is just bliss I couldn't imagine it any other way. Thank Talib!

[@jons5658]

Pete and Skyzoo’s album and Pete’s EP with Benny the Butcher and Smoke DZA were two of the better projects in 2019. He’s still got it!

[@Djshakedownofficial]

So many fkn gems in this conversation. Great way to start off my day!

[@anorbert38]

Best interview ever! Incredible! Had the pleasure of meeting him and CL at the Jazz Cafe London! I still have the pictures I took with both of them! Absolute legend!!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Awesome interview! Pete Rock is a legend. Hope we get another Pete Rock & CL Smooth album. Talib Kweli is great at interviewing guests.

[@KerwinYoungComposer]

PROPS!!!! This conversation with our Brother, Pete Rock is DOPE!!!!! Maaaaaan!!!!!!!! This is FIRE!! Whoa, and Daddy Prince, a/k/a Prince Collin is your folk!! I just remembered our sister grew up around the corner from me in the Velt, Strong Island!

[@lo-lifecntral2789]

ICONIC is all i Can say about this🙌🏼

[@reggiefurlow1]

Genius isn’t great enough for this man

[@iceygivenz3117]

My mom would clean the house with samples on Sunday mornings. I was brought up to hear soul.I loved it.

[@grownmantravels]

I was 22 when PR&CLS released Mecca and the Soul Brother......I bought the double vinyl and cassette. Saw them live in London with GANG STARR, TRIBE, PUBLIC ENEMY. To this day PETE ROCK is my 3rd all time hip hop producer, after DR DRE & PREMIER

[@HP3682]

This was another one that absolutely surpassed expectations. Thank you all for your contribution to the culture #HIPHOP

[@mariofernandez7598]

Talib I’ve always said The Game is one of the greatest hip hop song ever. I feel that song is so slept on!!

[@SandiDragoi]

Thank you, brothers! ... and, sweet sista! Pure healing!

[@arikarma]

i got chills down my spine tearz down my cheeks listening to that soul brother

[@mrmonarch333]

What a fantastic podcast!!! Thank you for blessing us with this! Pete Rock is definitely one of my Top 5 hip hop producers of all time!!!

[@jjbing3]

Greatest hip hop producer ever 👏🏾

[@glyndwr15]

Pete seems like a likeable dude.

[@frikshun_]

Who was in charge of Jasmin's wardrobe for this episode? Frank Oz?

[@JA-vy1gp]

🤣🤣🤣 bro I was looking for someone to mention

[@djtrakakadrunkpoet8598]

Lady Nah Nah

[@anorbert38]

You and 15 other more interested judging womens clothing instead of commenting on one of the best interviews ever. 👀

[@frikshun_]

@@anorbert38 nah! The interview was ok, but I couldn’t let that outfit slip without saying something. From what I know of Jasmine, she has a great sense of humour and wouldn’t respond like an overly sensitive, insecure teenager. She is a stand up comedian for God sake. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@knova]

She looks like a Pointer Sister.

[@DJBooks1]

I LOVE YOU Jasmin! You make me feel like clicking my adidas three times! #loveyastyle Thanks for interviewing my Hip Hop heroes! #thepeoplesparty

[@thegivinofficial5796]

i been at petes crib.. r.i.p ruddy .. he made it all happen..love hearing the stories.. also remember seeing Heavy d in his jeep with the speakers in the back !! much love !!!!

[@thdoom81]

liar

[@alanktoler6514]

Peace to the GOD...Pete Rock...super Legendary

[@mmww_]

Never clicked on a video so fast. Pete is my favourite producer of all time

[@gworrall1]

Thank you for this...now go get DJ Premier!

[@uproxx]

BRB

[@chadoworld]

Dope interview! Could listen to the Legend talk all day! Hip-Hop living monument! Salute!