Pete Rock is widely considered one of the greatest hip hop producers. But for some reason, he never really gets the attention he deserves. For example, his latest album, 2008's 'NY's Finest', managed to move just 3,900 copies in first week sales. The Soul Brother brings just that to the table, soul, as he keeps hip hop's heart beating day in and day out with his new and innovative sample construction or the feel good classics of the 90's with CL Smooth. By the way, he landed a credit on Nas' 'Illmatic' and when played very loudly it reminds us that indeed, The World Is Yours.
His beats have a heavy bang because he often makes the melody out of the bass line, such as 'Sun Won't Come Out' from Pete & CL's 'Main Ingredient.' He also achieves this heaviness when he samples thick snares, which are seen in 'Tha Game' off 98's 'Soul Survivor' album. He also loves to spice up his productions by throwing tricky sound effects that switch from ear to ear if bumped in stereo. From 04's 'Soul Survivor II', Pete's 'It's The Postaboy' gives you these mind blowing tricks in the hook. Whether he's giving you adrenaline rushing street bangers or relieving stress with the chillest "Escapism," he rarely... check that, never fails to impress.
JOSH FRICANO perhaps?! If so...I see you fam. - Alida
Yea thats me. Of course you see me grinding out here. Music flows to ears then I analyze.