Whenever you hear “Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth” mentioned there is one thing that comes to mind, and that is “T.R.O.Y.” This one song is easily one of the most recognizable songs in hip-hop. The level of production by Pete Rock(@PeteRock) and the storytelling by C.L. left the all of us mesmerized. Beyond the pure genius of this one record was the inspiration for it. “They Reminisce Over You” was crafted in the memory of close friend, Troy Dixon aka Trouble T-Roy. It was the emotion behind the track that caused it to resonate so deeply with the audience.
In this episode of Complex TV‘s “Magnum Opus” we are treated to the story of how this epic record came to be, as told by Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth and friends.
From Complex TV:
In the third episode of Complex TV’s Magnum Opus, Soul Brother #1 and The Mecca Don detail how their 1992 masterpiece came to fruition.
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth – T.R.O.Y. (They Reminisce Over You)
Bonus: Here is a recent interview with Pete Rock and the good folks at TheMCReport.com, where he shares his opinion on the current state of hip-hop.
