Music1988–
Pete Rock
New York producer who is Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's composer half — his horn-sampling, soulful beats define the golden era of hip-hop production and influenced three generations of producers.
Origin
Mount Vernon, New York
Genre
Producer
The Cultural Record
Discography
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The Beat Generation 10th Anniversary Presents: Nothin’ Lesser / Give It to Y’all2011
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My Own Worst Enemy2004
C2022
EP & Mixtape
PeteStrumentals 22015
Class Is in Session2007
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