Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth "Mecca And The Soul Brother" 2025-04-04 With influences from the Groundhogs

With influences from the Groundhogs to the Frogs

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have been noted for their introspective lyrics and a heavier and more aggressive sound compared to the band's earlier work

The set features soon-to-be beloved covers by The Doors such as “Gloria” and blues favorites like “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) ” that would define their influence and sound as they worked out originals like “Break on Through (To the Other Side)

This reissue features digitally remastered audio and revamped artwork assisted by Thorn including several never-before-seen band photos

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth "Mecca And The Soul Brother" 2025-04-04 With influences from the GroundhogsMecca And The Soul Brother by Pete Rock & C. L. Smooth is considered by fans and critics as one of the finest hip hop albums of the early Nineties. Songs like "Lots of Lovin", "They Reminisce Over You (T. R. O. Y.)","Anger In The Nation" and "If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right" have everything; funky basslines, solid production, convincing lyrics and lots of soul. Producer Pete Rock built his beats from obscure R&B, funk and jazz records and CL Smooth