Watch out for the long-awaited new album of Pete Rock himself, producer extraordinaire, MC and Hip Hop royalty.
Constantly producing and remixing music’s brightest stars (Nas, Public Enemy, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Notorious B.I.G., Run DMC, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige) and having released a classic solo album Soul Survivor (1998) and instrumental excursion Petestrumentals (2001) Pete Rock returns with Soul Survivor II.
Recently reunited, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth have crafted the summertime anthem titled “It’s a Love Thing”, which brings to the forefront Justin Timberlake backup singer Denosh.
Other standout collaborations with Pete Rock on the album include the poignant Pharoahe Monch on “Just Do It”, the soulful North Carolina group Little Brother on “Give It 2 Ya”, and Slum Village’s certified head banger “Da Villa”. The album also features collaborations with Talib Kweli, Kardinal Offishall, RZA, GZA, Postaboy, J-Dilla, Black Ice, Leela James, Skillz and Krumbsnatcha.
Source: Rapster
