Pete Rock and CL Smooth

How Sampling Created Hip-Hop’s Signature Sound

Posted on June 6, 2026 / by schill /

Few musical techniques have influenced an entire genre as profoundly as sampling influenced hip-hop. From the earliest block parties in the Bronx

Posted on October 4, 2024 / by schill /

Pete Rock and CL Smooth, a dynamic duo hailing from the heart of Mount Vernon, New York, have left an indelible mark