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Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth were a hip-hop duo hailing from Mount Vernon, New York, known for their distinctive sound and lyrical depth. They made their debut in 1991 with the EP "All Souled Out," followed by the acclaimed LP "Mecca and the Soul Brother" in 1992. Producer and DJ Pete Rock (Peter Phillips) was recognized for his preference for obscure soul and jazz samples, often incorporating horn-driven hooks, while lead vocalist C.L. Smooth (Corey Penn) delivered philosophical raps with minimal profanity. The duo's signature hit, "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)," served as a tribute to their late friend Troy "Trouble T-Roy" Dixon of Heavy D & The Boyz, who passed away in 1990. They released a follow-up album, "The Main Ingredient," in 1994 and contributed to various remixes, soundtracks, and collaborations with artists such as Public Enemy, EPMD, and Heavy D. They also produced and performed on Run-DMC’s comeback single "Down with the King" in 1993. Despite their influential work, they did not achieve gold status for any of their own albums. The duo separated in 1995, shortly after appearing in a Sprite TV commercial, but later reunited for select tracks on Pete Rock’s solo projects, including "Soul Survivor" (1998), "PeteStrumentals" (2001), and "

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