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'''''Mecca and the Soul Brother''''' is the debut studio album by American [[hip hop music|hip hop]] duo [[Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth]], released in 1992 on Elektra Records. To date, ''Mecca and the Soul Brother'' has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. |
'''''Mecca and the Soul Brother''''' is the debut studio album by American [[hip hop music|hip hop]] duo [[Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth]], released in 1992 on Elektra Records. To date, ''Mecca and the Soul Brother'' has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. |
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| + | The album was mostly produced by [[Pete Rock]] and executive produced by DJ Eddie F of [[Heavy D & the Boyz]] (co-group member with Trouble T-Roy). |
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| − | ''Mecca and the Soul Brother'' was released soon after the duo's debut EP ''[[All Souled Out]]'', which was released in 1991. The first single, "[[They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)]]", a tribute to their deceased friend and [[Heavy D & the Boyz]] dancer [[Trouble T Roy]], has gone on to become not only their signature song, but also one of [[List of hip hop songs considered the best|hip hop's most highly regarded songs]]. Other topics on the album range from life in the ghetto ("Ghettos of the Mind"), the teachings of the Nation of Islam ("Anger in the Nation"), bootlegging ("[[Straighten It Out]]"), and love ("[[Lots of Lovin]]"). |
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| + | ''Mecca and the Soul Brother ''followed on the heels of the duo's EP; [[All Souled Out|''All Souled Out'']]'', ''released in 1991. Despite being a critical success, it had little commercial success in comparison to other noteworthy releases of 1992, such as [[Dr. Dre]]'s [[The Chronic|''The Chronic'']]''. '' The first single "[[They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)]]", a dedication to their deceased friend [[Trouble T Roy]] (a dance member of [[Heavy D & the Boyz]]), has gone on to become not only their signature hit but also one of [[hip hop]]'s most highly regarded songs. |
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| + | Other topics on the album range from life in the ghetto ("Ghettos of the Mind"), the teachings of the Nation of Islam ("Anger in the Nation"), bootlegging ("Straighten It Out") and love ("Lots of Lovin'"). |
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| + | == Reception == |
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| + | ''Mecca and the Soul Brother ''brought considerable acclaim to the duo. They were often compared to [[Gang Starr]], which also featured one MC, and a producer/DJ. Although the album garnered a great amount of acclaim. sales were slow. The group only grew more popular, however, and next appeared on the ''Menace II Society ''soundtrack, followed by ''Who's The Man? ''and ''Poetic Justice ''respectively, before returning in 1994 with [[The Main Ingredient|''The Main Ingredient'']]''.'' |
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| − | Despite the album being a critical success, it had little commercial success. It reached #43 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and #7 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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| Mecca and the Soul Brother | |
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 Studio album by Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth | |
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Released |
9 June 1992 |
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Recorded |
1991-1992 at Greene Street Studios (New York City, New York) |
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Genre |
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Length |
77:13 |
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Label |
Elektra |
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Producer |
C.L. Smooth, Edward Ferrell (exec.), Nevelle Hodge, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Mr. Dante Ross (exec.) |
| Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth chronology | |
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Previous |
All Souled Out (1991) |
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Next |
The Main Ingredient (1994) |
Mecca and the Soul Brother is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, released in 1992 on Elektra Records. To date, Mecca and the Soul Brother has been widely acclaimed as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.
The album was mostly produced by Pete Rock and executive produced by DJ Eddie F of Heavy D & the Boyz (co-group member with Trouble T-Roy).
Background
Mecca and the Soul Brother followed on the heels of the duo's EP; All Souled Out, released in 1991. Despite being a critical success, it had little commercial success in comparison to other noteworthy releases of 1992, such as Dr. Dre's The Chronic. The first single "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)", a dedication to their deceased friend Trouble T Roy (a dance member of Heavy D & the Boyz), has gone on to become not only their signature hit but also one of hip hop's most highly regarded songs.
Other topics on the album range from life in the ghetto ("Ghettos of the Mind"), the teachings of the Nation of Islam ("Anger in the Nation"), bootlegging ("Straighten It Out") and love ("Lots of Lovin'").
Reception
Mecca and the Soul Brother brought considerable acclaim to the duo. They were often compared to Gang Starr, which also featured one MC, and a producer/DJ. Although the album garnered a great amount of acclaim. sales were slow. The group only grew more popular, however, and next appeared on the Menace II Society soundtrack, followed by Who's The Man? and Poetic Justice respectively, before returning in 1994 with The Main Ingredient.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Tim |
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| 1. | "Return of the Mecca" | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 5:42 |
| 2. | "For Pete's Sake" | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth | Dixon, Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 5:48 |
| 3. | "Ghettos of the Mind" | C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 5:01 |
| 4. | "Lots of Lovin" | C.L. Smooth | Hodge, Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, Nevelle Hodge, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 5:07 |
| 5. | "Act Like You Know" | C.L. Smooth, Pete Rock | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, Large Professor (co.), C.L. Smooth (co.) | 4:01 |
| 6. | "Straighten It Out" | C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 4:12 |
| 7. | "Soul Brother #1" | Pete Rock | Dixon, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 4:30 |
| 8. | "Wig Out" | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 4:10 |
| 9. | "Anger in the Nation" | C.L. Smooth | Muhammad, Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 5:31 |
| 10. | "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" | C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 4:44 |
| 11. | "On and On" | C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 5:10 |
| 12. | "It's Like That" | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 3:55 |
| 13. | "Can't Front on Me" | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 4:18 |
| 14. | "The Basement" | C.L. Smooth, Grap Luva, Heavy D, Pete Rock, Rob-O, Deda | James, Myers, Odinda, Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 5:22 |
| 15. | "If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right" | C.L. Smooth | Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 5:04 |
| 16. | "Skinz" | C.L. Smooth, Grand Puba, Pete Rock | Dixon, Penn, Phillips | Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth (co.) | 4:14 |
Notes
- Track 4 features background vocals performed by Terri Robinson and Tabitha Brace, and keyboards performed by Nevelle Hodge.