These brothas need to....straighten it out! daaaa daaaa... straighten it out! daaa daaaa

This beef between CL Smooth & Pete Rock has to end at some point. Us fans have waited 24 years for a new PR & CL album.

CL has a very positive vibe and aura about himself when he speaks. I'm wishing this Brotha much success!

If Rock don’t want to get it together right now. Get with 9th Wonder, Premier, & Diamond D.. make about 40 songs & pick at least 14 bangers. & you back on the map.

CL go get Qtip, Extra P and 9th Wonder make the new age classic that we need bruh

C.L. SMOOTH is the kind of rapper that needs a live band in the 2020s

C.L smooth is very underrated

The Makings Of An Unsung Episode .. Word!!!

Truth be told, they bring the best out of each other! I'm sure C.L. could rap on any other producer's beats, but there is something about PR's beats that creates magic with CL.

I would like to here Pete rocks version of the story. There’s always two sides.

The large professor knows your flow as well 🤔 that would be dope.

MAN, GET WITH PREMIER AND CALL IT A DAY

CL, don't wait around for pete. just do exactly what rakim did. tour the world and perform all the songs that made you famous. you don't need pete rock for that. also, American Me was a fantastic Lp.

a huge shout out to those who still listens to their music in 2018...i grew up on this type of thing. my greatest jam is one in a million...

First of all I Appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment. Please listen to the full interview the link is in the description. The question that we asked CL was how come we.are not getting a 3rd album and that’s how he responded. We are in no way trying to promote beef or insight any problems but he had a captivating answer and these words came out of his mouth and it’s our responsibility to put that out for the public. We love CL and Pete Rock l. Thanks again for listening. Please hit subscribe it would help greatly

I really thought that they would have gotten it together after Guru passed, on some "nah, we can't go out like that." Hell, Guru and Preemo had a rocky relationship too but the love for the music kept them together, at least until Solar came in the picture but that's another story. Pete's place in Hip-Hop is set in stone at this point, nothing to prove to no one. If he really is the problem, he gotta give the people what they want, even if it's one final album on some closure shit. If Tip and Phife could patch things up and get back to work before Phife left here, Pete and CL can too...

Pete’s new beef with Nas and Canibus brought me here. He definitely is the common denominator in these situations. Great producer but seems like a problem of a person

Pete was definitely at his best when he was with CL Smooth! I'm with CL on this! I truly believe Pete Rock is the catalyst on why there will probably never be another album! Great hip hop producer, definitely put a whole bunch of hip hop classics out there! But as a person his attitude sucks! Met him on one of his tours! Asked him to sign my Troy vinyl! Dude was like I'm not a machine, On the Pete and CL tour, dude didn't even come out to greet the fans. CL on the other hand was very down to earth, signed two of my records and always pleasant to fans! I've also noticed Pete on social media getting into arguments with people! Got into a gripe with Lupe Fiasco over the a Troy sample hip hop track that he agreed to let him do? I also remember him getting his lawyers to shut down a Pete Rock fan site and his beef with BBE records! Yeah definitely thinks hes the problem child in this!

Fire Interview bro!!! CL Smooth underrated Legend!

Damn, this hurts. But y'all gonna straiten out

all peace goes to cl a real hero in my eyes forever!

Cmon man. Up the production value. You got a GOLDEN quote about this situation, him saying "he'd rather give me competition then pass me a glass of water" that was real, but then half a second later your WOW is insanely loud and like clips the mic and makes anyone who had earbuds in go WOAH like youre interviewing LEGENDS.

T.R.O.Y may be my favorite song in life

CL Smooth is my cousin. Aunt Pam is my grandma sister we all Cape Verdean American people

Man CL spit some really deep and factual stuff.

There's no Pete Rock without CL Smooth! Pete Rock needs to talk to CL. So that they can move forward, put out some dope music, and give the fans what WE want = NEW ALBUM 🎶

Unfortunately it sounds like envy or jealousy on Pete's part... because unless someone hurt my family, there is always room to work things out.

CL Smooth Should do something with Diamond D

Mecca album top 10 all time beats rhymes cuts

Main Ingredient favorite body of work!!!

Go get DJ Premier!!! He knows your FLOW.

Save yourself and the rest will fall into place we miss you both. Be blessed

I am a huge fan and I was disappointed by the non completion of the album. I hope they work it out!

the most underrated MC of all time.

CL we love you bro. You are a good dude and would love to just hang and chill with you. You are real talented. Get with De La or Q-Tip to produce your next album. Dont wait for Pete.

Just listening to CL talk just gets me hyped man.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Snoop & Dr. Dre, Guru (RIP) & Dj Premier, = U CAN'T HAVE THAT SYNERGY switching out the pieces , there're good SOLO, But as A GROUP THEIR ICONIC

CL is so underrated and Pete Rock gotta give him some shine again

Without CL there wouldnt have been a Pete Rock. Yeah he produced some official music but CL lyrics and voice made his tracks stand out.

Good interview. Disappointing for someone who grew up in Mt.Vernon, NY and was a huge fan of the group. I wish both of these brothers the best.

I was signed to pete and CL when the breakup happened.. and im gonna be 100..there aint no pete without CL and vise versa.. like CL said its all about the fans.. and the fans? wanna see them get together.. its gotta be deaper than we know..thats facts..but i wish it would happen.. but its kinda too late at this point... many groups have got together years ago..they missed the mark... CL needs to get wit a funky ass producer and do his own thing.. my choice is ( CL smooth and Ninth Wonder ) sheeeeesh !

Man... Would so love to hear a new album from these guys.... When these guys were together there was nothing like it.... I pray they can atleast give us one more LP.... Cant lie CL is sounding nice on the mic right now... He bodied that new Paul Wall & Termanolgy feature .... Perfect time for them to get back in the studio 💯👑👑🎤🎤🎶🎶

#Respect, CL Smooth, ur a great man, so knowledgeable & real!

I just love CL Smooth, I know this is Real talk! I know he’s not the problem, it’s the other guy for real, I spoke with both of them and I saw first hand....when they broke up, it broke my heart....peace CL, most underrated then my man AZ

I believe CL... I'm sure that pete rock has his own perspective and version of events, but his character is definitely in question.

Pete’s best material was in the era of the group.

Pete is a notoriously difficult person, according to other artists.

I like what CL says because what he is really explaining is how disorganized the entire business is all together due to egos. Pete Rock is my bro never met CL but I love both my bros reppin MT Vernon hoping that they realize that the world lives off their energy it's way bigger than the music, the money and the business. The interactions alone of how we deal with each other in general reflects on all us as a whole. If Biggie and PAC actually really understood how much influence they had on the world things may have turned out much differently. Peace to Mecca and the Soul brother. Hope you bris can but differences to the side in terms of probably saving a lot of fans lives. I'm God from the legendary Harlem Knights who turned down million dollar deals just to show the puppet master industry that their money is meaningless to us with in a system that has branded my bros and sis so bad until they have become blind to reality. Educate your fans CL like you always do and Pete Rock will follow along in suit like a true brother inspired by a true brother. Shiiii we can't have all positive with out negative. Friction is what keeps energy at its most powerful stage 24/7. Don't sweat it Almighty Kings Unite

Pls get back together, one the best that did it, changed my life got me thru the military.

CL on here droppin Jewels!

CL is 100% correct with everything he said in this interview.

One of my favorite rappers CL Smooth

I saw them perform together a few years ago, they were perfect! CL didn’t miss a beat on the mic! It was my first time ever seeing them!

Wow , heart breaking interview but much needed to hear !!! Much respect !!!

Good to hear the God speaks. He rarely does interviews. CL sounds authentic.

"Go in there like Belichick and do your job"

I'd love to hear a Third Album from "Da Two". . . . ."For Pete Sake" "The Sun Won't Come Out" "Mecca & The Soul Brother" "Skinz" "Worldwide" a few of my personal favoritez !

I hope that they can Straighten It Out.... A reunion is long overdue.

One of the dopest duo's in hip hop

Listen to this guy... CLYou are right man I love you for this... Today is the first time i heard this video ... Damn

I don't want another c.l.smooth & Pete rock record.I NEED ANOTHER PETE ROCK & C.L.SMOOTH RECORD!!! BURY THE HATCHET BROTHERS."JUST 2WO"....

bottom line they both go hand in hand they bring a uniqueness flow and style to the hip hop world...i remember them as a team. matter of fact everyone who knows them and listen to them would agree with me...we accept both of yall....one love

Cl got game. Respect to a real one

Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work still a big fan from way back in the day till now would definitely love to see them preform give the fans what they want 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

One of MY fav duos of all time,,,Praying for the recon whenever it happens.

I wondered what happened with these 2 brothers 🤔 and I'm so disappointed to hear 😞 about their problems.

I definitely appreciate you.. You helped me so much,and I hope and pray it shows ijcn

Underrated, cl, you have classics beyond classics. I know about that business just hold on. Not many can rock young to old. One.

They are the definition of hip hop.

always liked cl smooth. just his personality and style. very real and natural brother.

C.L. is talented enough to stand alone and get down with other production - this we all know....man listen, call up Grap and fire up the SP and get busy again. But I know how it is though - when its your brother whom you've made historical Hip-Hop monoliths with, you tend to wish to stay with that principal fire and flame from which you were forged. I get it, but F that my brother, times change and nobody waits and anticipates for Tuesday record store releases anymore. It ain't 1992 anymore, you are only waiting on yourself - the Hip-Hop heads are here and are ready for your art.

I do miss them 2 brothers together. 2 slamming albums. Plus the singles after that & even the demos before the Good Life EP CD. They was like the '90s Run-D.M.C. next to Tip & Phife, EPMD, Eric B. & Rakim, Dre & Snoop, Markie D. & Kool Rock Ski, G. Rap & Polo & the Fresh Prince & Jazzy Jeff!

Been waiting for this for years...

Good interview bro, always been a fan Smooth, wish you guys make up but some things ain't meant to be king, Solute to you smooth word..

So this interview is 3 years old however and this pains me cause Pete Rock is my favorite producer of all time but I'm seeing what Cl was saying in this interview as clear as day..from Pete getting fan pages taken down cause of the mention of cl,his spats with fans at shows(I know a few people that seen him in person and said he ain't cool),too him suing Nas and now blasting Canibus over two songs he clearly proudced and now denies producing..his spats with younger rappers on the gram n twitter..I been knew his relationship with cl wasn't good even when they squashed it to go on tour..there interviews always seemed akward..I love Pete's work there's no denying his greatness however he needs to calm that ego down he's starting to burn bridges even more cause he has that I'm "Pete Rock" and I'm the shit attitude and that's not good for business. That shit he pulled on Canibus disrespecting him after they did work was classless and unprofessional ..Canibus ain't perfect..but too publicly disrespect that man over business that should have been kept behind closed doors knowing it would hurt his reputation more is super wack and the Nas lawsuit out of nowhere makes him look like a bozo. It's been 28 years and u finally sue Nas over illmatic royalties??? This ain't the mountain Pete wants too die on,as for this interview Cl pretty exposed dude like it or not and it shows more n more by the day with dudes actions. People keep saying cl there's madd producer's out there ..but that's not the point it's the principal of the situation. That said I just hope Pete doesn't ruin himself letting that ego get the better of him.. that's a very dangerous game for the talented brothas like him.

Wow 😮 seems like CL was double crossed. Pete done him dirty.

The real King of N Y !!!

CL Smooth sounded REALLY nice on that M-Phazes beat. Skyzoo - Perfect Timing ft CL Smooth Wish he could work on a full length project with the dude

This has to do with our memories too, our lives too, this hits close to home because you'll were a part of our daily lives and families. Parties, graduations, bachelor parties, everything!

STRAIGHTEN IT OUT!!!!!!!

This has been going on for far too long, how I miss the true essence of hip hop. 50% comes from CL & 50% from Pete Rock. If you guys don't sort out this, you'll be old and grumpy to entertain us, bring back the Mecca and the Soul brother era...please!!!!! Pete you need CL and CL you need Pete...period!!! South African fans are disappointed with this beef even today. Bury the hachet guys.

I.loved you guys " Straighten it out "

Lead by example and Straighten It Out!

It's strange Pete Rock didn't tell his side of the story. If he stays quiet, that means there's some truth to what C.L. is saying. Pete made be a dope producer, but personal wise may be something different. And last, Premo didn't get the chance to patch things up with Guru. Tomorrow is never promised.

Them tribe and LONS..break my heart..

Positive memories regardless. The other side of a good success story. Both of dem dudes is legend.

Imagine CL & Dilla

CL should've long since made some moves on his own. How do you think Snoop Dogg's career had been if all he did was wait on Dre?

WOW very informative, i always wanted to know what happened to the group. DAMN

CL Smooth is one of the best, most complex, meaningful poets I've ever heard. I teach his shit in my university classes. Pete Rock may be a good DJ, but Hip Hop is about the WORDS man, the fucking words. I just searched the net for a concert and I could care less if Pete Rock is there or not. I just want to hear CL Smooth kick his shit. He could do it acapella for all I care. I'm sure there are top DJs eager to work with CL Smooth. Pete, what's your side of the story, cause the fans are waiting, man! For now, I'm pulling out my Mecca and the Soul Brother CD.

Saw CL and Pete back in 94 as support for Gangstarr...at Kentish Town forum...brilliant show...

its os sad to see him not do anything man..pete rock is still making music

Yo CL keeping it Real means keeping it real Brother. Respect in Every Aspect to you Brother.. Peace and Love more Culture more Blessings.. Have a great day Brother ✨✨✨✨

never knew they had beef with each other

Dam 25 years still playing Mecca and the soul brother the main ingredient you.people who missed out on this era lost!

CL just do your own thang, you have a story to tell and we want to hear it... you know ppl have come up with this Social Media... get into it, and hear I thought this was an old interview, until you said Gram, I was like ummm ok let me go see... I was minding my business; looking for They Reminisce video, and stumble across this; I did want to know what happen to y’all tho, but he doesn’t define you, pls tell your story, ijs

CL maturity level is heavy. This is a prime example that maturity is based on the decision we make, not age.

I was a Foster Child for several years in Money Earning Mount Vernon on Nuba Ave. My foster father Master Roy Stewart RIP was from Kingston Jamaica. Regardless to where were from we're all Family.

CL seems extremely workable and both these brothers greatest accomplishments are together cut the bullshit mecca and the soul brothers let's make it happen Pete come to the light you brothas are blessed use it PEACE FAMILY