Biography
Known for his jazz and R&B samples, producer Pete Rock emerged in the early ’90s to become one of hip-hop’s most influential beatmakers. • Rock was born in the Bronx to Jamaican parents. His father was a DJ who’d spin reggae and soul records at a local cricket club called Wembley. • He met rapper CL Smooth after moving to Mount Vernon. They made their debut with the 1991 EP All Souled Out. • The signature Pete Rock sound features dense layers ...Read more