Pete Rock & CL Smooth All Souled Out Deluxe Edition

In the summer of ‘91 All Souled Out officially introduced Pete Rock & CL Smooth to the hip hop listening
community, and it is hard to imagine a stronger or more confident introduction. The “Good Life” starts
things off with its perfect mix of horns and catchy bassline, while CL lays his trademark flow while speaking of the pros and cons of wealthiness. Next up is the standout “Mecca & the Soul Brother” which shows the duo at their best - hard pounding drums, signature horns (which will become Pete’s trademark) and CL on the mic. By the time the smooth flute of “Go with the Flow” comes in it’s clear why this is one of the most important EP releases of the 90s. Also included, the breakout hit “The Creator” which quickly
became a club and mix show favorite featuring both Pete Rock and CL Smooth sharing mic duties. “The Creator” had a perfect blend of Pete’s trademark production and CL ability to blend with any beat he’s thrown, but also has a lighter fun tone, as if they were just sort of experimenting in the studio…to amazing results. “All Souled Out” and a remix of “Good Life (Group Home Mix)” close things out making it clear
Pete Rock & CL Smooth are arguably one of the best duos in hip hop, and All Souled Out proves why from start to finish. This deluxe edition of All Souled Out makes the best even better with the inclusion of five back in the day remixes and instrumentals.