Pete Treats Posted by djmaru

Couple announcements before I get into this post. First I'd like to welcome Junior coming over from the now defunct Evigan Funk. Known for is always insightful funk and hip hop knowledge, we definitely look forward to his future contributions. Additionally, I'd like to point out some ebay auctions I've got going to help fund life. Just a bunch of random hip hop, breaks, funk, and soundtracks to fill your shelves. Alright, now to the musica. Tom Scott "Today" From Honeysuckle Breeze (Impulse, 1967) 9th Creation "Bubble Gum" From Bubble Gum (Rite Track, 1975) Pete Rock is simply a hip hop icon, most revered for the groundbreaking moves he made in the production realm. This post will not examine the actual work he's produced, but rather the uncovered gems he used to create those pieces. Perhaps it's predictable, but I gotta start out with the monster he used for "TROY," easily in the top ten hip hop tracks of all time, and certainly a blueprint for hip hop production. I can only imagine how Pete's eyes must have lit up when he heard Tom Scott's infectious saxaphone riff on "Today." The main breakdown doesn't come until about halfway through the track, and the road to that point is fluffy late 60's pop music provided by the California Dreamers. But despite the album as a whole being pretty mediocre, the sample source alone has driven this piece upwards of $100. Thank god Pete found it first cause just the thought of "TROY" without it makes me a little depressed. I could loop that shit for days. Next Up is The 9th Creation's "Bubble Gum" which Pete used for "Soul Brother #1." A clear standout on this album as well, it has a nice ethereal jazz+funk rhythm to it backed by a bouncy bass line. Vocal chatter praising the finer things in life [bubble gum] rolls through the background. Another fine find by Pete Rock contributing to the greatness of Mecca and the Soul Brother. More Pete Treats to come. Stay tuned.