Pete Rock and CL Smooth’s “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)”

What song taught you how to grieve? We’re getting emotional on this one as we dive into the foundational 90s hip hop track and dedication song: “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” by Pete Rock and CL Smooth.  Diallo and LUXXURY discuss the emotional nature of the song’s production as a tribute to Pete Rock’s close friend, before getting into their own personal stories of connecting music and the loss of loved ones.  Then, the stems breakdown brings us the return of Clyde Stubblefield from our James Brown’s “Funky Drummer” episode, as well as the 60s folk song that made Pete Rock cry and inspired a legendary hip hop sample.  This episode is made in partnership with Spotify. SongDNA beta is available on Spotify Premium. Check out “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” on SongDNA via the Spotify mobile app.  Songs Discussed: “Scenario” (1991) - A Tribe Called Quest “Extra Kings” (2000) - Avalanches “Pour Out A Little Liquor” (1994) - Thug Life “Renee” (1996) - Lost Boyz “Tha Crossroads” (1996) - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony “Today” (1967) - Tom Scott, California Dreamers “Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)” (1968) - James Brown “I Got A Love” (1994) - Pete Rock and CL Smooth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices