Pete Rock

Pete Rock — jazz & standards artist from US.

Pete Rock, a multifaceted artist known for his work as a rapper, DJ, and producer, gained recognition in 1991 as one half of the duo with C.L. Smooth. After…

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jazz & standardsjazz boom baphip-hop & raphip hopgangster rapeast coast hip hophip-hop/raphardcore hip hopalternative hip hopjazz rapturntablisminstrumental hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Influential: 61.04% Fanbase: 43.73% Trending: 69.69%

As of: 2025-09-07

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Score: DMDB 61.04% | Fanbase 43.73% | Trending 69.69% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

Pete Rock, a multifaceted artist known for his work as a rapper, DJ, and producer, gained recognition in 1991 as one half of the duo with C.L. Smooth. After achieving success with the release of the hit LP Mecca and the Soul Brother, the pair parted ways following The Main Ingredient in 1994. Rock continued to make a name for himself with his solo debut Soul Survivor in 1998 and subsequent projects, including collaborations with various artists and the release of albums like NY's Finest in 2008, Monumental in 2011, and PeteStrumentals 2 in 2015. In addition, he worked on producing for other musicians and embarked on tours with C.L. Smooth, culminating in the 2016 collaborative album Don't Smoke Rock with Smoke DZA, featuring the popular single "Milestone" with BJ the Chicago Kid, Jadakiss, and Styles P.