CL Smooth on The State of Hip Hop, Pete Rock, and Why He Left the Industry
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Lord Fury Interviews CL Smooth: 30 Years of “They Reminisce Over You”
Join Lord Fury as he sits down with the legendary CL Smooth for a deep conversation on the “The Lord Fury Says So Talk Show.”
In this exclusive interview, the “Mecca Don” opens up about the spiritual meaning behind his classic records with Pete Rock and how he crafted the anthem “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” to honor family and ancestors. CL Smooth shares his unfiltered thoughts on the current state of Hip Hop, questioning why so many young artists are trading millions of dollars for prison cells.
He also reveals the real reason he stepped away from the music industry during his prime to raise his sons , his reaction to the new DJ Premier & Nas album , and his perspective on the controversy surrounding Hot 97 and New York radio.
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