They were first signed to Elektra Records, managed, and executive produced by Eddie F of Heavy D and The Boyz and Untouchables Entertainment who also then managed Pete Rock as a producer. Their signature hit was " They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)", a requiem for fallen friends - namely Troy "Trouble T-Roy" Dixon, a member of Heavy D & The Boyz, who died in 1990. Lead vocalist CL Smooth ( Corey Penn) delivered more conscious style of rap which contrasted with the popular gangsta rap records of the time, and he mostly avoided profanity, similar in style and delivery to positive East Coast rappers like those associated with the Native Tongues Crew. This song makes me remember my past as a positive over negative and I am very thankful for it.Career 1991–1994: The Golden Age Īs a producer, DJ Pete Rock ( Peter Phillips) gained notoriety for his use of obscure soul and jazz records, frequently making use of horn-driven hooks. This song is amazing and will only grow in relevance as memories grow in the mind of the listener. I said pop maybe when you're older." I feel this line shows how even the advice of an over reaching parent, which is usually annoying and overbearing, can grow to hold nostalgia overtime.
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For example one line: "Telling me how to raise my boy unless he's taking over. By this I mean the general "suck factor" of life fades away in time. By just listening to this song I feel a lot can be learned about how memories appreciate when time passes. I feel the lines that lead the song out are very important: "Just Listen Listen Listen, Just Listen." I think that this song is has grown into a song for general reminiscence. I feel that this individual's struggle can be applied to a larger audience.
I feel this song is a testament to the daily struggle in the life of one man. General CommentI agree that the song is a memorial song, yet I have to think that this song is more than just a song of to remember a single person.
So Pete Rock hit me, nuff respect due (uh-huh) I strive to be live 'cause I got no choiceĪnd run my own business like my Aunt Joyce (yeah) If we're talking 'bout a car, Uncle Sterling got the latest (yeah) My Uncle Doc's the greatest, better yet the latest My Grandma Pam holds the family together (uh-huh) Rain or shine, yes, in any weather (yeah) I dedicate this to you for believing in me (uh) In front of Big Lou's, fighting in the street (street)īut only you saw what took many time to see T to the R the-O-Y, how did you and I meet? Listen close as I prove my point (my point)
Take the first letter out of each word in this joint The days of way-back, so many bear witness the fitness (yeah) Use your condom, take sips of the brew (that's right) My old man standing yelling, "Good God, Almighty" (uh-huh) We laughed all night about the hookers at the party (ahh) I said, "Pop maybe when you're older" (older) Telling me how to raise my boy unless he's taking over I get the pillow and hope I don't wake him (yeah)įor this man to cuss, hear it all in verbatim (uh-huh) I can hear his head banging on the wall in the next room Never been senile, that's where you're wrong (uh-huh) With the Portuguese lover at the age of fourteen (tell 'em)īut I bet you all your dough, they live longer than us (that's right) Not a bad ticker but I'm clocking Pop's liver (yeah)īut you can never say that his life is through (uh-huh)įive kids at twenty-one, believe he got a right to (that's right) Taking care of this, so who am I to bicker? (bicker) Took me from a boy to a man so I always had a father When I date back I recall a man off the family tree Positive over negative for the women to masterĭéjà vu, tell you what I'm gonna do (do it) Momma's gettin' married in the house (word?), Listen The youngest of five kids, hon' here it is (yeah) On your side while the baby maker slide (slide) Still he won't down you or tear out your hide (right) Papa said, "Chill" but the brother keep winking (uh-huh) Same father as the first but you don't give a damn (alright) This one's a girl (what?), Let's name her Pam Now I suppose (uh), you hope the little black boy grows, huh (yeah)Įighteen years younger than my mama (mama)īut I really got beatings 'cause the girl loved drama (yeah)īy the time she was twenty-one, had another one (yeah) The birth of a child on the eighth of October (it's like that)Ī toast but my granddaddy came sober (crazy facts) Twenty-two years ago to keep it on track (uh-huh) I reminisce for a spell, or shall I say think back (yeah)
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