Mecca and the Soul Brother Hoodie – Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Description

Mecca and the Soul Brother hoodie — repping the album that defined what it means to be smooth.

In 1992, Pete Rock and CL Smooth dropped an album that rewrote the rules of hip-hop production. Pete Rocks jazz-soaked chops on “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” created one of the most sampled and celebrated beats in history, while CL Smooths effortless flow tied it all together with poetry that hit harder than a boom bap snare. From “Lots of Lovin” to “Straighten It Out,” every track on Mecca and the Soul Brother was a masterclass in chemistry, soul, and raw talent.

This hoodie pays tribute to an album that bridged jazz and hip-hop before anyone called it “jazz rap.” It represents the golden era — a time when DJs dug through crates of vinyl, producers flipped Tom Scott samples into street anthems, and MCs cared about saying something real. Wearing this is a nod to the culture at its purest.

Product Details

• Premium Gildan 18500 – 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz) with a classic fit
• Air jet yarn for a softer feel with reduced pilling
• Double-needle stitching throughout
• Front pouch pocket
• Available in Black, Navy, and Chocolate

For the heads who know T.R.O.Y. by heart. For the ones who still rewind “Anger in the Nation.” For anyone who understands that Pete Rock and CL Smooth were the definition of hip-hop soul. This ones for you.