Soul Brother #1
Pete Rock C.L. Smooth Lyrics

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"He's a SWEET soul brother"

Soul Brother #1, here I come on the new tip
Nestle coated right, cause I'm rich thick and chocolate
Plug up any mic I'll bet you Pete Rock'll spark it
Hons always ask what's the bulge in my pocket
I tell em, "Papes," I rock them top to bottom
Never hesitate to say ("Mmm I got them")

Oppressed on the Hillside, over on the chill-side
Of town, so let's get down
Funky is the word describe this Brother on a Soul mission
Hookin rugged joints, more Soul than the Soul Kitchen
CL doesn't scratch, so I won't leave you itchin
White people even say, "Pete Rock is bitchin"
Harder than the hardest, odder than the oddest
I guess that's just because I'm smarter than the smartest
So back up, clear the path hon cause here I come
Soul Brother #1

I hit harder than a kick, quick to scoop a chick
When it comes to skinz, Pete Rock got it thick
I'm not your average, everyday, one-two to the beat
And don't stop, bust the shit I drop
New style for the 90's Pete Rock's a trendsetter
I'd just be lyin if I said there's someone better
You can ask Greta, Greta with the red Jetta
Honey did me lovely and I'm glad that I met her
I come style after style, sucker MC's try to swallow
But them seem to say my style's too hard to follow
So just raise your hand and give praise to the #1
Soul Brother, who keeps the crowd in a daze
Pete Rock, and CL Smooth and if it ain't our groove
Then you might not move
Remember, cause there's no need to worry none
Yo, Soul Brother #1

Soul Brother #1

Nuff respect to my man Grand Puba
Nuff respect to my man BizMarkie
Nuff respect to my man CL Smooth
Nuff respect to EPMD
I'm like high octane, with everything to gain
Those who try to step to this can catch pain
I keep a mag in the trunk of my Jag, in case some punk fag
Wants to catch one bad
Soul Brother #1, and I didn't come to riff
The finesse I posess will make the hardest unstiff
I'm full of motivation handle any situation
Hon said I'm so smooth they should call me lubrication
Mr. Splendor, a good back bender
Honies always say, Pete love me tender

Call on Pete Rock, CL Smooth if you want the job done
Soul Brother #1

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth's song "Soul Brother #1" are a celebration of their rise to fame and their pride in being the best in the game. The opening line, "He's a sweet soul brother," serves as a declaration of their identity and purpose as musicians. The song is full of confidence, swagger, and wordplay that reflect their prowess and status in the hip-hop world.

The verse contains references to their wealth, their talent as beatmakers, their appeal to women, and their superiority over other artists. They also shout out other hip-hop legends, including Grand Puba, BizMarkie, and EPMD, indicating their respect for those who have paved the way before them. The overall message of the song is one of unapologetic success and dominance.

Line by Line Meaning

Soul Brother #1, here I come on the new tip
I'm coming in hot with a fresh new approach as the best in the game

Nestle coated right, cause I'm rich thick and chocolate
I'm smooth, rich and irresistible like chocolate

Plug up any mic I'll bet you Pete Rock'll spark it
I'm confident and skilled enough to rock any microphone

Hons always ask what's the bulge in my pocket
I'm carrying plenty of cash and I'm proud to show it off to my admirers

I tell em, "Papes," I rock them top to bottom
I'm so good at what I do, I can make even the least valuable musical instrument sound great

Funky is the word describe this Brother on a Soul mission
I'm all about funk music and bringing soul to the people

Hookin rugged joints, more Soul than the Soul Kitchen
I create music that is raw, authentic and soulful

CL doesn't scratch, so I won't leave you itchin
I'm not just a DJ, I'm a complete artist who knows how to put on a show without relying on tricks or gimmicks

White people even say, "Pete Rock is bitchin"
I'm able to appeal to listeners of all races and backgrounds with my unique style

I guess that's just because I'm smarter than the smartest
My talent, knowledge and experience set me apart from the rest of the crowd

I hit harder than a kick, quick to scoop a chick
My music packs a powerful punch and makes the ladies swoon

New style for the 90's Pete Rock's a trendsetter
I'm breaking new ground and setting trends that others will follow in the future

So just raise your hand and give praise to the #1
Acknowledge and respect my status as the number one Soul Brother in the game

I'm like high octane, with everything to gain
I'm unstoppable and highly motivated to succeed

The finesse I posess will make the hardest unstiff
My smoothness and skill can impress even the most hardened critics

Call on Pete Rock, CL Smooth if you want the job done
If you need quality Soul music, we're the ones to call to get it done right

Soul Brother #1
I'm the best and there's no denying it

Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COREY PENN, PETE PHILLIPS, MAXWELL DIXON, Peter Phillips

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Comments from YouTube:

Jake

3y↑28

This beat so damn creative… mad props to Pete Rock

Daniel Watts

4y↑42

Pete made daaaamn' sure he got his moneys worth out that SP-1200 . . . definitely pushed that beat box to it's limits

CEEPMDEE

2y↑5

MAN! I ALWAYS LOVED this song since the first time i listened to this album back in 1992. Even when I saw Pete Rock in Mount Vernon a few years ago, I shouted out "SOUL BROTHER! What's up?" as I drove by. Cool brother in person, once played against him on X-Men VS Streetfighter in the old PLAYLAND arcade in Time Square back in like 1996.