As we reported last month Legendary hip hop producer Pete Rock is set to release his first album in four years. Titled NY’s Finest, the album will be released on February 26 2008 in a joint venture between Soul Survivor Records and NY based indie label Nature Sounds.
“I called it [NYﾒs Finest] because I feel like thatﾒs me. Iﾒm one of New Yorkﾒs finest producers,” he explains. In fact, not only is Pete Rock one of New Yorkﾒs finest producers, but the album itself is one of Pete Rockﾒs finest creations. He even pays homage to the classic James Brown double-disc, “Hell”, with the cover art.
Fans have already caught a glimpse of what to expect from NYﾒs Finest thanks to our downloadble tracks from last month including new single “We Roll” featuring Jim Jones, the b-side “Till I Retire” (in stores now) and “914” featuring Styles P and Sheek Louch. The record also features appearances by Wu-Tangﾒs Raekwon and Masta Killa, Papoose, Little Brother, and Redman. A special iTunes version of the album will also contain a bonus track with Slum Village.
Today we have the three downloadable tracks once again as a reminder of the long awaited album.
Pete Rock – We Roll (ft. Jim Jones)
Pete Rock – Till I Retire
Pete Rock – 914 (ft. Styles P & Sheek Louch)
Also make sure to check out this YouTube video introducing the “NY’S Finest” album, where producers such as Kanye West, Pharrell, Just Blaze, Timbaland amongst others express why Pete Rock is a legend to them and how he influenced them. Click here to watch it and don’t forget to grab “NY’s Finest” when it hits stores on February 26.
