Pete Rock nickname(s):
Soul Brother #1, The Chocolate Boy Wonder
Pete Rock date of birth:
June 21, 1970
How old is Pete Rock?
55
Where was Pete Rock born?
New York City, United States
What is Pete Rock nationality?
American
What is Pete Rock's occupation?
Music producer, disc jockey, rapper, singer
What genre is Pete Rock's work?
East Coast hip hop, alternative hip hop, experimental hip hop, jazz rap, turntablism
What instruments does Pete Rock play?
Turntable, sampler, keyboard, bass guitar
Short Biography
Peter Phillips (born June 21, 1970), better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth. After the duo went their separate ways, Rock continued with a solo career that has garnered him worldwide respect, though little in the way of mainstream success. Along with groups such as Stetsasonic, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest and The Roots, Rock played a major role in the merging of elements from jazz into hip hop music (also known as jazz rap). He is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time, and is often mentioned alongside DJ Premier, the RZA, and J Dilla as one of the mainstays of 1990s East Coast hip hop production. Pete Rock is also the older brother and younger cousin, respectively, of rappers Grap Luva and the late Heavy D.