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Pete Rock & CL Smooth Perform Live at Rock Steady's 36th Anniversary

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Pete Rock & CL Smooth performed a lively set in Central Park yesterday as part of the legendary Rock Steady Crew's 36th Anniversary. Bringing it back to the golden age of hip hop, the duo were joined by Brand NubianSpecial Ed, and Craig G. Two decades since the release of Mecca and the Soul Brother, they set an already lively Summerstage crowd on fire when they took the stage. In addition to reciting every lyric, fans even sung some of Rock's most loved soul samples along with him. Watch them perform the timeless "T.R.O.Y." and "Straighten It Out" below.