What hasn’t Pete Rock done for Hip-Hop? Who hasn’t he blessed a track for that didn’t come off doper than the average? Shit’s never gonna stop for the almighty Pete Rock and he obviously, has no plans in retiring as hinted on the single “Till I retire.” Pete Rock’s new album “NY’s Finest” is a hefty bag of ill-minded treats featuring some of Hip-Hop’s elite. In the same tradition of his Soul Survivor collection, Pete hand picks the featured talent over his signature beats. I was surprised by the Lord’s of the Underground featured track “The Best Secret,” and while they’ve toned down their mic presence, it’s good to have them back. I like seeing Jim Jones (and Max B) on the collabo tip with PR… the beats for “We roll” are fitting of Jim’s style which is rocked very well. Other tracks to look out for include “914″ featuring Styles P and Sheek, “Best Believe” with Redman and “Bring Ya’ll back” featuring Little Brother. Again, Pete’s instrumentals bring out the best in these already talented emcee’s hungry for a Petestrumental.

While many have questioned the choice of artists featured on the cuts, Pete’s new album is a refreshing blend of sampled beats and good old fashioned boom bap. The best kept secret is out there- Pete Rock’s New York and all of Hip-Hop. Check out my favorite cut on the album… Till I retire.