Pete Rock is not kicking back and relaxing these days. During a recent interview, the iconic hip-hop head spoke his new wave of work fans can expect in the coming months, including two new solo projects and an all-star collaboration.

“I’m working on my new album, 'Soul Survivor 3',” Pete Rock said. “I’ve got my new website, PeteRock.com, out there, and I’m pushing merchandise on there. You can buy T-shirts, download free music and so forth. 'Soul Brother University' is coming soon, as well as 'PeteStrumentals 2'. I’m working with Skyzoo and Torae, and I’m also working with De La Soul on an EP.”

De La Soul recently announced their project with Rock on their site wearedelasoul.com. The EP, Premiem Soul On The Rocks, will be produced entirely by Pete Rock and DJ Premier.-G. Valentino Ball

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