You are now watching the Drink Champs Experience in 4k Ultra HD!!! N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we chop it up with the legendary, CL Smooth! CL Smooth joins us to share his journey in hip-hop. CL shares stories of his come up, creating classic music like “T.R.O.Y.”, his current relationship with Pete Rock and much more! Lot’s of great stories that you don’t want to miss!! Make some noise for CL Smooth!!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 *Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:23 - Discussion on the guest’s unique request for white Hennessy, a rare choice on the show. 00:06:25 - Tribute to Heavy D, discussing his iconic presence and influence in hip-hop. 00:11:14 - C.L. Smooth reflects on the golden era of hip-hop and his journey in the industry. 00:18:55 - CL Smooth receives his Flowers! 💐 00:22:00 - Thoughts on individuality and collaboration within hip-hop groups. 00:30:05 - Quick Time with Slime 🏆 00:31:38 - Personal stories about Tupac and Biggie; discussions of East vs. West Coast hip-hop. 00:36:33 - Experiences at the Source Awards, showing respect for different regions within hip-hop. 00:42:23 - C.L. Smooth’s interest in muscle cars and his admiration for classic American vehicles. 00:53:15 - Addressing the current status of his relationship with Pete Rock, with emphasis on business over personal matters. 00:59:39 - The importance of personal growth, learning, and not staying stagnant in life. 01:10:18 - Reflections on loyalty, responsibility to fans, and the legacy of past music. 01:27:57 - Discussion on how early career challenges and mindset influenced his path. 01:33:23 - Emphasis on making a meaningful impact in life and hip-hop. 01:44:37 - Stories of resilience and how difficult experiences shaped his career. 02:05:28 - Reflects on having a strong foundation and supportive relationships. 02:27:05 - C.L. Smooth discusses the impact of technology on hip-hop and its audience reach. 02:32:39 - Sharing insights on business, partnerships, and his approach to life and success. 02:44:11 - Naming Quincy Jones and Lenny Kravitz as ideal collaborators for future projects. 03:02:50 - Gratitude for the Drink Champs platform and recognition of how hip-hop shaped his life. 03:14:51 - C.L. Smooth speaks on the importance of family and legacy, with a touching tribute to his grandfather. 03:20:33 - Reflects on life goals, aiming for longevity and meaningful experiences. Follow Drink Champs: https://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps https://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps https://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps https://www.youtube.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN https://www.crazyhood.com https://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy https://www.twitter.com/djefn https://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. https://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga https://www.twitter.com/noreaga