They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)

"They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" is a song by Pete Rock & CL Smooth, inspired by the death of their close friend Troy Dixon (better known as "Trouble" T. Roy of Heavy D & the Boyz) in 1990. The song was the lead single off their debut album, Mecca and the Soul Brother, released in 1992, and later became a staple of early 1990s hip hop. The song peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The song contains a sample from "Today" which is part of the album The Honeysuckle Breeze by Tom Scott and the California Dreamers.

"They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)"
Single by Pete Rock & CL Smooth
from the album Mecca and the Soul Brother
ReleasedApril 2, 1992
Recorded1991
Genre
Length4:45
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Pete Rock
Pete Rock & CL Smooth singles chronology
"The Creator"
(1991)
"They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)"
(1992)
"Straighten It Out"
(1992)
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Music video
"They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" on YouTube
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