1. Soul Survivor Intro
2. Tru Master
3. Half Man Half Amazin
4. Respect Mine
5. Tha Game
6. #1 Soul Brother
7. Rock Steady Part II
8. Truly Yours 98
9. It's About That Time
10. One Life To Live
11. Take Your Time
12. Mind Blowin
13. Soul Survivor
14. Da Two
15. Verbal Murder 2
16. Strange Fruit
17. Massive (Hold Tight)
With his first solo album, Pete Rock reminds us why his past work with partner CL Smooth resulted in some of the most luscious hip-hop beats the art form has ever known. While Rock's lyrical presence falters, his musical craft makes up the difference as the Soul Brother No. 1 switches from the sublimely soulful ("Mind Blowin'") to the ultrafunky ("Da Two") to the dramatically sinister ("The Game"). Soul Survivor may lack the lyrical credentials to contend to be the year's best hip-hop album, but it easily ranks as one '98's most listenable efforts. Sit down, max, and relax to the sultry sounds of Pete Rock.