Andre Gee
Going Left: Billy Woods and 3 Other Indie Rappers You Need to Know
Going Left is a column where we highlight indie rap artists you should know. This month, we highlight billy woods, Marlon Craft, Quelle Chris, and Supa BWE.
Andre Gee
Analyzing Kendrick Lamar’s Raw, Untidy Self-Reflections
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ is a deeply layered album in which he analyzes his own life experiences. Here’s an analysis of the record.
Andre Gee
Cam’ron’s ‘Come Home With Me’ Is a Roc-A-Fella Gem That Launched Dipset to Stardom
20 years ago today, Cam’ron released ‘Come Home With Me,’ an album that catapulted his career on Roc-A-Fella and represented the birth of Dipset as we know it.
Andre Gee
First Impressions of Kendrick Lamar's 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers'
It’s far too soon to have a fully-formed, rock solid opinion about an album as complex as 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,' but here are first-listen thoughts.
Jordan Rose
10 Big Themes on Kendrick Lamar's 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers'
Kendrick Lamar covers a lot of ground on 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.' We broke down 10 of the major lyrical themes he explores on the album.
Andre Gee
Diddy Is 'Uncanceling' Travis Scott 30 Years After Facing a Tragedy Similar to Astroworld
Diddy asked the Billboard Music Awards to let Travis Scott perform at this year's show. The decision comes 30 years after he was involved in a similar tragedy.
Andre Gee
Ranking the 'Big 3' Every Year Since 2010
Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole are the “Big 3” rappers of their class. Here’s how they stacked up against each other in every year since 2010.
Andre Gee
The DMV Music Scene Showed How Strong It's Become at Broccoli City Festival
The DMV music scene shone bright at Broccoli City Festival 2022. At the two-day event, local stars like Wale, Ari Lennox, & Rico Nasty represented for the area.
Andre Gee
Breaking Down the Symbolism and Meaning in Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart Part 5"
Kendrick Lamar dropped a new song and music video "The Heart Part 5" and there's a lot to unpack. Here's a breakdown of the symbolism and deeper meaning.
Andre Gee
First Impressions of Future's New Album 'I Never Liked You'
Future's new album 'I Never Liked You' has arrived. What's the best song? Biggest skip? Best and worst parts of the album? Here's our first listen review.
Jordan Rose
Going Left: Defcee and 4 Other Indie Rappers You Need to Know
Going Left is a column where we highlight indie rap artists you should know. This month, we highlight Defcee, BoatHouse, Dark Lo, Don Gunna, maassai, YL, Zoomo.
Andre Gee
The Man Who Unearthed Jay-Z's Summer Jam Footage Has a Vault Full of Rap History
Footage of Jay-Z's iconic 2001 Summer Jam performance was finally unearthed and went viral. The owner of HipHopVCR has a lot more where that came from.
Andre Gee
First Impressions of Pusha-T's New Album 'It's Almost Dry'
Pusha-T's new album 'It's Almost Dry' has finally arrived. What's the best song? Biggest skip? Best & worst things about it? Here's our first impressions review
Andre Gee
Vince Staples Is Writing Masterful Songs About Home
Vince Staples’ ‘Ramona Park Broke My Heart’ is a brilliant reflection of his complex relationship with the idea of home. Here are our thoughts on the album.
Andre Gee
DJ Kay Slay Was a Hip-Hop Legend
Hip-hop lost a giant with the passing of DJ Kay Slay, a legendary DJ and graffiti artist whose impact spanned across generations and regions.
Andre Gee
Kendrick Lamar Is Back. How Will His Album Reflect the World’s Changes?
Since Kendrick Lamar dropped his last solo album ‘DAMN’ in 2017, a lot has changed. What can we expect from ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’?
Andre Gee
Doja Cat Is a Rapper. Stop Saying Otherwise.
Remy Ma (and countless fans) refuse to acknowledge Doja Cat as a rapper. Here’s why she deserves to be considered an MC, and why some fans won't admit it.
Andre Gee
First Impressions of Fivio Foreign's New Album 'B.I.B.L.E.'
Fivio Foreign's long-awaited debut album has arrived. What's the best song? Biggest skip? The Complex Music staff put together a first-impressions review.
Andre Gee
2022 Grammys Predictions: Who Will Win and Who Should Win
Who will win the biggest awards at the 2022 Grammys? And, perhaps more importantly, who should win? The Complex Music team breaks it all down.
Andre Gee
Going Left: Fatboi Sharif, Lungs, and 3 Other Indie Rap Artists You Need to Know
Going Left is a column where we highlight indie rappers you should know. This month, we speak with Fatboi Sharif, Lungs, Brainorchestra, Fly Anakin, & WiFiGawd.
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