The 50 Best Songs Of 2023
From an inescapable Latin trap hit to a song that highlights the evolution of Jersey club, here are the best songs of the year.
The 50 Best Albums Of 2023
From smooth R&B projects to hard-hitting rap albums and an unexpected project that made its way to the top—these are Complex’s picks for the best albums of 2023.
Best Songs Of 2023 (So Far)
From j-hope and J. Cole to PinkPantheress and Ice Spice, here are Complex's best songs of 2023 so far.
The Best Albums Of 2023 (So Far)
From smooth R&B projects to hard-hitting rap albums and a deluxe project that made its way to the top—these are Complex’s picks for the best albums of 2023 so far.
‘They Act Like We’re Dead’: Rae Sremmurd Talk New Music and More
Complex spoke with Rae Sremmurd about turning 300 songs into a 14-track album, how the mannequin challenge presaged the explosion of TikTok & more.
The Best Christmas Rap Songs
From DMX’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to Lil Nas X's "Holiday," here's a list of our 25 favorite Christmas rap songs of all time (thus far).
The Best Spotify Playlists Right Now
Featuring New Music Friday to Complex's own Best New Music to RapCaviar and much more, these are all the best playlists on Spotify right now.
Kanye West's Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
We’re ranking Kanye West’s discography, including ‘Donda,’ ‘The College Dropout,’ ‘Yeezus,’ and more. Here are his music albums, ranked from worst to best.
The Best Hip-Hop Producer Tags
From "If Young Metro don't trust you, I’m gon’ shoot you” to “Murda on the beat,” these are the best producer tags and beat drops. Which one's your favorite?
Kendrick Lamar’s Best Verses, Ranked
From the third verse on "King Kunta" to his guest verse on "Control," Kendrick Lamar has delivered many standout verses in his career. These are his best.
The Best Albums of 2020 (So Far)
From Lil Baby’s ‘My Turn’ to Lil Uzi Vert’s ‘Eternal Atake,’ these are Complex's picks for the 50 best music albums of 2020 (so far).
Nav Explains His Motivational Tweets
Nav sits for a conversation about his new album 'Good Intentions' and breaks down the meaning behind his most motivational tweets.
DaBaby Switches Up His Flow With Mixed Results on ‘Blame It On Baby’
DaBaby has returned with a new studio album, 'Blame It On Baby.’ Here’s the Complex album review.
Essential Music Startups for Fans (and Artists) in Quarantine
From social radio to streaming co-ops these companies are addressing the flaws and gaps of modern music.
Sheff G Helped Define the Brooklyn Drill Sound—Now He’s Pushing It Forward
Earning the spotlight as a trailblazer of Brooklyn drill, Sheff G is focused on continuing to innovate. He hopes to re-write his own story in the process.
What Is an Industry Plant?
We spoke to eight artists, journalists, and industry insiders about their definitions of an industry plant and the ways in which the terms is misunderstood.
“I’ll Be at Somebody’s Funeral Wearing Cat Ears”: An Interview with Thundercat
'It Is What It Is,' his fourth studio album, is filled with surreal humor and poignant reflections on loss.
The Best Music Podcasts
From ‘Dissect’ to ‘Infamous: The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story,’ here are the best music podcasts on Spotify and Apple.
6 Things We Want to Hear on PARTYNEXTDOOR’s New Album ‘PARTYMOBILE’
PARTYNEXTDOOR’s long-awaited new album, ‘PARTYMOBILE’ is about to arrive. From a Rihanna feature to some reggaeton sounds, here are 6 things we want to hear.
The Rotation: Albums We're Listening to Right Now
Albums still matter. Here's what we're listening to right now, including Jay Electronica, Soccer Mommy, King Krule, and more.