Grant Rindner
16 New Artists To Look Out For in 2019
It's a wild time for music, and 2019 is guaranteed to bring a gang of breakout stars and future game-changers. Here are some of the acts you should know.
Jacob Moore
How Viral Ukulele Guy Einer Bankz Ended Up on 21 Savage's Album With Travis Scott
You've probably seen Einer Bankz' viral hip-hop ukulele videos. Now, he has a song on 21 Savage's new album with Travis Scott. Here's how it happened.
Grant Rindner
The Best Rap Verses of 2018
Artists like JAY-Z, Cardi B, J. Cole, and Eminem all blessed us with exceptional verses this year. Here are Complex's picks for the best rap verses of 2018.
Angel Diaz
The Best Songs of 2018
We've been spoiled with the amount of new music this year. From Drake's “Nonstop” to Travis Scott's “Sicko Mode,” here are the best songs of 2018.
Shawn Setaro
'Beyoncé' 5 Years Later: How to Keep a Secret for the Queen
Beyoncé surprised everyone with the release of her self-titled album in 2013. It took a whole team of collaborators to keep the secret. Here's how it happened.
Grant Rindner
Juice WRLD is Setting Himself Apart by Embracing Rap's Trends and Traditions
Juice WRLD has topped the charts with melodic songwriting, but his freestyles show another side to the story.
Grant Rindner
The Best Albums of 2018
2018 was a great year for music. From Travis Scott's 'ASTROWORLD' to Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter V,' here are Complex’s 50 best albums of 2018.
Frazier Tharpe
The Making of Lil Peep's Posthumous Album
Lil Peep's family, friends, and creative partners worked tirelessly to execute his posthumous 'Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2' album.
Grant Rindner
10 Things We Learned From Quavo's Debut Solo Album 'Quavo Huncho'
Quavo made his debut as a solo artist with the release of 'Quavo Huncho.' With 19 tracks and 12 features, there's a lot to get through. Here's what we learned
Kiana Fitzgerald
How Atlanta Producer Turbo Shaped Lil Baby and Gunna's 'Drip Harder'
Turbo details the birth of Lil Baby and Gunna's collaborative 'Drip Harder' album and explains how he became the project's executive producer.
Grant Rindner
How Lyrical Lemonade, 88rising, and Adult Swim Are Building Unique Festival Experiences
Inside the three brands' ambitious plans to bring their digital experiences to the real world.
Grant Rindner
DaniLeigh Wants to Get You Out of Your Feelings and Onto the Dance Floor
Rising singer/rapper DaniLeigh is backing up Drake-approved viral fame with quality music.
Grant Rindner
Meet Sports, the Indie Band Representing For Oklahoma and Wizardry
Oklahoma trio Sports is creating some magic on their upcoming album 'Everyone's Invited.'
Grant Rindner
L.A.'s Trip Carter Raps and Sings Both Perspectives of a Couple's Confrontation on "True"
You can't trust the camera in the visuals for Trip Carter's track.
Grant Rindner
03 Greedo's Team Curates Greatest Hits Playlist
We spoke to several of 03 Greedo's collaborators about the legacy of a true living legend.
Grant Rindner
'Still Storch' Director on Capturing the Rise, Fall, and Return of A Hip-Hop Superproducer
Scott Storch was behind some of rap's biggest hits before he lost it all.
Grant Rindner
MadeinTYO is Always One Step Ahead
MadeinTYO listens to everything, and he's always aware of the next wave coming. With a new album on the way, we talked to him about his role as a tastemaker, connector, and true fan of music.
Grant Rindner
MorMor on How Lou Reed, Alfred Hitchcock, and Working Retail Inspired His Stirring Debut EP
The rising Toronto singer-songwriter offers a track-by-track breakdown of 'Heaven's Only Wishful.'
Grant Rindner
11 Rising Rappers Who Showcase New York City's Diverse Sound
New York hip-hop is more diverse than ever, and here are some up-and-coming rappers who prove it.
Melanie Dorfman
Pigeons & Planes' Best New Artists of 2018 (So Far)
These artists made some of the best, most progressive music we've heard in 2018.
Jacob Moore
