Complex UK’s Best Songs Of 2018
What a year!
2018: Complex UK’s Highlights From The World Of Music Journalism
From titles including TRENCH, CRACK, Pitchfork, The FADER and more.
Premiere: Joe Buhdha Unites Terri Walker And Rodney P For Reggae-Licked Jam “Breakout”
A bop.
Premiere: Grime Champion Jammz Liberates Visuals For ‘Warrior 2’ Highlight “Lemonade Man”
His new project is out right now.
Headie One, Man Of Few Words, Lets His Bars Do All The Talking
The 24-year-old rapper has overcome many obstacles in his life, but now stands to become one of the scene’s leading figures. Headie is the One.
Premiere: Afroswing Pioneer Naira Marley Is On A Getaway Mission In New “JAPA” Video
Directed by Visionnaire Pictures.
Premiere: Dizzee Rascal And Skepta’s Video For “Money Right” Is An Epic Crime Drama
'Power' ain't got nothing on them.
Children Of Zeus Quietly Released One Of 2018’s Finest Albums
The Manchester duo give us a track-by-track breakdown of 'Travel Light', one of the year's finest outings.
Premiere: Skengdo x AM Connect With Chief Keef In The Name Of Drill On “Pitbulls”
The transatlantic drill banger you never knew you needed.
Premiere: Pop-R&B Crooner Raleigh Ritchie Returns With Self-Directed Video For “Time In A Tree”
Take this one in...
Review: D Double E, Tempo Specialist, Shows Up For Grime On ‘Jackum!’
On new album 'Jackuum!', D Double E proves time and again why he's one of grime's top tempo specialists, and why he's your favourite MC's favourite MC.
Premiere: P Money And Little Dee Talk Grime In 2018, Share Footsie-Assisted Cut “Paranoia”
Their new project, 'Back 2 Back', drops July 27.
Premiere: Grime’s Snowy Is “Back From The Dead” In New Video
The Nottingham mic rider returns...
The Importance Of Music Mentorship With Sian Anderson
As Nando’s heads into the fourth season of its mentoring programme, Nando’s Music Exchange, we catch up with BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Sian Anderson to discuss the importance of mentorship in music.
Premiere: Manchester Soul-Rap Duo Children Of Zeus Share New Single “All On You”
Taken from their forthcoming debut album, 'Travel Light'.
Premiere: Kick Back To The Jazz-Licked Sounds Of Louis VI And Nubya Garcia’s “Confidence”
Vibes for days...
Premiere: Conducta Ramps Up The Feel-Good Vibes Of MoStack’s “What I Wanna” With UKG
Sun out. Rooftop down. Full blast!
No, Grime Isn’t Dead—But It Definitely Needs A Shake-Up
What does the future hold for grime music and its scene? Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson tries to figure some things out.
Premiere: “TDF” Is A Stark Reminder Of Merky Ace’s Grime Greatness
Watch the video inside.
Premiere: Harlem Spartans Rapper Loski Is A “Cool Kid” (But You Already Knew That)
Watch the Kaylum Dennis-directed video inside.