Ross Scarano
Almost Famous: Playboi Carti Talks His Come Up, First Mixtape, and Working With Lil Uzi Vert
The Atlanta rapper bounced around the country in pursuit of success and now, with the help of ASAP Rocky, he’s finally ready for the spotlight.
Ross Scarano
LeBron James Is the World’s Biggest Music Critic
With nearly 30 millions followers, LeBron James is today’s biggest music critic. Who has greater reach? Who gets exclusives like Kendrick's 'Damn'?
Ross Scarano
Kendrick—It's Cool, Man, I've Missed Deadlines Too
Everyone expected Kendrick Lamar to drop a an album on April 7th, and then he didn't. What gives?
Ross Scarano
The Best Mob Movies Since 'The Godfather'
While Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' wears the mob movie crown, these mafia films are vying for its throne. Can any of them live up to the greatest
Khal
7 Songs That Should Have Been Cut From 'More Life'
As a playlist 'More Life' is a success. But here's how it could succeed as a streamlined album.
Ross Scarano
Future’s New Album Is Very Good, Possibly Despicable
The new self-titled project from Future sounds amazing, even as its lyrics dwell on the pettiest of subjects.
Ross Scarano
Interview: Jeremih Clears Up Stunt Double Speculation and Explains the Long Gestation of "I Think of You"
In this exclusive interview with Complex Jeremih addresses his controversial tour with Partynextdoor and the making of his new single, "I Think of You."
Ross Scarano
Here Are Our 2017 Grammy Predictions
This Sunday, Feb. 12, the 59th annual Grammy Awards go down, settling battles between Adele and Beyoncé, Chance and Kanye, and more.
Ross Scarano
Do Not, Under Any Circumstances, Text Your Ex These Bryson Tiller Lyrics
Bryson Tiller's music often involves pleading with an ex, but if you try that IRL it may not go as advertised.
Ross Scarano
This Playlist Will Hopefully Help Get You Through the Next Four Years
The next four years won't be easy. But hopefully these songs—from artists like D'Angelo, Nina Simone, 2Pac, and more—will provide some comfort.
Ross Scarano
Was Nelly a Bigger Star in His Prime Than Drake?
Thank you, Rap Twitter, for providing the world with another unexpectedly divisive argument about two rappers you wouldn’t necessarily think to compare.
Zach Frydenlund
The 50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2017
From Kanye West's sure to be scrutinized 'Turbo Grafx 16' to debut albums from Young M.A and Lil Yachty, these are the most anticipated projects of 2017.
Ross Scarano
The Best Rap Verses of 2016
From Jay Z and Nas to Chance the Rapper and Young Thug, these were the bars that caught everyone's attention this year.
Ross Scarano
Sampha's New Album Will Destroy You
What makes Drake, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, and Solange seek out British singer-songwriter Sampha when they need to get real?
Ross Scarano
The Worst Songs on 2016's Best Albums
They're not necessarily bad songs (though some are) but they're certainly the weakest tracks on otherwise amazing albums.
Alex Gale
The 31 Best Weeknd Songs
From 'House of Balloons' to 'Starboy,' we combed all of the Weeknd's projects to determine his 26 best songs.
Ross Scarano
The 50 Best Songs of 2016
The 50 songs written about here all have at least one fierce champion on our staff; most have more than one. These are the songs we cared about the most.
Frazier Tharpe
The Grammys' Head of Awards Talks Beyoncé vs. Adele, Kanye's AOTY Snub, and Chance
Bill Freimuth, the Grammys' Head of Awards, answers your pressing questions about the 2017 Grammy nominations.
Ross Scarano
The 50 Best Albums of 2016
The Best Albums of 2016 includes projects from Chance the Rapper to Anderson .Paak to Drake to Rihanna to Beyonce to Esperanza Spalding but who's No. 1?
Frazier Tharpe
Childish Gambino's "Awaken, My Love!" Is a Misfire
The album is practically an exercise in camp, and it buckles under the weight of so much confounding artifice.
Ross Scarano
