Sky high. Photos: Kenya Frank Brent Faiyaz has garnered much success over the past few years. And with his critically-acclaimed Wasteland still receiving its praises, the D.M.V. hitmaker discusses the new album, going independent, the state of R&B, working with The-Dream and Baby Keem, and much more. The post Rap Radar Podcast: Brent Faiyaz first … Read moreRap Radar Podcast: Brent Faiyaz
What a time. Head of Urban Music at Spotify, Carl Chery, joins B. Dot to debate the best blog era mixtape of all time—Drake’s “So Far Gone”, J. Cole’s “Friday Night Lights, Wiz’s “Kush & Orange Juice”, and more—ultimately crowning a winner. Carl also addresses recent “blackballing” claims made by rappers like DaBaby. Best Blog … Read moreComplex Brackets: What Is The Best Blog Era Mixtape?
Big business. Kenya Barris is a business, man. With a string of television and movies in production, the Black-ish creator recently partnered with KiD CuDi to release the animated love tale, Entergalatic. Here, Kenya talks about his latest endeavor, working with rappers, new projects and more! The post Rap Radar Podcast: Kenya Barris first … Read moreRap Radar Podcast: Kenya Barris
The return of Joe Budden. Joe Budden pops back into his old stomping ground to debate B. Dot on who the best rapper alive is—Drake, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and more—see who takes the crown! Joe also critiques B’s Top 10 Rappers of All Time list, stopping to question Biggie, Kanye, and Eminem’s place … Read moreComplex Brackets: Joe Budden Returns To Crown Best Rapper Alive
What’s better than one guest? Two. Photos: GotShotByHer The Alchemist & Roc Marciano make a perfect combination. And after much anticipation, the duo have released, The Elephant Man’s Bones. Here, the tandem speak on their new project, production, Kendrick Lamar, Stove God Cooks, and more. The post Rap Radar Podcast: The Alchemist & Roc Marciano … Read moreRap Radar Podcast: The Alchemist & Roc Marciano
Kent did! Clark Kent & B. Dot agree to disagree on Hov’s feature catalog, breaking down his “God Did” verse for Khaled and whether or not it tops his guest verses for Drake, Kanye, and more. In the end they crown a winner. Clark even ranks all of Jay’s collabs with Biggie. Best Jay-Z Guest … Read moreComplex Brackets: DJ Clark Kent Crowns Best JAY-Z Guest Verse
Joey is back. Photos: Ismail Sayeed Joey Badass is stuck in the past—but for good reason. 10 years after releasing his debut mixtape, 1999 the Brooklyn rapper pushed time forward with latest project, 2000. Ahead of the season premiere of his hit drama Raising Kanan, Joey talked about his newest project, family, acting, competition and … Read moreRap Radar Podcast: Joey Bada$$
Trippie goes looney. Trippie Redd reveals his plan to develop his own Anime series, all while breaking down some of the genre’s most celebrated shows—Deadman Wonderland, Berserk, Dragon Ball Z, and Yu-Gi-Oh!—eventually crowning a winner. He even calls for The Boondocks to come back on air! Best Anime Show Bracket : https://cmplx.it/17dz9 The post Complex … Read moreComplex Brackets: Trippie Redd Crowns The Best Anime Show Ever
It’s in The Game. Photos: Kenya Frank The Game is at war with himself. And after years of internal affairs, the Compton rapper is bearing his wounds on his latest album, Drillmatic Heart vs Mind. In conversation with B.Dot and Elliott, Game speaks on contradictions, Eminem, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and former XXL covers. The post … Read moreRap Radar Podcast: The Game
It’s Shmurda Bobby Shmurda reveals if he could beat Chris Brown and Usher in a dance-off, all while swerving his way through a bracket of hip-hop’s favorite dances—including the Dougie, the Chickenhead, and the Woo Walk—before eventually crowning a winner. He even teaches host B. Dot his new dance! The post Complex Brackets: Bobby Shmurda … Read moreComplex Brackets: Bobby Shmurda Picks Best Hip-Hop Dance