The Making Of Ice Cube's "Today Was A Good Day" (Video)

Complex continue their fantastic "Magnum Opus" series with the making of Ice Cube's classic cut "Today Was A Good Day". The track is probably one of the most well known songs from any catalogue in Hip-Hop, especially when you consider the time it was released and who it was created by. If you asked anyone, particularly a non Hip-Hop fan, to name an Ice Cube song, "Today Was A Good Day" is a strong contender for their answer.

This episode of "Magnum Opus" explores the inspiration for the song and the crossover appeal it garnered, with quotes from Ice Cube himself as well as others.

Watch the episode below followed by the full video beneath.

Devin The Dude on The Mixdown (Video)

Those who know, know. Devin The Dude is that dude. He is one of the most original and entertaining artists in Hip Hop who rarely disappoints. Here, he sits down with Esteban Serrano for Fuse TV and breaks down a few tracks from his new album "One For The Road".

Joey Bada$$ on The Process (Video)

Joey Bada$$ is the latest to make an appearance on Complex TV's "The Process" with Peter Rosenberg.

View the video below.

6th Sense and Tanya Morgan on Rhythm Roulette (Video)

You know the drill. This time with 6th Sense and Tanya Morgan. Check their new album "Rubber Souls" out now.

The Gaslamp Killer on Crate Diggers (Video)

The Gaslamp Killer is the latest to show us around his records and tell a few stories along the way.

The Combat Jack Show: Nas Stories (Video)

A few rappers who have appeared on The Combat Jack Show for Complex TV, share a few of their own personal stories about Nasir Jones. Check out the video below.

ScHoolboy Q on The Process (Video)

TDE's ScHoolboy Q sits down with Peter Rosenberg to let us in on some stories and early days in the game on this episode of "The Process".

Check Complex for past episodes.

Tanya Morgan on The Mixdown (Video)

Take a look at Fuse TV's latest episode of "The Mixdown" hosted by Esteban Serrano. The guests this time are Von Pea and Donwill of Tanya Morgan and they talk about a few tracks from their new album "Rubber Souls" which is available now.

Eminem - MMLP2 (Album Cover + Tracklist)

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Evidence on Crate Diggers

Evidence, one third of LA's Dilated Peoples, sifts through his record collection to show a few gems. He talks about some of the tracks he's produced with various samples and has a great story about a song he produced for Kanye West.

Happy Birthday Nas

Happy Birthday to Nas who hit the big 4-0 today. 

Check a selection of his videos below.

Tupac

Time flies....when you're getting old. The fact that 17 years have passed so quickly is pretty alarming. Nearly two decades. I didn't just wake up today with this realisation. Today actually marks the 17th year since the passing of arguably one of the most recognisable and debated icons. Love him or hate him, he's still talked about to this day. 

Tupac Shakur is here to stay.

Nas: Defining Moments (Video)

Like the genre of music that he made his name with, Nas turns 40 years old this year on Saturday. Only a month younger than Hip-Hop but definitely one of the names synonymous with the culture and also one with a number of standout moments throughout his career. 

Complex TV put together a piece called "Defining Moments" that highlights the milestones he's sure to be remembered for.

Watch part 1 below. Part 2 will play automatically at the end of part 1.

Arsenio Hall Is Back!

After a 19 year absence, Arsenio Hall finally made his return to late night television last night. "The Arsenio Hall Show" is set to be a week nightly programme that will follow the mould of his previous series from 1994 and before.

His first guest was Chris Tucker with musical performances from his old friend Snoop Dogg. Watch a few clips from the show below.

Shotty Horroh - Xombie Xoo (Album)

This week saw the latest project release from Manchester representative Shotty Horroh. By no means a newcomer, Shotty has been putting in work for a minute and has steadily grown a massive following. The various free music he's released, his appearances on BBC 1Xtra and his systematic dismantling of emcees in the international battle scene are just a few of his accomplishments so far.

Support the new project "Xombie Xoo" below and also check his Don't Flop battle with Arsonal which is well on its way to 2 million views.

You can also catch his live show this Saturday in Manchester as part of the line up for Will Not Be Televised's Boom Bap Festival Warm Up alongside High Focus' Dirty Dike, Pete Cannon, Northern Structure, Dubbul O and more. Info here.

Chris Lighty, One Year On

Today marks the passing of one of the Hip-Hop industry's most important and much loved businessmen. Chris Lighty was responsible for brokering deals and managing some of the biggest names to come from the scene and is sorely missed by those he helped. Check out Complex's article, What Chris Lighty Meant To Hip-Hop.

LL Cool J, A Tribe Called Quest, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, and 50 Cent are just a handful of the artists he worked with over the years and below is a tribute these acts performed last year shortly after his passing.  

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15 Years of The Halftime Show (Video)

Since the end of the Stretch & Bobbito Show, there was a huge void in underground Hip Hop until WNYU's Halftime Show was established 1998. DJ Eclipse and DJ Riz celebrate 15 years of the radio show tonight with a live night in New York.

They also released a short retrospective video of the 15 years so far.

  

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson

Today marks the day on which Michael Jackson would have been 55 years old. It can't really be denied how influential and pioneering the man was. His music lives on.

Picking a few of his videos is near impossible.

Aaliyah

Anniversaries, whether for good or bad reasons, are instances when people can reflect or celebrate moments and events in their lives. Unfortunately they can often be a reminder of how fast time goes by.

It's been twelve years today since the passing of Aaliyah and it doesn't feel that long ago. Perhaps it's because her music is still heard today (in one form or another). Remembering someone you didn't know personally can seem a little bizarre but artists and musicians are tied to a lot of memories and they can be held in a higher regard as a result.

Time goes by, but she is timeless.

Black Hippy On The Road (Short Doc)

Jay-Z's web channel, Life+Times, were recently in the company of the whole TDE (Top Dawg Ent.) crew while on tour before their upcoming performance at this years Budweiser Made In America festival. We hear from ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul on the love of their respective parts of L.A., their origins in Hip Hop and the legacy they'll leave in the music industry.

Props to Hip-Hop Kings.