Showing posts with label Features. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Features. Show all posts

Thursday 24 April 2014

RATKING on The Neigborhood (Video)

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RATKING take us on a walk where they grew up around Harlem in the latest episode of Complex's "The Neigborhood". They also talk a little about their working process.

Tuesday 15 April 2014

Pharoahe Monch on The Mixdown (Video)

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The incredible Pharoahe Monch recently sat down with Fuse TV's Esteban Serrano to break down the origins of his newest album "P.T.S.D" and what the meaning behind the title is on the latest episode of "The Mixdown".


Thursday 27 March 2014

Black Milk on Rhythm Roulette (Video)

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Black Milk is the latest to step up for Mass Appeal's "Rhythm Roulette".

Tuesday 25 March 2014

Above The Rim 20 Year Anniversary

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20 years ago, this past Sunday (23rd), one of my favourite movies was released. If you were heavily in to basketball and listened to Hip-Hop in 1994, I daresay you watched "Above The Rim" too.

It also had a brilliant soundtrack that was very West Coast inspired despite the film being set in New York. Executive produced by Dr. Dre, the album had a slew of breakout hits including the obvious "Regulate" by Warren G. & Nate Dogg. The Lady Of Rage (album version is better), O.F.T.B., 2nd II None, SWV and Tupac's crew Thuglife and more all had accompanying videos for their singles and I've included them below.

The movie and soundtrack always bring back great memories and, in fact, I think I'll watch it again today.









Sunday 23 March 2014

Domino (Hieroglyphics) on Crate Diggers (Video)

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In the second "Crate Diggers" post of the day, producer Domino of the Hieroglyphics collective shares a few memories and records from over the years. He also speaks on the legacy he thinks he'll leave behind, largely due to the standout record he was a part of with Souls Of Mischief's "'93 'Til Infinity".

DJ Q-Bert on Crate Diggers (Video)

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One of the illest turntablists on the planet, DJ Q-Bert, talks to Fuse TV about his record collection on this edition of "Crate Diggers".

Thursday 20 March 2014

Nipsey Hussle on The Neighborhood (Video)

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Nipsey Hussle takes us on a tour of his old stomping ground in Crenshaw on Complex TV's latest episode of "The Neighborhood". Visiting his flagship store Slauson Ave and the liquor store where Boyz N The hood was filmed are a couple of the spots he hits up.

Nipsey Hussle's current project "Crenshaw" is out now.

Sunday 9 March 2014

B.I.G.

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17 years have passed since losing The Notorious B.I.G. His name still rings to this day so it's apparent that he will never be forgotten.

Check his last freestyle session on The Sway & Tech Show below along with a collection of videos and tributes.




Sunday 2 March 2014

Allen Iverson's Number Retirement Ceremony (Video)

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Last night "The Answer" Allen Iverson finally had his jersey number retired and raised to the rafters by the Philadelphia 76ers. He's in good company with the likes of Julius Erving, Charles Barkley, Maurice Cheeks and Moses Malone with their numbers beside him.

Watch a short video from last night's ceremony in Philly.

Monday 17 February 2014

Saturday 15 February 2014

Big L 15 Years

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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the passing of Harlem's finest, Big L. Throw ya L's up one time.


Friday 14 February 2014

Quickstrike Valentine's Day Edition featuring Alicia Keys (Video)

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Complex TV's Quickstrike host a special Valentine's day edition of the show just in time for the NBA AllStar Weekend. New sneakers that are dropping are discussed (including the Jordan VI Infrareds), what NBA players will be rocking this weekend and they invite special guest Alicia Keys to talk about her current women's collection for Reebok. Packed show. Get on it.




De La Soul To Make Their Entire Discography Free...For 25 Hours

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De La Soul are set to make a lot of people very happy this Valentine's Day. As the trio prepare to celebrate 25 years since their debut album "3 Feet High & Rising", they will be making the whole De La Soul discography available for free through their official site.

The anticipated new album (the first since 2004's "The Grind Date") "Your Welcome" is said to be just around the corner, so that's definitely something to look forward to. You never know, they might do a Beyonce and drop it today unannounced! Here's hoping!

Check back on the official site from 4pm in the UK and 11am in The States. You only have 25 hours, so don't let this pass you by.



Tuesday 11 February 2014

Sean C & LV Making Loud Dreams

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Producer duo Sean C & LV are gearing up to drop their album "Loud Dreams Vol.1" in March, presented by Play Cloths. The album boasts a stellar line up including Busta Rhymes, Big K.R.I.T., Dom Kennedy, Jadakiss and Prodigy to name a handful of the artists.

Take a behind the scenes look in the video from Creative Control with the track list and collaborators below.






"Tomorrow May Never Come" feat. Styles P, A$AP 12vy and CharlieRED
"Better Get My Money Up" feat. Tree, Bun B, 100s and J Ivy
"Look At Us" feat. Smoke Dza, Big K.R.I.T and Dom Kennedy
"Burn It Down" feat. Asher Roth, Devin the Dude, Smoke Dza and Hypnotic Brass
"Live For Today" feat. Fabolous, JadaKiss, Bun B, Rob Zoe and Anthony King
"Pandemonium" feat. Al Doe
"Light Fantastic" feat. J. Ivy and Keon Bryce
"Where's Your Leader?" feat. Prodigy, Remy Banks, CharlieRED and Bun B
"Hand In My Pocket" feat. Pusha T and A$AP Ferg
"BreakFruit" feat Raekwon
"Busstop" feat Busta Rhymes

Friday 7 February 2014

Children Of Zeus (Tyler Daley and Konny Kon)

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This is something that people in Manchester have been waiting on for a long time. Further afield than Manchester even. With word of an upcoming album and live performances here and there, Tyler Daley and Konny Kon have finally confirmed that new music is on the way.

"The name of the project is Children Of Zeus which consists of two of Manchester's most respected artists; Konny Kon (Broke'n'£nglish)& Tyler Daley handling all production. Both coming from a Hip-Hop background but combined with Tyler's soulful vocals, Children Of Zeus came to restore a feeling missing from music when the focus seems more to be satisfying the clubs and radio."

Below are three tracks (old and new) as a preview of things to come. Keep an eye out for more new music soon.








Happy Birthday J Dilla


Happy Birthday to one of the illest. 8 years have passed by so quickly and he's sorely missed yet Jay Dee is talked about like he's still with us. Today would've been his 40th birthday.

Hug your loved ones, people.

Thursday 6 February 2014

Combat Jack Holds TED Talk: Living Inside and Outside The Hip-Hop Revolution (Video)

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Host and founder of The Combat Jack Show, Reggie Ossé, held his first TED talk in Brroklyn, New York at the tail end of January. His subject was the apparent lack of inclusion in a culture he was/is a part of. This explains it better:

TEDxTalks:

"Reggie Ossé has been on the front lines of Hip Hop culture since it began. Growing up in NYC, eventually becoming an attorney for up-and-coming Rap stars (Jay-Z and Damon Dash to name a few), and now as the host of The Combat Jack Show podcast, Ossé didn't just witness Hip Hop's ascendency to popular culture, he also helped create it. But as the culture he knows and loves became assimilated into the mainstream, he could not help but feel pushed to the outside... influencing but not participating in an America in which he is an icon."

As a long time fan and listener of Combat's podcast, it's great hearing his perspective on this. I could easily have listened to another 30 minutes as it's such an interesting subject. Hopefully this is the first of many more talks from him. If you get a chance, please check out The Combat Jack Show.



Monday 3 February 2014

How Nas Has Changed Hip-Hop (Video)

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VIBE recently honored Nas at their second Impact Awards and talked to his peers, friends and acquaintances on how he has changed and helped shape Hip-Hop.

His opus "Illmatic" will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year and Nasir Jones shows no signs of slowing down. The video below is just a reminder of how great he really is.

Sunday 2 February 2014

Jordan Brand's Flight 23 Store Opening (Video)

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Saturday the 1st of February saw the opening of the first all Jordan brand store open on NYC's 42nd Street. With appearances from DJ Envy, Spike Lee, Footaction CEO Jake Jacobs and even casual shopper 50 Cent, Complex was there for a first look. They chat to sneaker fanatics who'd been waiting in line for days and also have a look inside the store itself.

Take a look at the video below and also a few photos.






Thursday 30 January 2014

Mr. Green on Rhythm Roulette (Video)

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New Jersey producer Mr. Green takes a shot at creating a nice beat from three random records on Mass Appeal's latest episode of "Rhythm Roulette".