Grant Rindner
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Kendrick Lamar’s Best Verses, Ranked
From the third verse on "King Kunta" to his guest verse on "Control," Kendrick Lamar has delivered many standout verses in his career. These are his best. → Read More
The Best Spotify Playlists Right Now
From 'New Music Friday' to Complex's own 'Best New Music,' these are the best playlists on Spotify right now. → Read More
Essential Music Startups for Fans (And Artists) in Quarantine
From social radio to streaming co-ops these companies are addressing the flaws and gaps of modern music. → Read More
What Is an Industry Plant?
We spoke to eight artists, journalists, and industry insiders about their definitions of an industry plant and the ways in which the terms is misunderstood. → Read More
The Rotation: Albums We're Listening to Right Now
Albums still matter. Here's what we're listening to right now, including Jay Electronica, Soccer Mommy, King Krule, and more. → Read More
Best New Artists of the Month (February)
Some of our favorite rising acts in music, featuring Jenevieve, BBY KODIE, Kris Yute, María Isabel, ShooterGang Kony, and more. → Read More
The Best Hip-Hop Love Songs
From LL Cool J's "I Need Love" to Kendrick Lamar’s “Love,” check out the best hip-hop and rap love songs. → Read More
The 20 Best Rappers in Their 20s
From DaBaby to Young Thug to Megan Thee Stallion to Travis Scott, here are the best young rappers in their 20s right now. → Read More
20 Years Ago, Lil Wayne Flashed Brilliance on Debut Solo Album ‘Tha Block Is Hot’
Released 20 years ago today, Lil Wayne's debut solo album 'Tha Block Is Hot' showcases many of the traits that eventually made him a superstar. → Read More
Best New Artists of the Month (August)
This month's round-up of Best New Artists is an indication of how wide open things are right now in a lawless, exciting new era of music. → Read More
Surviving the City: 7 Artists on Navigating Life and Making Music in New York
See the NYC music experience through the eyes of the rappers, singers, and producers living it. → Read More
Best New Artists of the Month (July)
A new batch of rising artists bound for big things. This month features KennyHoopla, Hope Tala, ICECOLDBISHOP, Velvet Negroni, 100 gecs, and more. → Read More
Best New Artists of the Month (June)
These rising talents are all taking different approaches to music, and special things are happening. Get familiar with our best new artists of June, 2019. → Read More
16 New Artists To Look Out For in 2019
It's a wild time for music, and 2019 is guaranteed to bring a gang of breakout stars and future game-changers. Here are some of the acts you should know. → Read More
How Lyrical Lemonade, 88rising, and Adult Swim Are Building Unique Festival Experiences
Inside the three brands' ambitious plans to bring their digital experiences to the real world. → Read More
Kanye Goes West: Wyoming's Office of Tourism on the State's Biggest New Fan
We know Kanye West loves Wyoming, but we wanted to hear the other perspective. → Read More
10 Videos Every MF DOOM Fan Should Watch
One of the best rappers of all-time has a slew of videos that every fan needs to check out. → Read More
Jacksonville's Yuno is Channeling Emo Influences Into Indie Pop Gems
Meet an artist with complete control over his creative process. → Read More
A Breakdown of A$AP Rocky's Most Surprising Samples
With a new album on the horizon, we remember how Rocky can rap over anything. → Read More
The Inevitability of Killy
How Toronto's rising star plans to live forever. → Read More