Offset has revealed reuniting with his Migos bandmate Quavo for the BET Awards last month “cleared his soul”. In late June, the two surviving Migos members reunited for a surprise performance of the band’s hit […]
Singer Kesha is finding peace following the release of her fifth album Gag Order. The 36-year-old singer is “happier than ever” preparing for her upcoming domestic tour, which kicks off in October. Although the tour is still […]
At first, Brit school alumna Olivia Dean’s debut album Messy feels worryingly like another addition to the catalogue marked “stage school to neo-soul crooner”. There are horns, shuffling 60s rhythms and artificial vinyl crackling, just […]
Dr. Dre is set to be bestowed with the first-ever Hip-Hop Icon Award at the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards’ Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop. The 58-year-old music and tech mogul will be […]
When Bettye LaVette growls “same old words, same old song” midway through the latest album of her six-decade career, don’t mistake it for complacency. Much of the magic of LaVette! lies in the 77-year-old soul […]
Almost everyone knows the 1967 Spider-Man cartoon for two reasons: the “Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can!” theme song and the “Spider-Man pointing” meme, an all-purpose image from the 19th episode that’s been used […]
Reuben Wilson’s Hammond B-3 grooves for Blue Note Records found a second life in samples, particular on Nas’ “Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park).” Francis Wolff/© Blue Note Records hide caption toggle caption Francis Wolff/© […]
What’s next for Gia? Right now, she’s channelling her efforts into expanding her music catalogue and releasing her debut EP. Complex AU sat down with Gia to chat how she found her love for music, creating […]
Philly hardcore act Soul Glo have announced a Summer 2023 tour with support from MSPAINT. The trek kicks off July 13th in Troy, New York, and runs through July 27th in Huntington, West Virginia. The […]
The legendary Newport Jazz Festival has announced a new string of artists who will join in its return to Fort Adams State Park in Newport, R.I., for its 69th annual event on Aug. 4 through […]
In 2017, four Black artists bought Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, N.C., to save it from demolition. Artists inspired by Simone’s music raised close to $6 million to make it into a cultural center. Share […]
Chaka Khan. Photo Credit: Timothy Fielding Global music star Chaka Khan chatted about her forthcoming induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and her illustrious career in the music industry. Former First […]
Ooo this looks delicious Source: Hulu/Onyx Collective Searching For Soul Food follows celebrity chef Alisa Reynolds as she explores the wonders of soul food across the world. As she travels the globe to delight in […]
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are heading out on a 2023 run of their “NY State of Mind Tour.” Update: De La Soul will open on the North American leg beginning in September. Named after Nas’ classic Illmatic track, […]
It wasn’t supposed to happen like this. De La Soul’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall show was conceived to celebrate their beloved albums finally reaching streaming services after years in limbo. But in February, weeks before […]
Soul Food Music Collective is a Los Angeles and Internet-based music community that first arrived on the scene in 2017. Originally established at the University of California Riverside, Soul Food strives to be a diverse […]
In a bittersweet moment, De La Soul stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, March 16th, to perform “Stakes Is High” from their classic 1996 album of the same name. They were backed […]
Photo Credit: Reservoir Music The music of hip-hop trio De La Soul is now available for streaming across all platforms. The release stems from Reservoir’s 2021 acquisition of the hip-hop label, Tommy Boy Music. After […]
It was a trippy trip back to the Daisy Age when De La Soul celebrated the long-awaited streaming release of its catalog — and the life of recently deceased member Trugoy the Dove — at […]
Photo Credit: Crewest Studio Some artists are chameleons, constantly evolving to meet the demands of a changing creative landscape. Today’s guest, Sy Smith, meets that definition, and then some. Sometimes called “the hardest working woman […]