Can’t wait to dive into this. 1996 was a crazy year for hip-hop! Props to Complex for celebrating it with this boatload of content…
Work
Music, VideosMy kids are literally obsessed with this Rihanna and Drake song. They request for it to be played on repeat in the car, nonstop. Which is fine by me—who you think put them on to it the day it came out anyway?
Check the video above. It’s actually two videos, pick your favorite. I like them both.
Easy.
Panda
Interviews, Music, My DudesMy boy Chopz that I used to work closely with at Complex interviewed arguably the hottest new hip-hop artist in the game right now—Brooklyn rapper Desiigner—who is the man behind the hit song everyone is talking about, “Panda.” Why? Well, not only is it a banger on its own worthy of praise, but it’s also prominently sampled on the new Kanye West album The Life of Pablo (he just signed to G.O.O.D. Music). Crank the track above, and read the interview below.
Desiigner Talks About the Success of “Panda” and Comparisons to Future
Pee x RTNC
Music, My DudesNew Prodigy, produced by my homie El RTNC. Love hearing these two connect, shit is fresh.
Duck, That’s Delicious
VideosConsider this an appetizer for the upcoming premiere of Fuck, That’s Delicious on Viceland.
The Year I Faced The Reality of My Rap Career
Published Material, Stan Ipcus
I’m overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback I’ve been getting from this article. Had no idea this story would connect with and inspire so many people. Thanks to everyone for the love…
The Year I Faced the Reality of My Rap Career | Pigeons & Planes
Viceland Bronson
Articles, Music
38 Snub-Nose
MusicThis dude Milano Constantine is quietly still one of the illest MCs out. Listen to him rock this Adrian Younge beat, and then stay tuned for his new project with DJ Skizz and Marco Polo coming soon. I’m assuming it’s gonna be more of this, which means we’re in for a fucking treat.
Roses are Red.. So Is Blood
MusicMy dude The Purist told me about this project he was working on with Westside Gunn a while back, and here it is in all its glory. There’s even a Roc Marciano feature! Plus appearances by his brother Conway and more. Stream the whole EP above, and head over here to stream/download the individual tracks.
Related: Loop Library with The Purist
Curse of Mayweather
MusicA much-needed reminder that Jay Electronica exists. And to make things more interesting, he’s going at 50 Cent’s neck on here, and even takes a shot at Kendrick Lamar.
Side note: I love hearing the word “plethora” in a rap song.
Westcheddar 