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What with his trademark beard, it’s tempting to spend an entire conversation with Freeway pestering him for the lowdown on his grooming habits—been there, done that. Luckily, the prolific Philly rapper has a lot of other things to talk about. Having dropped 32 tracks last year as part of his “Month of Madness,” Free is back (like he left something) with a brand-new mixtape, The Beat Made Me Do It. The new tape is a prelude to Freeway’s upcoming album, The Stimulus Package, which is due on February 16, 2010.
No Sigel-style Jigga beef or fraudulent Roc signs here, people: Freeway’s strictly ’bout his business. We sat down with him to hear all about Jamaican shirts, Disney World, and his religious faith in another edition of The Complex 7. Read on for the interview and a download link for his smokin’ new tape. EARLY!
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Sometimes music comebacks can be doomed by irrelevance (word to the homie Ma$e). Luckily, LeToya Luckett doesn’t have that problem. The lovely LeToya has had a spot in our hearts since she was with Destiny’s Child, so we were happy to see her pop up on 106 & Park last night with her new video “Regret,” featuring Ludacris. We figured it was high time to catch up with the confident singer/actress.
Yep, actress. Oh you ain’t know? Between working on music and promoting her album Lady Love, LeToya is set to appear in two films next year—Preacher’s Kid and Killers—as well as the play Rumors. Sure, she’s busy, but who’s too busy to undergo The Complex 7? Peep LeToya’s answers on “roach killers,” Marvin Gaye, and whose poster she used to kiss every night. Watch the “Regret” video and read the interview below…
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Photo by Adam Moran
Shaun White is both a professional skater and snowboarder, so it’s not surprising he wants to be pro-everything else, too. His clothing collection for Target is already available, and his second video game, Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage (Ubisoft-Nintendo Wii), just dropped yesterday. Pretty impressive for a 23-year-old, but we knew that dude was an overachiever the first time we saw him land a 1260.
The Olympic gold medalist stopped by the ‘Plex to answer our notorious Complex 7 questionnaire and talk about his favorite features in the new game. Read on to see what he thinks about girls who snowboard, and what he’s embarrassed (or not embarrassed) to wear out in public…
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Courtesy: Starz
What do Grey’s Anatomy, Lincoln Heights, and Yes, Dear all have in common—we mean, besides being shows we’ve never watched by choice. Jocko Sims, that’s what. Though the up-and-coming actor’s resumé is in its early stages, his role as chauffeur Anthony Adams on the Starz series Crash is finally starting to earn him some much-deserved shine.
With the recent release of his song “Head Up” on iTunes and the approaching finale of Crash (Fridays, 10 p.m.), we decided it was time to sit down with Jocko and ask him some of our favorite questions. His name may evoke images of athletic supporters (pause) and creepy computer characters, but give the man a chance—he’s got a lot to say. Read on for Jocko’s take on Latin women, cowboy outfits, and good girlfriends…
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According to an entry in Jemina Pearl’s blog “Puke Till You Punk“, the 22-year old post-punk singer’s life long dream has already been realized: She’s got to work with Iggy Pop, the lead singer of The Stooges (the band she admittedly is obsessed with), on “I Hate People”, the lead single off her new album Break it Up. Truthfully, it’s not just the music that makers her interesting, as it turns out, Jemina loves to play Super Nintedo, is a vintage horror flick aficionado and a huge fan of different fast food chains. Video games, scary movies, fast food… Doesn’t it almost sound like a typcial day in Complex’s blogosphere?
On that note, we had Pearl come through our offices for a meet and great, and we must say she’s even cooler in person. Tonight, Pearl is performing at Bowery Ballroom, and at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on November 25th. We’ve heard her live shows are awesome, but if you plan on going, make sure you don’t act up, because she’ll beat the shit out of you. No, really.
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She may play an semi-uptight rich girl on Mad Men, but don’t get it twisted—Alison Brie is down to earth and willing to share all her dirty secrets. Her role on the show—playing wifey to professional cockboy Pete Campbell—leaves us wishing we could see more of her face on the screen, and not just consoling Pete after JFK’s assassination, like last night’s episode.
Luckily for us, Alison’s been getting serious face time on NBC’s only saving grace new hit, Community. And if you’re one of those “I don’t own a TV” people, you can still get familiar—Alison will also soon appear in the indie film Montana Amazon opposite Haley Joel Osment (which we’d be happy to buy you a ticket for if it means you’ll stop the pretentious yammering about your TVlessness). With all that, you’d expect the girl to have at least some dark circles under her eyes, but Alison is as energized and open as can be. Click on for more pics and Brie’s thoughts on suede loafers, arrogant men, and her many male (and female) crushes…
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Nate Rob reps Complex front to front.
Let’s be honest, New York Knicks fans haven’t had much to cheer about this decade. Even the masochists among them must have been overwhelmed by Stephon Marbury, the sex scandals, and seven consecutive losing seasons. Fortunately the Knicks do have a bright spot: 5’9” point guard Nate “Krypto-Nate” Robinson.
Tomorrow, on Halloween, the Knicks host their home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Garden fans will hope that the energetic Nate Rob, who won dunk contest titles in 2006 and 2009 with his 44-inch vertical leap, will treat them to some hustle and an ill jam. Complex caught up with the Seattle native and avid gamer at an NBA 2K10 party to get his answers to “the Complex 7.” Read on to see if his answers were slam dunks.
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With the official tip off of the 2009 NBA season tonight, we’ve got a sleeper pick for a team to watch for: the Washington Wizards. Ok, stop laughing, we’re serious. With Gilbert Arenas back for a full season, and new coach Flip Saunders taking the reins, we’re looking for the Wiz to make a run at the Cavs, Magic, and Celtics in the Eastern Conference. Remember, you heard it here first.
The secret ingredient for our sleeper pick though is forward Caron “Tough Juice” Butler. With a personal commitment to defense, the 29-year-old UConn product is hoping to be the glue that keeps the Wizards together. The two-time NBA All-Star took some time out to answer the Complex 7 and discussed getting Jordans weeks ahead of the release date, bumpin’ that new Taylor Swift track, and the keys to Wizards’ success this season.
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Sometimes dreams come true. It’s no secret that Complex loves Blaxploitation films, so in honor of the film Black Dynamite, opening today, we wanted to do something special. So through the power of connections, payoffs, and favors we’re not necessarily proud of, we finally got our dream interview with the one and only Salli Richardson. We been crushin’ on you since Posse, ma!
Salli’s not old enough to make our blaxploitation hotties list, but she still merits an honorable mention (if not a Wifey Hall of Fame!). Like her Black Dynamite character Gloria, Salli is straight-up honest and doesn’t beat around the bush (no pause). Peep after the jump to see more pics of this stunner and find out why Salli still loves Kanye, what she uses to cure hangovers, and her adolescent plans to marry Prince…
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With G.O.O.D Music artists like Kid Cudi, Consequence, Mr. Hudson, GLC, and Bentley already on his roster, it’s safe to say that Kanye knows how to pick ‘em. And that bodes well for G.O.O.D./Cartel Records rapper Really Doe, a longtime associate of Mr. West and the subject of our latest Complex 7 questionnaire.
We haven’t heard much from Doe since his awesome verse on “We Major,” but he’s been working hard promoting his debut album, First Impressions. Thankfully, he’s not working too hard—as you’ll soon find out, he still has time to play high-stakes Madden with GLC and pour champagne on women with Swizzy. We sat down with the affable Chi-town MC to talk about voicemail breakups, free liquor, and when Cudi and GLC clowned his shoes. Read on for the interview and to peep the video for his song, “Mesmerized”…
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