The Complex 7 The Complex 7: U-God & Grand Puba

According to Grand Puba and U-God, creating music doesn’t just pay the bills—it reaffirms their existence as individuals. So when NYC-based promotion company Frank151 offered to sign the two rap vets as the first acts for its new label, Frank Radio, the answer was never in doubt.

The results are solid solo albums from both artists, released this Tuesday (June 23). While Puba showcases his trademark flows over nostalgic boom-bap production on RetroActive, U-God finally flexes his golden arms with the help of fellow Clansmen and artists like Jim Jones and Sheek Louch on Dopium. During an exclusive listening session last week at Frank’s Chop Shop in Chinatown, we surprised Puba and U-God with our candid Complex 7. Read on to find out U-God’s trip to the insane asylum, Grand Puba’s fashion regrets, and to sample tracks from their respective albums…