Brenton Blanchet

Joined February 2021 | 2030 posts

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The four iconic musicians explain how their unusual hobbies and interests outside music give them a sense of escape, and a greater sense of self.

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Everything Takes Time: T-Pain, Big Boi, Kelis, and Lil Jon on the Art of Side Quests

23 of the best new and rising artists to look out for this year, featuring Eem Triplin, Ethel Cain, Hemlocke Springs, TiaCorine, Destroy Lonely, and more.

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23 Rising Artists to Watch in 2023

Here are Complex's picks for the 50 best songs of 2022, from Vince Staples & Mustard's "Magic" to Central Cee's "Doja" and SZA's "Low," plus more.

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The Best Songs of 2022

These are Complex's top 50 albums of the year, from Drake and 21 Savage's 'Her Loss,' to Sudan Archives' 'Natural Brown Prom Queen,' Bad Bunny, and more.

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The Best Albums of 2022

In conversation with Complex, an R&B great reflects on the anniversary of his breakthrough LP, lessons learned from Janet Jackson, and more.

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Usher on 25 Years of 'My Way,' R&B’s Impact, and Leaving a Legacy

Druski's Coulda Been Records started as a joke. Now, the hilarious IG Live series is actually launching careers, and he's ready to take it to the next level.

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Druski Is Serious About Coulda Been Records. Sort Of.

Celebrating his new single with Travis Scott and Lil Baby, Nav contemplates his top five rappers, memeable resemblance to Drake, and a new album coming soon.

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Nav, Before the Storm

Six artists detail what Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' means to them and share a message with its creator in honor of the album's 10th anniversary.

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The Lasting Impact of Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange'

Grammy-winning producer Om’Mas Keith opens up about his favorite memories of working on Frank Ocean’s 'Channel Orange' and contemplates its legacy.

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10 Years After Frank Ocean’s ‘Channel Orange,’ Producer Om’Mas Keith Reflects

Producer Dot Da Genius opens up about new solo single “Talk About Me” featuring JID, Denzel Curry, and Cudi, and breaks down plans for his own debut album.

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Dot Da Genius Is Stepping into the Spotlight

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