Sumiko Wilson

Sumiko Wilson

Joined June 2020 | 35 posts

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As Complex turns 20, here are 20 Canadians who will mould the things we'll be watching, listening to, wearing, and conversing about over the next two decades.

As Complex turns 20, here are 20 Canadians who will mould the things we'll be watching, listening to, wearing, and conversing about over the next two decades.

BY SUMIKO WILSON

20 Canadians Who Will Shape the Next 20 Years of the Culture

From Drake to Kardinal Offishall to Michie Mee, here's the definitive ranking of Canada’s finest hip-hop bangers, old and new. Because someone had to do it.

From Drake to Kardinal Offishall to Michie Mee, here's the definitive ranking of Canada’s finest hip-hop bangers, old and new. Because someone had to do it.

BY SUMIKO WILSON

The 20 Best Canadian Rap Songs of All Time

Kehlani chatted with Complex Canada about her new album 'Blue Water Road', working with Canadians Kid. Studio, and her love of 'Grey's Anatomy.'

Kehlani chatted with Complex Canada about her new album 'Blue Water Road', working with Canadians Kid. Studio, and her love of 'Grey's Anatomy.'

BY SUMIKO WILSON

On 'Blue Water Road,' Kehlani Reroutes

Daniel Caesar shares his outlook on the creative process, his run-in with Frank Ocean, and everything he’s been listening to while recording his new project.

Daniel Caesar shares his outlook on the creative process, his run-in with Frank Ocean, and everything he’s been listening to while recording his new project.

BY SUMIKO WILSON

Daniel Caesar’s Next Chapter

From Skiifall to RealestK to Tyleen, here are the Canadian artists poised to make major moves this year. If you haven't heard these names yet, you will soon.

From Skiifall to RealestK to Tyleen, here are the Canadian artists poised to make major moves this year. If you haven't heard these names yet, you will soon.

BY SUMIKO WILSON

30 Canadian Artists to Watch Out For in 2022

From Drake to TOBi to Kaytranada, these are the songs that got Canada through a year where we saw a fleeting light at the end of the pandemic tunnel.

From Drake to TOBi to Kaytranada, these are the songs that got Canada through a year where we saw a fleeting light at the end of the pandemic tunnel.

BY SUMIKO WILSON

The 30 Best Canadian Songs of 2021

This year, Canadian artists elevated the craft altogether. Here are the 25 best rap, R&B, and pop albums in Canada, from Emanuel to Drake to Charlotte Cardin.

This year, Canadian artists elevated the craft altogether. Here are the 25 best rap, R&B, and pop albums in Canada, from Emanuel to Drake to Charlotte Cardin.

BY SUMIKO WILSON

The 25 Best Canadian Albums of 2021

Toronto-based producer Grand Theft debuts his fresh, addictive EP 'Wild Ways' which includes features with Jazz Cartier, Jayd Ink, Lowell and The Halluci Nation

Toronto-based producer Grand Theft debuts his fresh, addictive EP 'Wild Ways' which includes features with Jazz Cartier, Jayd Ink, Lowell and The Halluci Nation

BY SUMIKO WILSON

Premiere: Grandtheft Pulls Off an Infectious Debut With 'Wild Ways'

Director X's New Monuments his most on-the-nose social commentary yet. He talks about the production's significance today, R. Kelly, and the Ryerson statue.

Director X's New Monuments his most on-the-nose social commentary yet. He talks about the production's significance today, R. Kelly, and the Ryerson statue.

BY SUMIKO WILSON

Don’t Tell Director X to Stop Being Political

Summer is officially over, but these new tracks from the likes of The Weeknd, Majid Jordan, and Tommy Genesis have helped to soften the blow.

Summer is officially over, but these new tracks from the likes of The Weeknd, Majid Jordan, and Tommy Genesis have helped to soften the blow.

BY SUMIKO WILSON

Best New Canadian Songs: Drake, TwoTiime, Belly, and More