It Was Written: Shamir Fills Out Our Personality Test

Ahead of his XL debut, the young artist fills in the blanks.

April 14, 2015

Photo by Elizabeth Weinberg

1

From the furthest reaches of Sin City to your stereo, nu-disco prince Shamir Bailey is about to change the sound and shape of raging dance parties around the world with his debut LP, Ratchet, out May 19 on XL Recordings. But first, he fills in the blanks on his life.

2

Advertisement

3

Trending

1

Style How to Buy: Ohana Hatake Full-Bloom "Rainbow" Collection

2

Sneakers Complex Introduces the 5 for 5 Sneakers Quiz

3

Pop Culture Usher Kicks Woman Off Stage, She Claps Back at Internet: 'I Looked Good ASF'

4

Music Pretty Ricky's Baby Blue Campaigns for Diddy's Freedom, Prays for His Kids

5

Music Big Gipp Fires Back at CeeLo Green: 'Goodie Mob Ain't Never Been Yo Problem'

6

Life TikTok Creator Rebecca Luna Dies With Medical Assistance at 49

Editor's Pick

Magazine cover with bold text "Complex's Best Albums of the Year...So Far" and images of fire and a person in a white dress.

Music The Best Albums Of 2026 (So Far)

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, we offer up some tips for how to properly wear and style soccer jerseys.

Style How to Style Soccer Jerseys

Magazine cover featuring rappers Drake, Jay-Z, and Tierra Whack, titled "Complex's Best Rap Verses of the Year So Far."

Music The 15 Best Rap Verses Of 2026 (So Far)

Four individuals are featured in a "Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking" graphic, with bold text in the background. The figures are Fat Joe and Jadakiss, DJ Akademiks, and Loren LoRosa.

Music Hip-Hop Media Power Ranking: The 2026 Edition

Air Jordan 11 'Space Jam,' Air Jordan 13 'Flint,' Air Jordan 4 'Bred'

Sneakers Every Air Jordan Releasing in 2026

Advertisement

Stay ahead on Exclusives

Download the Complex App