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Luther Vandross, Pop Perfectionist, Didn't Want You to Hear These Albums

Luther Vandross, Pop Perfectionist, Didn't Want You to Hear These Albums

Early records reveal that his sumptuous voice and longing lyrics were there from the start. Out of print sinc…

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Lost Ones

Lost Ones

Experts agree that memories of rare music can persist for many years.

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"The Trivia Is Exceptional": The Winding Road of Don DeLillo's 'Game 6'

"The Trivia Is Exceptional": The Winding Road of Don DeLillo's 'Game 6'

The novelist's only screenplay turned the 1986 World Series into a backdrop for an unusual comedy about anxie…

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The Oral History of the Tunnel

The Oral History of the Tunnel

The story of the Tunnel, the biggest club in hip-hop history, as told by the people who lived it.

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Lewis Taylor: Lewis Taylor

Lewis Taylor: Lewis Taylor

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our…

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Mac Miller's 15 Favorite Movies

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By Ross Scarano Verified
| Complex Verified
One look at the cover for Mac Miller’s K.I.D.S. mixtape makes it plain: Dude likes movies. The font for the mixtape matches the poster of Larry Clark’s seminal 1995 film of the same name. And it’s not the first time, nor the last, that the Pittsburgh MC has drawn inspiration from moving pictures. Take a look at the other flicks that have influenced the star of the Steel City with Mac Miller’s 15 favorite movies. As told to Ross Scarano. Originally published January 2013.
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The 35 Best Dressed New York Rappers of All Time

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By Mike DeStefano Verified, Ross Scarano Verified, Noah Callahan-Bever Verified
| Complex Verified
Key Takeaways New York City, the birth place of hip-hop, has been home to plenty of stylish rappers over the years, from ’80s b-boy looks and Dapper Dan logomania to today’s stars, who mix runway fashion with streetwear. The list spotlights the 35 best dressed New York rappers of all time. Pioneers like LL Cool J, Run-DMC, Big Daddy Kane, and Slick Rick are highlighted. ‘90s legends like the Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Lil Kim, and Nas are also given their props.
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The 100 Best Jay-Z Verses of All Time, Ranked

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By Frazier Tharpe Verified, Angel Diaz Verified, Angel Díaz, Ross Scarano Verified
| Complex Verified
Key Takeaways These are the 100 best Jay-Z verses across his career. Jay-Z, who is honoring Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint at Yankee Stadium this weekend, is a scripture-level writer whose catalog is too dense with quotables to judge by songs alone. This list pulls from every era and lane. It features verses from Marcy hustler days, peak superstar runs like The Blueprint and The Black Album, late-career gems like 4:44, plus remixes, freestyles, and guest spots.
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