One Of A Kind Music Access: Kendrick Lamar [Video]

This spring, Complex and Dr. Pepper embarked on an adventure like no other: a road trip hitting 23 American musical hubs, from cities with timeless musical heritage to festivals drawing fans from around the world. The first destination for the One of a Kind Music Access bus was Indio, California, home of the Coachella Festival, which annually showcases musical legends alongside the hottest industry newcomers. This year, rapper Kendrick Lamar shared a line-up with some of the greatest musicians of all time (living or dead), and you can check out his experience in the video above. Previously: Kendrick Lamar On Dr. Dre, New Album, Top Dawg Compilation [Video]

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Big Sean Speaks On His New Single With Mike Posner & Diplo [Video]

Big Sean recently headlined the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour XXL Freshmen Live concert series at Club Nokia in L.A. After his performance, he talked about his latest collaboration with Mike Posner and Diplo, entitled “Top Of The World,” which will be featured on Mike Posner’s upcoming album. Be on the lookout for Big Sean’s sophomore album, as well as the G.O.O.D. Music Album, both of which are set to drop this year.

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SL Jones x DJ Burn One – D.A.R.E. [Video]

The song, which serves as the intro track from Paraphernalia, is a tone-setter for the project, and the title of the song, an acronym for “Do Anything, Risk Everything,” is an out-the-gate statement for a project that continues to show the Little Rock rapper getting more personal and reflective in his music. “Daring to dream, you have to sacrifice so much; you face doubt, adversity, and fear of failure,” remarks SL. “You want it so bad that you’re willing to almost do anything and risk everything to achieve it.”

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