Seoul’s DJ Soulscape went in on a 4.5 hour long mix of classic soul and breaks. Download HERE

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Jeff Mao brings his Chairman’s Choice to the Red Bull Academy for this megamix.

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Spine Blowing Decisions – Vol. 29 This month, Mao is hopping through genres, space and time with cuts from Black Merda, Lord Finesse, Frankie Beverly, Big L and Johnny Guitar Watson.

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The Ted Bawno Interview!

ItsTheCalm invited Complex EIC, Noah Callahan-Bever, to write a brief synopsis of the path to his success. He breaks down how he became the sixth man off the bench for ego trip magazine and went on to be a leading influence in the culture. His 20-point list of advice is classic. Check it out HERE

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The Architect sat down with ego trip’s Brent Rollins to discuss the graphic designer’s different projects, techniques and career path. Read HERE

With the closing of Baseline Studios imminent, The Megatron Don’s been donating various memorabilia via Twitter over the past week. In honor of the legendary lab, here’s a memorable segment on ‘ego trip’s (White) Rapper Show’ when the song Smoke In the Club was recorded at the spot on w.26th Street. Just Blaaaaze!

The ego trip collective is back with three nights of classic hip-hop documentaries at the Maysles Institute in Harlem. Below is an excerpt from one of the films, Gary Weis’ 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s.

The ego trip don speaks with Paper Mag about Piecebook Reloaded, which he created along with David “Chino” Villorente.

DH: In looking around today, people have noted that the movement seems to be taken over by white boys from the suburbs. What do you think?

SJ: White boys from the suburbs come from a place where there is an understanding in regards to the culture of commerce. They’re bred to understand the value of things, they’re also bred to be in the position to determine the value of luxury items like fine art.

Read the rest HERE

Related: Complex Exclusive Piecebook Reloaded Gallery + Video

After an interesting Complex cover story interview by ego trip’s Sacha Jenkins, Young “Jay Jenkins” Jeezy releases a Thug Motivation 103 heat rock to calm any fears; “and at the same time re-introduce my wealth.”

Young Jeezy – “I Got This” (Don’t Worry)
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