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Desi Beats for DJs: How South Asian Music Moves Global Crowds
Desi 101: What Exactly Is Desi Music? Let’s clear something up: Desi isn’t a genre. It’s a cultural identity. “Desi” is how South Asians across the diaspor...
Monday, June 10, 2013
Pete Rock & CL Smooth Discuss Creating “T.R.O.Y.” [Video]
In Complex TV’s latest episode of “Magnum Opus,” Pete Rock & CL Smooth discuss creating “T.R.O.Y.,” considered by many to be one of the best hip-hop songs of all time.
Aside from the artists themselves, the video features Dante Ross (A&R Warner Bros Recods), Talib Kweli, DJ Eddie F (Heavy D & the Boyz), Miss Info, Jarobi (A Tribe Called Quest) discussing the impact and enduring influence of the song. Props to Complex for producing this video – we look forward to watching future episodes.
“That’s the definiton of hip-hop – what Pete rock did with that song” – Talib Kweli
