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Complex Since 1990

Chicago, IL  USA
October 19, 2007
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WHO IS COMPLEX? There is a simple answer; At age 17, Genisis and Rico Armani are steping into hip-hop and ready to shut it down. They are not all talk, unlike every other cookie cutter, watered down artist. Their effortless flow and presumptuous swagger is evident throughout their music. Starting when they were young they knew this is what they wanted to do. The two met in high-school, and started off rapping together before, during, and after school for fun and for something to do. That same year the two collaberated to preform at a school benefit and clicked to make the song "Fly Away"; though it was not until later that year that the two decided to come together as a group. Every region has one person or group that people identify it with. For example, in the South a group like Outkast that gave Atlanta an identity. This led the way for Ludacris, Young Jeezy and T.I.'s accomplishments. The same can be said for the West as N.W.A. paved the way for artists such as Snoop Dogg and The Game to achieve mulit-platinum success. With the same pioneering spirit, Complex is forging a musical identity for the Mid-West! With influences from Chicago artists, such as: Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and The Cool Kids. They are taking Hip-hop and creating a style of fun music that is reminiscent of artists such as Mase. Complex represents something new. A Hip-hop that doesn't have to deal with gang violence and drugs. Genesis and Rico Armani, are here to talk about what they deal with on an everyday basis: Girls, school situations, being fresh, and having a good time. Complex believes that there are alot of people who can identify with their music and who will enjoy their catchy hooks and swagger laced verses. The Back Pack Chronicles, the first mixtape set to feature 13 tracks, is dropping at the end of October 2007. It is an introduction to create a buzz for the "untitled album" that will drop around spring/early summer 2008. "Complex Ain't the Shit?...What the Fuck Do You Mean?!"

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WHO IS COMPLEX? There is a simple answer; At age 17, Genisis and Rico Armani are steping into hip-hop and ready to shut it down. They are not all talk, unlike every other cookie cutter, watered down artist. Their effortless flow and presumptuous swagger is evident throughout their music. Starting when they were young they knew this is what they wanted to do. The two met in high-school, and started off rapping together before, during, and after school for fun and for something to do. That same year the two collaberated to preform at a school benefit and clicked to make the song "Fly Away"; though it was not until later that year that the two decided to come together as a group. Every region has one person or group that people identify it with. For example, in the South a group like Outkast that gave Atlanta an identity. This led the way for Ludacris, Young Jeezy and T.I.'s accomplishments. The same can be said for the West as N.W.A. paved the way for artists such as Snoop Dogg and The Game to achieve mulit-platinum success. With the same pioneering spirit, Complex is forging a musical identity for the Mid-West! With influences from Chicago artists, such as: Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and The Cool Kids. They are taking Hip-hop and creating a style of fun music that is reminiscent of artists such as Mase. Complex represents something new. A Hip-hop that doesn't have to deal with gang violence and drugs. Genesis and Rico Armani, are here to talk about what they deal with on an everyday basis: Girls, school situations, being fresh, and having a good time. Complex believes that there are alot of people who can identify with their music and who will enjoy their catchy hooks and swagger laced verses. The Back Pack Chronicles, the first mixtape set to feature 13 tracks, is dropping at the end of October 2007. It is an introduction to create a buzz for the "untitled album" that will drop around spring/early summer 2008. "Complex Ain't the Shit?...What the Fuck Do You Mean?!"

Have you performed in front of an audience?

Yup, check the myspace for all shows/ addresses, and we pop up at Young Chicago Authors every once in a while. Ain't nothing like the feeling we get in front of the band, feel like the whole world in the palm of my hand.

Your musical influences

Lil' Wayne Kanye West The Pack Gym Class Heroes and too many others to type in right now!!

Anything else?

Complex aint the shit? What the fuck do you mean?

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