Seattle R&B singer Jaymin is continuing to carve out his own lane with STATIC, an 11-track project that blends contemporary R&B with the gospel roots and wide-ranging musical influences that have shaped him.
Sharafa Odusanya
Sharafa Odusanya
Sharafa Odusanya is the Sports & Music Editor at The Knockturnal, covering concerts, festivals, album releases, artist interviews, and the ever-evolving music landscape. Since joining the publication in 2024, he has reported on everyone from emerging artists to Grammy-winning performers, earning recognition for his thoughtful storytelling and engaging event coverage. A Los Angeles native of Nigerian American descent, he draws on firsthand experience producing sold-out music festivals and a passion for discovering artists across genres, giving him a unique perspective on the industry and connecting audiences with both established stars and emerging talent.
Isaiah Rashad brought Lil’ Sunny’s Awful Road Trip to YouTube Theater on Tuesday night for a special Los Angeles-area stop celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Sun’s Tirade.
Los Angeles is home to some of the best restaurants and culinary talent in the country, so I’m always interested in checking out dining experiences that offer something a little different. On Thursday, Sept. 24, I had the opportunity to attend HOT PLATE: Chef Showdown at Maison Kasai inside Level 8 in downtown Los Angeles, where four talented chefs went head-to-head in a competition that combined great food, creativity and a little friendly rivalry.
From paying homage to R&B legends to sharing the stage with some of the genre’s most celebrated voices, Kehlani delivered a night that showcased just how far her artistry has evolved. The two-time Grammy Award winner brought The Kehlani World Tour to Intuit Dome on Thursday, treating fans to an impressive display of vocals, choreography, nostalgia and heartfelt moments in what I consider one of the best live performances I’ve witnessed in recent years, regardless of genre.
With football officially back in Inglewood, SoFi Stadium gave media an early taste of what Los Angeles Rams and Chargers fans can expect throughout the 2026 NFL season.
Some awards recognize what an artist accomplished during a particular year. Others recognize what they have meant to the culture over the course of a lifetime. Wednesday night at the Fairmont Century Plaza, the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards managed to do both.
Presented by Complex and Apple Music, Verzuz brought Donell Jones and Joe together for a celebration of two voices that helped define an era of R&B, when vulnerability and romance filled records made for late-night phone calls, carefully curated mixtapes and telling a special someone exactly how you felt without having to say it yourself.
Crown Royal and Juicy Couture turned back the clock Tuesday night, bringing a dose of early-2000s nostalgia to Fairfax for the launch of their new limited-edition collection.
Karol G brought her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, delivering a massive celebration of Latin music, culture and the catalog that has made her one of the biggest global stars of her generation.
This past weekend, that presence was especially strong on Fairfax Avenue, where Complex LA hosted the PROLIFIC pop-up in celebration of the new posthumous collaborative album from Nipsey and longtime collaborator Bino Rideaux.