90s Underground Mainstay, Mr. Complex has Passed Away
Corey S. Roberts. better known as Mr. Complex, a prominent figure in underground hip-hop, has unfortunately passed away. Hailing from Queens, Mr. Complex made waves in the 90s with his string of successful independent 12″ singles. Most notable was the 1995 joint, “Visualize”, which earned him a spot on the charts among major-label artists. In 2000, he released a compilation of his 12″ run on Rawkus Records, titled “Complex Catalogue.” Since then, he released five full-length projects, with the last one being 2017’s “F0rever New.”
Mr. Complex was a part of Polyrhythm Addicts, alongside DJ Spinna, Shabaam Sahdeeq, and Tiye Phoenix (who replaced Apani B when the group reunited in 2007). Polyrhythm Addicts released two albums, “Rhyme-Related” in 1999 and “Break Glass” in 2007. He was also closely affiliated with Organized Konfusion (Prince Po & Pharoahe Monch). During his career, he worked with other notable names, such as Biz Markie, Dilated Peoples, Large Professor, O.C., Sadat X, Morcheeba, and more.
May he rest in peace.
