Following the lead of our Complex Music fam overseas, we too will be giving props to the best rap verses of each month. From mixtape tracks and freestyles to carefully selected album sleepers, Complex UK will search far and wide to show you just how high the level of lyricism can be in the Queen's country, showcasing the versatile styles (and flows) within our forever-flourishing rap and grime scenes. This is The Best British Rap Verses Of The Month—click through below to see our top picks from the month of January, 2015.
Words by Tobi Oke (@TefTobz)
5. Nego True — "Everything"
4. Jesse James Solomon — "Y.P.T"
Date: Jan. 4, 2015
"I've been sipping lean tryna take it slow, I've been getting high, baby take it low/ Old yatties on my line for a place to go, I only aim at goals, B, I ain't involved/ I left the past in the dark, done a couple things that you'd hate to know but would you hate me though?/ The system tried to bird man like Baby though but you make me glow, no chains involved, you brainy girl, you wavy hoe."
Following on from the impressive visual drop to "Lionel Messi", this month brings another strong turn from the newcomer who can seemingly do no wrong right now. "Y.P.T" is Jesse from SE completely in his element.