Joseph Patterson

London

Editor-in-Chief at Complex UK

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Trench

Founder @trenchmag / E-I-C @Complex_UK

Articles

ON A LEVEL: Scorcher

2 weeks ago | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

Welcome to ON A LEVEL, a sitdown interview series brought to you by Complex UK, which sees our EIC, Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson, get real with some of the greatest music talents of now. In the second episode of ON A LEVEL: Season 2, JP chops it up with grime and UK rap veteran Scorcher. The North London MC is fresh off of winning a 2025 MOBO Award for Best Grime Act, which was highly deserved after bringing a new excitement to the scene with his viral freestyles.
Owen Otasowie On The Return Of His Streetwear Brand Carsi...

3 weeks ago | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

We caught up with the ex-proffesional footballer at the recent London pop-up for his streetwear brand, Carsicko, which saw thousands flock to see the star and his new collection. June 3, 2025Image via Owen Otasowie/CarsickoIn 2021, Owen Otasowie—an ex-proffesional footballer for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers and Belgian First Division’s Club Brugge—launched his very own streetwear brand, Carsicko.
Donté Gets Introspective On New Single “LIFES OCEANS”

1 month ago | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

Donté, the UK model-turned-rapper who has worked with brands like A-COLD-WALL*, Corteiz and Burberry, is today sharing the picturesque visuals for his new single, “LIFES OCEANS”.
ON A LEVEL: Youngs Teflon

1 month ago | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

Welcome to ON A LEVEL, a sitdown interview series brought to you by Complex UK, which sees our EIC, Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson, get real with some of the greatest music talents of now. ON A LEVEL is back, and Season 2 kicks off with a conversation between JP and one of UK rap’s most beloved lyrical minds, Youngs Teflon. The South LDN-born rapper has just released his new album, Keep The Change, and it’s his first as a signed artist through Atlantic Records UK.
Why We Need More Black British Voices In Music Journalism

2 months ago | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

With so many black artists being misrepresented in UK music media, Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson looks for some solutions... August 11, 2016When journalism and media students hit me up with questions for their dissertations—while a pleasure to do, I still find it weird; having been in the music writing field for almost a decade, I still feel like I’m learning myself. My journalism journey has been an odd one, and I told i-D about it in depth last year.
This Breakdown Of Nike’s Tech Fleece Tracksuit Is A Must-...

2 months ago | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

Nike Tech tracksuits have taken over the streets on both sides of the Atlantic, with Brit-rap megastar Central Cee currently the global face of the trend. Earlier this year, the platinum-selling artist from West London said, in a now-viral clip, that he “put a lot of man on” to the Nike Tech trend, which kicked up a major storm online—mostly Stateside.
25 UK Rappers To Watch In 2025

2 months ago | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

The UK rap scene may be more fractured than it’s been for a while, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing: what it lacks in unity, it makes up for in diversity. Road rap and drill aren’t quite as dominant as they have been in previous years, but there are still plenty of new talents like Pozer and Mazza L20 invigorating the scene.
Mason Collective Drop New Banger “Party Jumpin’...

Mar 20, 2025 | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

Omar Guedar, Blair Suarez and Adam Myles make up one of UK underground house’s biggest forces: Mason Collective. And with government names like that, you could say they were born to do this. The DJ-producer outfit from Manchester have been blessing us with their groove-infused tech-house bangers for over a decade, and yet their sound and aesthetic still feels as fresh as the day they started.
Central Cee’s ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ Is An Instant Rap Cl...

Jan 27, 2025 | complex.com | Joseph Patterson

A decade on from his semi-legendary Link Up TV freestyle, Central Cee has released his debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness. And lot has happened in the years since.
Blade Brown, Dre London Launch Don Londrés Tequila At Selfridges

Dec 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Joseph Patterson

Blade Brown has officially joined the liquor industry. The South London road rap legend has teamed up with Post Malone’s manager and avid entrepreneur, Dre London (also from South London) to bring Don Londrés to the world—a premium tequila brand that was conceptualised in 2020, just before Covid hit, and is today getting its official launch at Selfridges stores UK-wide, and via the Don Londrés website .