He Walked Out in a Suit and Dropped a Verse Like a Boss

When Barry Newton stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2018, everything about him screamed traditional. Dressed in a suit and standing behind a music stand, many assumed he’d recite a poem or deliver a monologue. But what happened next left the audience and judges completely stunned.

Instead of Shakespeare or Sinatra, Barry launched into a dramatic spoken-word rendition of Stormzy lyrics. His pacing was sharp, his delivery confident, and his interpretation of grime — a genre rooted in youth culture — was unexpectedly powerful. It wasn’t parody. It was poetry with purpose.

The performance created a unique collision of generations, flipping expectations upside down. Viewers laughed, gasped, and cheered as Barry gave the song a theatrical flair, leaning into every word with surprising flow and intensity. Even Simon cracked a smile, clearly impressed by the audacity and execution.

Barry’s act proved that performance isn’t about fitting the mold — it’s about breaking it. His version of Stormzy wasn’t just entertaining; it was a cultural crossover that brought the house down. And in the process, he became a viral sensation for daring to do the unexpected.

Watch the full performance here:

Credits: PopCorn