WATCH: Wiley shares video for new track ‘On a Level’

wiley-12-master-SINGLE-2Since the foundations of grime in the early 2000’s, one man has been at the forefront of the scene releasing some of the strongest and most memorable tracks and beats and has also helped bring through an endless number of young talented MCs who have gone on to huge things; that man of course, is Wiley.

With his forthcoming album Snakes And Ladders, which is due for release later this year on Big Dada, said to be his last solo album, Wiley has spared no time in creating a buzz about the project by releasing a huge new track ‘On a Level’, a retrospective which pays homage to numerous moments throughout the last decade of grime, both lyrically and instrumentally, as Wiley’s unflappable, mastered flow glides over the bass-heavy beat effortlessly.

The video, directed by Boy Better Know’s Skepta, sees a whole host of grime scene dwellers, from established artists such as JME and Jammer to emerging artists like South East London MC Novelist, all join together to support what could well be one of the last singles that we see from Wiley.

Tracks are often hyped up in order to create a buzz and end up not packing any real punch; ‘On a Level’, however, needs no such hype as the beat alone makes this track one of the biggest to come out of the UK urban scene this year. Whilst nostalgia does play its part, the synergy of video and track is seamless and Skepta must be applauded for his directorial debut.

With the MOBO awards fast approaching, could this be a late surge by Wiley that sees him pick up the award for Best Grime Act and go with a brrrap?! Have a listen and let me know what you think @MattTarrJourno

You can also support UK urban music and download the track on iTunes here

*Photo courtesy of Ashley Hampton

Matt Tarr
@MattTarrJourno

Matt Tarr

Matt Tarr

Urban Music Editor
With grime and hip hop being major influences on him growing up in South East London, Matt's passion is urban music but over the years he has gathered a hugely diverse taste, ranging from Wiley to The Smiths by way of Machine Head, that has made him a very open minded individual.
Matt Tarr
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About Matt Tarr
With grime and hip hop being major influences on him growing up in South East London, Matt's passion is urban music but over the years he has gathered a hugely diverse taste, ranging from Wiley to The Smiths by way of Machine Head, that has made him a very open minded individual.