On a Level
"On a Level" is a single from English grime artist Wiley, produced by longtime collaborator Skepta. It is the first official single released from Wiley's tenth studio album Snakes & Ladders.
| "On a Level" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Wiley | ||||
| from the album Snakes & Ladders | ||||
| Released | 25 September 2014 (UK) | |||
| Genre | Eskibeat | |||
| Length | 3:02 (single version) | |||
| Label | Big Dada | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Richard Cowie | |||
| Producer(s) | Skepta | |||
| Wiley singles chronology | ||||
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The song intentionally recalls the eskibeat style of the material on Wiley's early white label releases and debut album Treddin' on Thin Ice,[1] it was made after Skepta suggested Wiley return to his "original element".[2]
Music video
The music video was directed by Skepta and premiered on the website of Complex on 24 September 2014.[3] The video was set in an English country mansion and begins with a clip of eskibeat instrumental The Morgue which was released by Wiley on white label in 2003.[4] It features cameos from various prominent UK MCs including Boy Better Know, Giggs, Stormzy and Novelist all dressed in black.[5]
Track listings
- Digital download
- "On a Level" – 3:02
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 25 September 2014 | Digital download | Big Dada |
References
- http://www.factmag.com/2014/09/25/watch-the-video-for-wileys-on-a-level-produced-and-directed-by-skepta/
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02790vk.mp
- http://uk.complex.com/music/2014/09/premiere-wiley-on-a-level-video
- "Wiley Kat* / DJ Vader - The Morgue / Bang Zero". Discogs. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRfRzsEhgVQ