On a Level
"On a Level" | ||||
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Single by Wiley | ||||
from the album Snakes & Ladders | ||||
Released | 25 September 2014 (UK) | |||
Genre | Grime | |||
Length | 3:02 (single version) | |||
Label | Big Dada | |||
Songwriter(s) | Richard Cowie | |||
Producer(s) | Skepta | |||
Wiley singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
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
Credits and personnel
- Lead vocals – Wiley
- Producer – Skepta
- Lyrics – Richard Cowie
- Label: Big Dada
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 25 September 2014 | Digital download | Big Dada |
References
- ^ "Watch the video for Wiley's 'On a Level' produced and directed by Skepta". 25 September 2014.
- ^ "BBC Radio 1 – Zane Lowe, Wiley, Wiley – on a Level". Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "Premiere: Watch Wiley's "On a Level" Video".
- ^ "Wiley Kat* / DJ Vader – The Morgue / Bang Zero". Discogs. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Wiley – 'On A Level'. YouTube.
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- Treddin' on Thin Ice (2004)
- Da 2nd Phaze (2006)
- Playtime Is Over (2007)
- Grime Wave (2008)
- See Clear Now (2008)
- Race Against Time (2009)
- 100% Publishing (2011)
- Evolve or Be Extinct (2012)
- The Ascent (2013)
- Snakes & Ladders (2014)
- Godfather (2017)
- The Godfather III (2020)
- Chill Out Zone EP (2011)
- "Wot Do U Call It?"
- "My Mistakes"
- "Wearing My Rolex"
- "Summertime"
- "Cash in My Pocket"
- "Take That"
- "Never Be Your Woman"
- "Numbers in Action"
- "If I Could"
- "Boom Blast"
- "Heatwave"
- "Can You Hear Me? (Ayayaya)"
- "Reload"
- "Lights On"
- "On a Level"
- "Boasty"
- "Now or Never"
- "Pow 2011"
- "Animal"
- "They Got It Wrong"
- "3 Wheel-Ups"
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