"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.