On A Level

"On A Level"
Single by Wiley
from the album Snakes & Ladders
Released 25 September 2014 (UK)
Format Digital download
Genre Eskibeat
Length 3:02 (single version)
Label Big Dada
Writer(s) Richard Cowie
Producer(s) Skepta
Wiley singles chronology
"F**k It"
(2013)
"On A Level"
(2014)
"Ah Yeah, So What!
(2014)

"On A Level" is a single from English grime artist Wiley, produced by long time 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 2005.[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
  1. "On A Level" - 3:02

Credits and personnel

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United Kingdom 25 September 2014 Digital download Big Dada

References