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Snakes and Ladders (2LP)

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On “Snakes & Ladders,” Wiley’s fourth album with Big Dada, Wiley reminds us exactly what the Bow-born Godfather of Grime is all about. Innovative, banging beats and fast, scattershot, brilliant rhyming, all held together by a personality that is as compelling, contradictory and charismatic as any in modern music. It’s no exaggeration to say that if Wiley had been born on the other side of the pond, he would be one of the biggest stars in the world, and could achieve it without compromise. Here, though, we are sometimes left
wondering what the ladders are in his career and what are the snakes.

One thing is beyond doubt, as JME puts it on “From The Outside”: “Wiley is a national treasure.” The sheer off-the-cuff brilliance of his vocal poise is something we should cherish. Skepta provides production for stand-out “On A Level,” a lithe take on classic grime tropes, but it’s Wiley’s ly­rical exuberance that would make this a hit if it got the half the radio play of “Heatwave.” “Step 21” provides enough dubstep feel for Wiley to show he can make anything bounce. “What’s On Ya Mind?” demonstrates a more thoughtful Wiley
offering a little advice. Other guests include Cam’ron, Ice Kid, Teddy and Wrigz, but it’s Wiley’s voice and Wiley’s rhythms that catch the listener’s at­tention again and again.

Track Listing:

Side A:
  1. Snakes & Ladders (Part One)
  2. On a Level
  3. From the Outside
  4. No Skylarking
  5. Busy
  6. Drive By
  7. Badman
  8. Step 21
  9. Grew Up In
  10. Lonely
  11. BMO Field
  12. Reel Off
  13. Bloodtype
  14. Flying
  15. What’s On Ya Mind-
  16. Hollow Da Don - Bars
  17. Snakes & Ladders (Part Two)
Release date Australia
March 13th, 2015
Artist
Label
Big Dada
Album Length (Minutes)
63:24
Number of Discs
1
Original Release Year
2014
Box Dimensions (mm)
315x315x5
UPC
5054429000399
Product ID
23007064

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