Wiley

Shorty: Wiley deserves respect for Roll Deep success

Music Gossip

17 Feb 2012

Wiley should always be respected for his achievements with Roll Deep, according to Boy Better Know's Shorty. The grime musician believes people can never say anything against the 33-year-old rapper - who's biggest solo hit was 'Wearing My Rolex' in…

Roll Deep still working with Wiley

Music Gossip

23 Jan 2012

Roll Deep say Wiley is still "be involved" with their music. The producer and rapper is taking a back seat and will not appear on the 'Picture Perfect' band's new album, out later this year, but rapper Flow Dan said he is still very much a member of…

Emeli Sande changed because of Adele

Music Gossip

6 Jan 2012

Emeli Sande changed her name as soon as she heard Adele's music. The Scottish singer shares a first name with the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker, but decided to adopt her middle name as a performer instead in order to distinguish herself from the…

Emeli Sande - King Tut’s, Glasgow, Mon 15 Nov, 2010

Voice of UK rap-pop hits tours classically-styled soul material

23 Nov 2010

Acknowledging the fact there were representatives of London record labels in the house for this last date of a short Scottish tour, Aberdonian singer Emeli Sande seemed every inch the promising young singer-songwriter trying hard to make an impression.

Wiley's 'sickening' song release Wiley's 'sickening' song release

Music Gossip

16 Jul 2010

Wiley gave away his songs for free because they were making him "feel sick". The British grime rapper - who shocked his record label and fans alike by releasing 203 songs prepared for upcoming album 'The Elusive' free of charge on the internet last…

Roll Deep guests at Mood, Edinburgh

18 May 2010

Name Roll Deep Occupation Grime stars turned chart toppers More info please East London grime collective whose ranks currently include MCs Wiley, Skepta, Riko, Scratchy, Breeze, Jet Li, Manga, Brazen, J2K, Killa P, Little Dee and Flow Dan…

Various - Rinse Mix CD04 mixed by Skepta

5 Jun 2008

DUBSTEP/GRIME (Tempa) Direct from London’s pirate radio HQ, Rinse FM, comes the latest offering in their mix series courtesy of the man Skepta. The mix is a typically busy affair fusing jump-up style grime, house and stepper cuts in a style that…

Also Released - Music

8 May 2008

Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago (4AD) This was recorded in a remote cabin in the wilds of Wisconsin and it sounds like it. A gloriously minimal and spectral solo debut from Justin Vernon. Jack Marchment - Corydon and Manjrekar (Benbecula) Inspired…

Wiley

Album

21 May 2007

GRIME Long hailed as the progenitor of grime, since his 2004 debut Wiley has struggled to match his credibility with commercial success. Sadly, lacking any degree of quality control, his third album sees only more underachievement. While others can…