On a Level

Wiley

About On a Level

"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, it was made after Skepta suggested Wiley return to his "original element".


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2016
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On a level
Still roll deep on a level
I represent the best MCs on a level
I don't know what they told you, but I'm not a mook
You can never be like Wiley, on a level
Give me trophies of all-time medals
'Cause every time I wanna put pressure on a levels
I say no till I'm living off shekels
So tell a sound boy you can't play with the levels
On a level

Steam whistle
Take it off your head like a big Scud missile
My style's after Izzle
My donny got caught on the road with twenty jizzle
Ain't heard a word from him, he gone mizzle
Can't be a bear if you don't really wanna grizzle
Shit's gonna happen if you're keeping it rizzle
Yes, talk is cheap like Lidl
Our manna old school like piggy in the middle
I'm in season, I'm in season, I got riddim
For the holiday season
I got gyaldem who said they wanna start breedin'
And it's a hype, cause that's the life I've been leadin'
And I'm idiot sometimes but I'm realist
'Cause I'm in the A and act, like I'm on the C-list
I ain't breddin', that's the way my whole team is
In a corner of the dark standing where the G's is

On a level, Still roll deep on a level
I represent the best MCs on a level
I don't know what they told you, but I'm not a mook
You can never be like Wiley, on a level
Give me trophies of all-time medals
'Cause every time I wanna put pressure on a levels
I say no till I'm living off shekels
So tell a sound boy you can't play with the levels

I haven't written for a bit
Because I've been chillin' out, missing on the grid
High grade got man livin' in a mist
Vodka and lemonade, sippin' till I piss
Manna big fish up in the game, no sprats
House on the beach, no hoods, no hats
And we're swimmin' in the sea with the prawns and the crabs
This type of life's all good, no bad
I feel so glad, I'm free, alive and kicking
For years I've been kicking up a dust and winning
For years I've been picking up a mic and spitting
Telling everybody how my whole team's living
Telling everybody how the whole scene's raving
Got the sick spitters in training
Just like the army or navy
Hailed 'em up for all the bravery
It was the London streets that made me

On a level
Still roll deep on a level
I represent the best MCs on a level
I don't know what they told you, but I'm not a mook
You can never be like Wiley, on a level
Give me trophies of all-time medals
'Cause every time I wanna put pressure on a levels
I say no till I'm living off shekels
So tell a sound boy you can't play with the levels

On a level
I'm levellin', I'm level in
The price of the house here's stash treblin'
People wanna go to the hot spot and rave
If they ain't my friend then I can't get 'em in
I came through murkin' sidewinder sets
Said I'm gonna work so I find the cheques
Now I'm tied in, and the money flies in
Tell a business team I'd like to invest
See it's all fun and games till you end up broke
I don't want my career to end up a joke
On a good day you'll be making paper
On a bad one you'll be looking for hope
So if you really want my advice then take it
Try not to spend until you've made it
Just live within your means innit
I don't need to front cause I've seen it

On a level
Still roll deep on a level
I represent the best MCs on a level
I don't know what they told you, but I'm not a mook
You can never be like Wiley, on a level
Give me trophies of all-time medals
'Cause every time I wanna put pressure on a levels
I say no till I'm living off shekels
So tell a sound boy you can't play with the levels

On a level
Still roll deep on a level
I represent the best MCs on a level
I don't know what they told you, but I'm not a mook
You can never be like Wiley, on a level
Give me trophies of all-time medals
'Cause every time I wanna put pressure on a levels
I say no till I'm living off shekels
So tell a sound boy you can't play with the levels
On a level

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Wiley

Richard Kylea Cowie (born 19 January 1979), better known by his stage name Wiley, is an English rapper, MC, songwriter, record producer and recording artist with Caribbean roots from Trinidad and Antigua, originating from Bow, East London. He first rose to fame as a grime MC and continiously produces grime music while releasing eskibeat-pop singles, such as the UK Singles Chart top 10 hits "Wearing My Rolex", "Never Be Your Woman" and his UK number-one "Heatwave", he is a pioneer in the UK underground music scene, and a versatile music artist with many crossover hits - honoured as the "Godfather of Grime". He has been a prolific artist, producing several albums and mixtapes for a number of labels. more »

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Written by: Richard Cowie

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Song Background
"On a Level" is a track by English rapper Wiley. It was released in 2014 and is recognized as one of the flagship songs in his discography.
Album Appearance
The song appeared on Wiley's album 'Snakes & Ladders,' his ninth studio album.
Genre
"On a Level" is in the genre of Grime, a specific genre of electronic music that originated in London in the early 2000s.
Notable Producer
"On a Level" was produced by the renowned music producer Skepta, who is credited with helping shape the Grime genre.
Chart Performance
Despite its critical acclaim within the grime scene, the song didn't chart high; it peaked at number 59 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video Director
The music video for "On a Level" was directed by Skepta, adding another layer to his role in the song's creation. The video featured a distinctly British aesthetic, shot within a local driveway and house.
Video Cameos
The music video featured guest appearances from other prominent grime artists such as Jammer, Novelist, Chipmunk, and JME.
Lyric Theme
In "On a Level," Wiley celebrates his success and pays homage to his struggles and growth in the music industry.
Critical Reception
Both song and video have received positive reviews from music critics and fans, being praised for its authenticity and contribution to the Grime genre.
Public Performance
Wiley has performed "On a Level" at several high-profile music events and festivals, further establishing its popularity within the grime scene.
Signature Phrase
The song's signature catchphrase "On a Level" has since become a popular phrase among fans, often quoted and used as a social media hash tag.
Streaming Success
"On a Level" has also achieved substantial streaming success, with millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

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