Wearing My Rolex

Wiley

About Wearing My Rolex

"Wearing My Rolex" is a 2008 single from British grime artist Wiley, who is a founding member of the Roll Deep crew. Described as "grime-meets-electro" on BBC Radio 1Xtra, the song samples DSK's song "What Would We Do" and was released on 5 May 2008 by Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. The track was produced by Bow producer Bless Beats. "Wearing My Rolex" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. An a cappella gangsta-rap version of "Wearing My Rolex", performed by the main cast, featured in the original Royal Court Theatre production of Laura Wade's stage play Posh (2010). The song was ranked at number 284 in Pitchfork Media's list of The Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s. 


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2010
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What would we do
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
All I want to do is tell you I love you
That's when I start promising the world to
A brand new girl I don't even know yet
Next thing she's wearing my Rolex !

What would we do
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
What would we do
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
All I want to do is tell you I love you

All I want to do is tell you I love you
That's when I start promising the world to
A brand new girl I don't even know yet
Next thing she's wearing my Rolex !
Too much champs, don't know where my phone is
Here's my number, she already knows it
This chapter's a lot, better close it
Just a look in her eye was so evil
Wiley's a party guy and she knows it

What would we do
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
All I want to do is tell you I love you
That's when I start promising the world to
A brand new girl I don't even know yet
Next thing she's wearing my Rolex !

What would we do
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
All I want to do is tell you I love you
That's when I start promising the world to
A brand new girl I don't even know yet
Next thing she's wearing my Rolex !

What would we do
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
What would we do
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
All I want to do is tell you I love you

All I want to do is tell you I love you
That's when I start promising the world to
A brand new girl I don't even know yet
Too much champs, don't know where my phone is
Here's my number, she already knows it
This chapter's a lot, better close it
Just a look in her eye was so evil
Wiley's a party guy and she knows it

What would we do
Usually drink, usually dance, usually bubble
All I want to do is tell you I love you
That's when I start promising the world to
A brand new girl I don't even know yet
Next thing she's wearing my Rolex !

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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: GARETH KEANE, JOSEPH STONE, LAWRENCE DAVIS, PAUL KLEIN, RICHARD COWIE

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10 facts about this song

General Fact
"Wearing My Rolex" is a popular song by the British grime artist, Wiley.
Release Fact
The song was officially released on May 5, 2008, by the record label Asylum.
Commercial Success Fact
"Wearing My Rolex" peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart making it Wiley's most successful single.
Musical Style Fact
The song is a hybrid of various genres. It has elements of electro, grime, and house, showcasing Wiley's versatility as an artist.
Artist's Achievement Fact
"Wearing My Rolex" was extensively played on British radio and TV, helping to establish Wiley as a major player in the UK music scene.
Videography Fact
Its unique music video, directed by Rankin & Chris Cottam, gained significant recognition for blending elements of grime culture with more mainstream styles.
Production Fact
The song was produced by Bless Beats, a prominent producer in the grime music scene.
Notable Achievement Fact
"Wearing My Rolex" was nominated as 'Best British Single' at the 2009 BRIT Awards.
Cultural Influence Fact
It played a key role in bringing the UK grime genre into the mainstream music scene, influencing many artists and music listeners.
Critical Reception Fact
The song received positive reviews from music critics and is seen as one of the defining tracks of Wiley's career.

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