Track Of The Day 23/1 – Wiley

Tribal Workout

There’s just no stopping Wiley.

The Grime pioneer released two albums in 2011, and opens 2012 with one of his finest full length documents yet. ‘Evolve Or Be Extinct’ is out now on Big Dada, with the MC able to condense his overflowing imagination into something subtle, distinct and direct.

However even those commitments can’t keep Wiley away from the studio. The MC recently stepped behind the mic for another session with long time Roll Deep members Flowdan, Riko and Manga.

The stripped back rhythms amount to little more than tribal drums and the occasional snare crack, but despite this manages to flit between Dancehall, High Life and all out Grime. ‘F Off’ is sharp, direct and to the point with each of the four MCs allowed some time at the forefront.

The sheer unrelenting force of the flow keeps your attention, with the individual style of Wiley, Flowdan, Riko and Manga pushing its way through.

Up against some tough competition, Wiley – as always – gives as good as he gets. Doing what he does best, the MC lets rip and pushes the Roll Deep crew into one of their toughest offerings for some time.

Listen to it now… Grab it HERE.

Press Shot: Spencer Murphy

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