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"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.

"On a Level"
Single by Wiley
from the album Snakes & Ladders
Released	25 September 2014 (UK)
Genre	Eskibeat
Length	3:02 (single version)
Label	Big Dada
Songwriter(s)	Richard Cowie
Producer(s)	Skepta
Wiley singles chronology
"F**k It" (2013) "On a Level" (2014) "Ah Yeah, So What!" (2014)

The song intentionally recalls the eskibeat style of the material on Wiley's early white label releases and debut album Treddin' on Thin Ice,[1] it was made after Skepta suggested Wiley return to his "original element".[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Skepta and premiered on the website of Complex on 24 September 2014.[3] The video was set in an English country mansion and begins with a clip of eskibeat instrumental The Morgue which was released by Wiley on white label in 2003.[4] It features cameos from various prominent UK MCs including Boy Better Know, Giggs, Stormzy and Novelist all dressed in black.[5]

Track listings

Digital download

1. "On a Level" – 3:02

Credits and personnel

• Lead vocals – Wiley
• Producer – Skepta
• Lyrics – Richard Cowie
• Label: Big Dada

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	25 September 2014	Digital download	Big Dada

References

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