Snakes & Ladders (Wiley album)
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| Released | 3 November 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
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| Length | 63:24 | |||
| Label | Big Dada | |||
| Producer | Wiley, Skepta | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Clash | 8/10[1] |
| Complex |    [2] |
| God is in the TV | [3] |
| NME | 8/10[4] |
| State | [5] |
Snakes & Ladders is the tenth studio album by British rapper Wiley. The album's features include JME, Flirta D, Stormzy, Solo 45, J Writer, Problem, Gudda Gudda, Cam'ron, Footsie, Wrigz, J2K, Double S, Maxsta, Chip, and Hollow Da Don. Wiley announced via Twitter that it would be his last solo album, however his next album, Godfather (2017), originally became his last studio album until Wiley announced on 3 November 2017 that he had a change of heart and released a new album, titled Godfather II, on 27 April 2018.[6][7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Snakes & Ladders (Part One)" | Jay Weathers | 1:24 |
| 2. | "On a Level" | Skepta | 3:03 |
| 3. | "From the Outside" (featuring Teddy & JME) | Teddy | 3:01 |
| 4. | "No Skylarking" | Z Dot | 2:48 |
| 5. | "Busy" | G Tank | 3:28 |
| 6. | "Drive By" (featuring Flirta D) | Danny Yen | 2:46 |
| 7. | "Badman" | Z Dot | 2:48 |
| 8. | "Step 21" | Masro | 3:16 |
| 9. | "Grew Up In" (featuring Stormzy & Solo 45) | Maniac | 3:27 |
| 10. | "Lonely" (featuring J.R. Writer, Problem, Gudda Gudda & Cam'ron) | Beatboy | 5:06 |
| 11. | "BMO Field" | Z Dot | 3:45 |
| 12. | "Reel Off" (featuring Footsie & Wrigz) | Footsie | 3:39 |
| 13. | "Bloodtype" (featuring Wrigz) | Fly the Producer | 3:26 |
| 14. | "Flying (Zdot Remix)" (featuring Chip) | Z Dot | 4:23 |
| 15. | "What’s On Ya Mind?" | Terror Danjah | 4:19 |
| 16. | "Hollow Da Don - Bars" | -- | 1:21 |
| 17. | "Snakes & Ladders (Part Two)" | Jay Weathers | 11:24 |
| Total length: | 63:24 | ||
Accolades
[edit]| Publication/Author | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank |
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| Clash | United Kingdom | Top 40 Albums of 2014[8] | 2014 | 26 |
| Gigwise | 50 Best Albums of 2014[9] | 18 |
References
[edit]- ^ Martin, Felicity (3 November 2014). "Wiley – Snakes And Ladders". Clash. Music Republic Ltd. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Keith, James (3 November 2014). "Despite Some Blips, Wiley's 'Snakes & Ladders' LP Is A Respectable Effort". Complex. Archived from the original on 7 November 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Willmott, Ben (1 December 2014). "Wiley – Snakes and Ladders (Big Dada)". God Is in the TV Zine. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Cardew, Ben (17 November 2014). "Wiley – 'Snakes & Ladders'". NME. Inspire. Archived from the original on 9 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Cashin, Rory (12 November 2014). "Wiley – Snakes & Ladders". State. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Wiley announces new album 'Godfather II' and shares new JME-featuring single 'I Call The Shots'". NME. 3 November 2017. Archived from the original on 3 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ^ "Godfather II by Wiley on Apple Music". iTunes. Archived from the original on 4 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ^ Diver, Mike (11 December 2014). "Clash's Fuss-Free Top 40 Albums Of 2014". Clash. Music Republic Ltd. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ "Gigwise's 50 albums of 2014: 20 – 11". Gigwise. Giant Digital. 3 December 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2015.