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Godfather

Wiley · 2017

57 min · 17 tracks · drum and bass · grime · UK garage

A vibrant mix of sharp lyricism and innovative beats that captures the essence of modern grime.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with varied energy
  • lyrical sharpness for detail-oriented listeners
  • session-friendly for casual listening
  • captivating flow for focused moments
  • engaging beats for social settings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lyrical complexity and depth

Where this album fits

Career context
When Wiley released 'Godfather' in 2017, he was returning to the forefront of the UK grime scene after a period of relative obscurity. This album came as his first major studio release since 2013's 'The Ascent' and marked a significant moment in his career as he aimed to reclaim his place as the 'Godfather' of grime.
Stylistic neighbors
Skepta· Jme· Stormzy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Birds n Bars / Bring Them All 6:30
  • 2 Holy Grime 3:17
  • 3 Name Brand 3:42
  • 4 Speakerbox 3:12
  • 5 Back With a Banger 3:03
  • 6 Joe Bloggs 3:27
  • 7 Pattern Up Properly 2:47
  • 8 Can’t Go Wrong 3:04
  • 9 Bang 2:59
  • 10 U Were Always, Pt. 2 3:36
  • 11 On This 3:40
  • 12 Bait Face 2:47
  • 13 My Direction 2:46
  • 14 Like It or Not 3:06
  • 15 Lucid 3:40
  • 16 Laptop 2:58
  • 17 P Money (remix) 3:01

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