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.
Godfather is an album by Wiley, released in 2017. A vibrant mix of sharp lyricism and innovative beats that captures the essence of modern grime. 'Godfather' received critical acclaim and was noted for its authentic representation of grime, peaking at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. It also sparked conversations around the evolution of the genre, influencing a new generation of artists while solidifying Wiley's legacy in British music culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Godfather sound like?
A vibrant mix of sharp lyricism and innovative beats that captures the essence of modern grime. Rooted in drum and bass and grime.
What makes Godfather by Wiley notable?
'Godfather' received critical acclaim and was noted for its authentic representation of grime, peaking at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart. It also sparked conversations around the evolution of the genre, influencing a new generation of artists while solidifying Wiley's legacy in British music culture. 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.
How many songs are on Godfather?
Godfather has 17 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Birds n Bars / Bring Them All 6:30
- 2 Holy Grime Standout 3:17
- 3 Name Brand 3:42
- 4 Speakerbox 3:12
- 5 Back With a Banger Standout 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) Standout 3:01
Release Date
January 13, 2017
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
57 min 45 sec
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