Wiley: The Autobiography
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'A lot of great artists express their greatness prolifically, but few in the history of popular music have been so consistently brilliant for so long.' Fact Magazine
*** As one of the most influential figures in the UK grime scene, Wiley AKA the Godfather of Grime has paved the way for many of today's grime stars and mainstream musicians alike. From the tower blocks of Rinse FM to number one chart success he continues to be an iconic figure in urban music and the British music scene as a whole. In this, his first official autobiography, the artist formally known as Wiley Kat gives unprecedented insight into his life, the birth of the music scene that transformed London's urban culture and how he has become one of the most important musical voices of a generation.Buy now!
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- ISBN: 9781473648050
- Author: Wiley
- Pub date: 03.11.16
- RRP: $55.00
- Format: Electronic book text
Author
Wiley
Richard Kylea Cowie, better known as Wiley, is an English grime MC, songwriter and record producer from Bow, East London. He first came onto the scene as a member of UK garage crew Pay As U Go, before rising to fame as a grime MC both with his solo work and for material released with Roll Deep.
A key player in the creation of grime music, Wiley is often considered a pioneer in the English underground music scene and an artist with many crossover hits. This is his first and only book.