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Wiley, also known as Eskiboy (real name Richard Kylea Cowie, born 19 January 1979) is a Grime MC and producer from BowE3, East London.
Wiley has created his own musical genre, which he calls “Eski”, and which is largely associated with theGrime genre. “Eskimo”, from which
the genre takes its name, is probably the best known Eski track. Originally performingunder the title “Wiley Kat” (adopted from the
Thundercats cartoon), he has now shortened his stage name and rarely isreferred to as “Wiley Kat”.
Wiley is known as ‘the godfather of grime’, since it is widely rega ...read more
Wiley, also known as Eskiboy (real name Richard Kylea Cowie, born 19 January 1979) is a Grime MC and producer from BowE3, East London.
Wiley has created his own musical genre, which he calls “Eski”, and which is largely associated with theGrime genre. “Eskimo”, from which
the genre takes its name, is probably the best known Eski track. Originally performingunder the title “Wiley Kat” (adopted from the
Thundercats cartoon), he has now shortened his stage name and rarely isreferred to as “Wiley Kat”.
Wiley is known as ‘the godfather of grime’, since it is widely regarded he is a pioneering influence in the grime scene, and heis also notable
for his exceptional work-rate, having five projects lined up for 2008 alone. Wiley has been one of the biggestartists in the history of the
genre, releasing three albums and having been signed to XL Recordings and now to Big DadaRecordings, on which he has recently released
his third album “Playtime Is Over”. Wiley founded Eskibeat Recordings in2007. This Is Not A crew but is a record label which consists of MC’s
such as Chipmunk, Little Dee and ice kid.
In 2008, Wiley found mainstream success with his hit single ‘Wearing My Rolex’.
Wiley first started producing in 1996, working in various genres, notable Jungle and Garage. Wiley first became well known inthe East London
underground garage scene during the late 1990s, when he was a member of the Pay As You Go Cartel, whohad some limited UK chart
success. He also co-produced “Nicole’s Groove” as Phaze One, and appeared on several tracks byother artists. « hide |
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