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      • Richard Kylea Cowie Jr. (born 19 January 1979), better known by his stage name Wiley (formerly Wiley Kat), is a British rapper, songwriter, DJ and record producer from Bow, London. Wiley is considered a key figure in the creation of grime music and often labelled the "Godfather of Grime".
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    Richard Kylea Cowie Jr. (born 19 January 1979), better known by his stage name Wiley (formerly Wiley Kat), is a British rapper, songwriter, DJ and record producer from Bow, London. Wiley is considered a key figure in the creation of grime music and often labelled the "Godfather of Grime".

  3. www.youtube.com › watch'I'm not racist' - Wiley's exclusive interview - YouTube

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    He's one of the most influential and provocative British artists of recent years - awarded an MBE for his services to music. But after an antisemitic diatrib...

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  5. www.complex.com › music › aThe 25 Best Wiley Songs | Complex

    • "Wot Do U Call It?" (2004) View this video on YouTube. youtube.com. —Joseph 'JP' Patterson.
    • "Ice Rink" (2003) View this video on YouTube. youtube.com. First surfacing as a favourite among MCs on pirate radio sets and a hit at any Eskimo Dance or Sidewinder, "Ice Rink" nods to a time when instrumentals within grime were as powerful as any riddim with a vocal.
    • "Eskimo" (2002) View this video on YouTube. youtube.com. An instrumental which has stood the test of time, "Eskimo" went on to be remixed and updated several times, including a mash-up with "Pulse" under the name "Gun Shot Riddim" by Boy Better Know's own Skepta.
    • "Bow E3" (2007) View this video on YouTube. youtube.com. It's a known fact: Wiley is grime's greatest A&R, having helped develop the careers of Dizzee Rascal, Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk, et al.

  6. www.theguardian.com › music › 2017Wiley: the enigmatic Godfather of Grime | Grime | The Guardian

    Jan 24, 2017 · Wiley: the enigmatic Godfather of Grime. Wiley, the godfather of Grime. Photograph: Spencer Murphy/Contour by Getty Images. After more than a decade of being fetishised and then written off,...

  7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-68385751Grime star Wiley loses MBE over antisemitic comments - BBC

    Feb 23, 2024 · 23 February. New Year Honours. Getty Images. Wiley was one of the first grime artists, with ground-breaking tracks like Eskiboy and Ice Rink. By Mark Savage. BBC Music Correspondent. Wiley...

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  9. www.theguardian.com › music › 2020Wiley on his final album: 'I need to not let grime die on the ...

    Jun 5, 2020 · Interview. Wiley on his final album: 'I need to not let grime die on the way out' Dan Hancox. After a tumultuous year, the godfather of grime explains his beef with Drake, Stormzy and ‘England’s...

  10. genius.com › artists › WileyWiley Lyrics, Songs, and Albums | Genius

    Richard Cowie, better known by most as Wiley, is an English grime MC and producer hailing from Bow, East London. He is one of the originators in the grime scene and his music has influenced many...