The Ascent (Wiley album)

Edit links
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

The Ascent
grime
Length46:04 (Standard Edition)
59:12 (Deluxe Edition)
LabelWarner Music Group
ProducerWiley, Rymez, Wize, Thomas Mellor, Sillkey, Kid D, Xaphoon Jones
Wiley chronology
Evolve or Be Extinct
(2012) 		The Ascent
(2013) 		Snakes & Ladders
(2014)
Singles from The Ascent
  1. "Heatwave"
    Released: 27 July 2012
  2. "Can You Hear Me? (Ayayaya)"
    Released: 28 October 2012
  3. "Reload"
    Released: 24 February 2013
  4. "Lights On"
    Released: 7 June 2013

The Ascent is the ninth studio album by English rapper and producer

grime
.

The lead single "

Ms D, "Reload" featuring Chip and Ms D, all of which peaked in the top 10.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media
6.2/10[13]
The Skinny[14]
Time Out London[15]

The album received positive to mixed reviews from music critics and entered the

UK Singles Chart
including the number one single "Heatwave" which also charted in Australia.

Background

The name of the album was first confirmed by

Tulisa, Angel and Emeli Sandé.[20]

Singles

"

UK Singles Chart
at number 9.

Track listing

The Ascent — Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ascent Intro"Richard Cowie
  • Alex Oriet
  • Saltwives
3:35
2."First Class" (featuring
Kano and Lethal Bizzle
)
Xaphoon Jones4:01
3."Skillzone" (featuring Ghetts, Griminal, Manga, Frisco, Double S, Scratchy and Big Shizz)
  • Cowie
  • Justin Clarke Samuel
  • Joshua Ramsey
  • Matthew Reid
  • Bashir Bazanye
  • Peter McNulty
  • Deshane Cornwall
  • Jordan Birch
  • Ryan Williams
Wize3:47
4."Hands in the Air" (featuring
Tulisa
and Ice Kid)
Rymez3:25
5."
Ms D and Chip
)
  • Mike "Scribz" Riley
  • The Skeptiks (add.)
3:13
6."Chainsaw" (featuring Wrigz, J2K and Kivanc)
  • Cowie
  • Jason Black
  • Daniel Wrigley
  • Thomas Mellor
  • Kivanc Sezen
Thomas Mellor3:59
7."Heatwave" (featuring Ms D)
  • Cowie
  • Hwingwiri
  • Irosogie
Rymez3:14
8."So Alive" (featuring Far East Movement)
Toxic2:54
9."Lights On" (featuring Angel and Tinchy Stryder)
  • Charles
  • Wez Clarke (add.)
3:25
10."
JME
and Ms D)
  • Rymez
  • Sillkey
  • Anthony "Krunchie" Bamgboye
3:52
11."Tomorrow" (featuring Megaman and Styalz Fuego)
  • Cowie
  • Dwayne Vincent
  • Kaelyn Bahr
Styalz Fuego3:40
12."My Heart" (featuring Emeli Sandé and French Montana)
Chris Loco2:59
13."Humble Pie"
  • Cowie
  • Dean Robertson
Kid D3:45
Total length:46:04
The Ascent — Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Rubicon"
  • Cowie
  • Nathan Gerald
Preditah4:12
15."Ninja"CowieCowie3:15
16."Broken Thoughts"CowieKid D4:05
17."Heatwave" (Music video)  3:21
18."Can You Hear Me?" (Music video)  3:53
19."Reload" (Music video)  3:17
20."The Story So Far" (Documentary)  9:55
Total length:59:12

Release history

Region Date Format Label Catalogue
United Kingdom 1 April 2013 CD, digital download Warner Music Group ASC003
Ireland

References

  1. ^ "The Ascent". Amazon UK. 2013.
  2. ^ "Twitter / EskiDance: #WileyTheAscent...Out Feb 4th....2013". Twitter. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
  3. ^ "Wiley's official website". Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Wiley – The Ascent [Artwork & Track list]". The Grime Report. Retrieved 10 January 2013.[dead link]
  5. CBS Interactive
    . Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  6. Rovi Corporation
    . Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  7. ^ Martin, Felicity (2 April 2013). "Wiley – The Ascent". Clash. Music Republic. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  8. ^ Hamilton, Billy (3 April 2013). "Album Review: Wiley – The Ascent". Drowned in Sound. Silentway. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  9. ^ MacInnes, Paul (28 March 2013). "Wiley: The Ascent – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  10. ^ Heslin, Maeve (24 April 2013). "Wiley: The Ascent". Hot Press. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  11. ^ Young, Martyn (27 March 2013). "Wiley – The Ascent". musicOMH. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  12. Inspire
    . Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  13. ^ Finney, Tim (2 April 2013). "Wiley: The Ascent". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  14. ^ J. Kudos, Omar (28 March 2013). "Wiley – The Ascent". The Skinny. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  15. ^ Duggins, Alexi (22 March 2013). "Wiley – 'The Ascent' album review". Time Out London. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  16. ^ "Wiley". ShortList. 25 March 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  17. ^ "Wiley unveils The Ascent album tracklist feat Emeli Sandé, Kano, Tulisa + more". SoulCulture.co.uk. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
  18. ^ "Wiley Instagram: The tracklisting for my new album "The Ascent"". Instagram. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  19. ^ "Twitter / EskiDance: My new album is called Wiley – The Ascent". Twitter. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  20. ^ "Wiley Instagram: The tracklisting for my new album "The Ascent"". Instagram. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  21. ^ "Wiley, Skepta & JME Premiere 'Can You Hear Me (Ayayaya)' Video". TalaTela.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  22. ^ "Can You Hear Me? (Ayayaya)". iTunes. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Ascent_(Wiley_album)&oldid=1204020996"