The Ascent (Wiley album)

The Ascent
Studio album by
Wiley
Released1 April 2013[1]
Recorded2012–2013
Genre
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 Wiley. The album was released on 1 April 2013, by Warner Music Group and Boy Better Know, after being delayed twice.[2][3] The Ascent succeeds Evolve or Be Extinct which was released in January 2012. The album features a variety of experimental genres, varying from dance pop to grime.

The lead single "Heatwave", featuring Ms D, peaking at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Wiley's first number 1 as a solo artist. This was followed by "Can You Hear Me? (Ayayaya)" featuring Skepta, JME and Ms D, "Reload" featuring Chip and Ms D, all of which peaked in the top 10.[4]

  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]