HERITAGE: A Young Wiley Lays The Foundations Of Grime With Pay As U Go At Now Legendary Alexandra Palace Rave (2001)

HERITAGE: A Young Wiley Lays The Foundations Of Grime With Pay As U Go At Now Legendary Alexandra Palace Rave (2001)


May 04, 2018

Chances are you might already have seen the odd clip from this legendary Ally Pally rave, that featured So Solid Crew, Pay As U Go and DJ EZ back in 2001. Naturally, anything involving any of those names will be hungrily devoured by grime and garage fans, not least because of a standout appearance from the late, great Major Ace. 

Today, though, we're highlighting a very young Wiley who delivers a rapid-fire barrage of lyrics over the snappy instrumental from EZ. On a stage surrounded by unmistakably UKG flows, Wiley's proto-grime delivery stands out as a beacon that, looking back, was a potent sign of what was to come.




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