Wiley: Godfather II review – crisp grime bangers keep the don afloat

(Chasing the Art)If it’s anything like its cinematic namesake, this follow-up to Wiley’s 2017 album Godfather should be more complex and narratively ambitious than its predecessor. Unfortunately that doesn’t always turn out to be the case. In terms of sequencing, it is very similar, with an opening salvo of crisp grime bangers segueing into broader experiments. Been a While’s pestering repetition of “Eskiboy” is an annoying bit of brand management, though ...

Read full article Share article