inthemix | News | Wiley brings the grime down under

One of the foremost names in UK grime, Wiley will be rolling down under with his Rolex in January. The man is now a chart-friendly name thanks to his fast-spreading hit Wearing My Rolex, but his history goes far deeper than just that single.

Emerging from the London underground as part of the Roll Deep crew, Wiley is responsible for several landmark grime releases. He famously mentored Dizzee Rascal, before the pair began a (since-resolved) rivalry.

Having built an untouchable reputation as both a producer and MC, Wiley is set to release his next album, See Clear Now, in 2009. Expect to hear some of that new material in his hyped-up live shows this summer.

Wiley plays the following dates in January.

Fri Jan 16 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Sat Jan 17 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Wed Jan 21 – Meche Nightclub, Canberra
Thu Jan 22 – Prince Of Wales, Melbourne
Fri Jan 23 – Adelaide Uni Bar
Sat Jan 24 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
Sun Jan 25 – Zoo Nightclub, Brisbane

Stay tuned to ITM for updates.