Chill Out Zone (album)
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Chill Out Zone was the up and coming eighth studio album
by UK grime artist Wiley
. However the album was released independently by Wiley on 12 July 2011 for digital download as an EP.
announced he would be working on a project with UK producer Jay Weathers in which he will release songs from him and Ed Sheeran
, Alexa Goddard
, Meleka
, Sinead Harnett, Cherri V and Opium. During the production stages of the project, Wiley decided the songs were good enough to be compiled into an album, and in May 2011 he revealed the project had now turned into his next album, titled Chill Out Zone.
The album is the first to display Wiley
's new genre which is a cross between RnB
, Hip Hop
and Grime called RnG - Rhythm n Grime (Pronounced 'Riddim n Grime'). On 8 July 2011, Wiley released his upcoming album "Chill Out Zone" as a free download via his Twitter account .
Wiley released two singles from this album: If I Could
featuring Ed Sheeran
and second single Seduction featuring singer Alexa Goddard
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by UK grime artist Wiley
Wiley (rapper)
Richard Kylea Cowie , better known by his stage name Wiley is a prolific British music producer, MC and recording artist, and rapper with roots from Trinidad...
. However the album was released independently by Wiley on 12 July 2011 for digital download as an EP.
Background and Development
On 8 March 2011, WileyWiley (rapper)
Richard Kylea Cowie , better known by his stage name Wiley is a prolific British music producer, MC and recording artist, and rapper with roots from Trinidad...
announced he would be working on a project with UK producer Jay Weathers in which he will release songs from him and Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter who is currently signed to Asylum / Atlantic Records. Sheeran broke through commercially in June 2011, when his debut single "The A Team" debuted at number 3 on the UK chart.-Early life:Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire to...
, Alexa Goddard
Alexa Goddard
Alexa Goddard is an English pop and R&B singer from Blackwater, Hampshire. Born in Camberley, Surrey, Goddard attended Yateley School before being spotted singing at a talent contest at the age of 14...
, Meleka
Meleka
Meleka is a singer/songwriter who first came to public attention after winning the annual talent competition HUGO Urban Rules in 2008. The event saw her performing for music industry experts and stars Estelle and ex-Mystique singer Sabrina Washington...
, Sinead Harnett, Cherri V and Opium. During the production stages of the project, Wiley decided the songs were good enough to be compiled into an album, and in May 2011 he revealed the project had now turned into his next album, titled Chill Out Zone.
The album is the first to display Wiley
Wiley
Wiley may refer to:* Wiley, Colorado, a U.S. town* Wiley-Kaserne, a district of the city of Neu-Ulm, Germany* Wiley College, a college in Texas founded by Isaac Wiley* Wiley Rein LLP, a U.S. Law Firm...
's new genre which is a cross between RnB
RNB
RNB is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below:* Nankai Broadcasting – , a broadcasting station in Ehime Prefecture, Japan* Rhythm and blues* Contemporary R&B* Russian National Library...
, Hip Hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
and Grime called RnG - Rhythm n Grime (Pronounced 'Riddim n Grime'). On 8 July 2011, Wiley released his upcoming album "Chill Out Zone" as a free download via his Twitter account .
Wiley released two singles from this album: If I Could
If I Could (song)
"If I Could" is a single by UK grime artist Wiley featuring Ed Sheeran It is the second single released from his album Chill Out Zone It was released on 15 May 2011 as a Digital download.- Music video :The music video was uploaded to YouTube on 1 May 2011...
featuring Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter who is currently signed to Asylum / Atlantic Records. Sheeran broke through commercially in June 2011, when his debut single "The A Team" debuted at number 3 on the UK chart.-Early life:Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire to...
and second single Seduction featuring singer Alexa Goddard
Alexa Goddard
Alexa Goddard is an English pop and R&B singer from Blackwater, Hampshire. Born in Camberley, Surrey, Goddard attended Yateley School before being spotted singing at a talent contest at the age of 14...
.
Track listing
Confirmed Track listing.External links
- http://www.rwdmag.com/2011/06/wiley-reveals-chill-out-zone-tracklist/
- http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/musicvideos/a319933/wiley-ft-ed-sheeran-if-i-could.html
- http://www.rwdmag.com/2011/06/wiley-wileyartist-ft-keyz-out-the-box-snippet-audio
- http://musicremedy.com/w/wiley/songs/out-the-box-ft-keyz-54245.html