Following the high-production gloss of 2013’s The Ascent, Wiley makes a reinvigorating return to his grime foundations. From the transatlantic trap bounce of “Lonely” to the psychedelic fogginess of “What’s On Ya Mind?”, Snakes & Ladders twists grime in compelling directions. Guest MCs include US heavyweight Cam’ron but it’s Wiley who shines brightest on the mic, picking through his career with entertaining braggadocio and hard-won wisdom–even offering young artists financial advice on the explosive, Skepta-produced “On a Level”.