Wiley cancels “pointless” album Godfather one month before release

The album was scheduled for release on September 2.

Wiley has cancelled his forthcoming album Godfather just one month before release, according to comments made in a tweet.

“I’m not dropping an album anymore,” he said. “Pointless I reckon.” The album was scheduled for release on September 2.

If anyone needs help with a project or Riddims or features holla me.Im here ready to help.

— Chasing The Art #BBK (@WileyUpdates) July 28, 2016

The follow-up to 2014’s Snakes & Ladders was reported to have been made up of 16 tracks, and comments made by Wiley suggested Stormzy was to make a guest appearance.

Godfather was supposed to precede both the grime veteran’s autobiography and an accompanying film. There’s no word on whether they’ve also been cancelled.

Update: Wiley says the album is still on

In a series of subsequent tweets Wiley has said the album is still on schedule for September 2, and will be preceded by two singles.

Watch the video for Wiley’s ‘Chasing the Art’, below.