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{{short description|British rapper (born 1998)}} |
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| years_active = 2014–present |
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* [[British hip hop|UK rap]] |
* [[British hip hop|UK rap]] |
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* [[trap music|trap]] |
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* [[UK drill]]<ref name="NMEpp"/> |
* [[UK drill]]<ref name="NMEpp"/> |
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* [[pop rap]]<ref>{{Cite |
* [[pop rap]]<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Lipshutz |first=Jason |date=2023-11-10 |title=Friday Music Guide: New Music From Dua Lipa, The Kid LAROI, PinkPantheress and More |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/friday-music-guide-dua-lipa-the-kid-laroi-pinkpantheress-1235468346/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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'''Oakley Neil Caesar-Su'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukhtar |first=Amel |date=2023-03-23 |title=From The Archive: Central Cee, The |
'''Oakley Neil Caesar-Su'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukhtar |first=Amel |date=2023-03-23 |title=From The Archive: Central Cee, The UK's Emperor Of Rap, Clears Up Your Misconceptions |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/central-cee-interview-2023 |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB}}</ref> (born 4 June 1998), known professionally as '''Central Cee''', is a British rapper and songwriter from [[Shepherd's Bush]], [[London]].<ref name="NMEpp" /> He rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of the singles "Day in the Life" and "Loading".<ref name="Scott">{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jimi |date=10 March 2021 |title=How Central Cee finally achieved greatness |url=https://grmdaily.com/how-central-cee-achieved-greatness/ |access-date=11 January 2023 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref> His first mixtape, ''[[Wild West (mixtape)|Wild West]]'' (2021), debuted at number two on the [[UK Albums Chart]], while his second, ''[[23 (mixtape)|23]]'' (2022), debuted atop the chart.<ref name="OCC">Peaks in the UK: |
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* All except noted: {{Cite web|title=CENTRAL CEE {{!}} full Official Chart History|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58226/central-cee/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110193834/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58226/central-cee/|archive-date=10 November 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]}} |
* All except noted: {{Cite web|title=CENTRAL CEE {{!}} full Official Chart History|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58226/central-cee/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110193834/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58226/central-cee/|archive-date=10 November 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]}} |
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* "The Great Escape": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/60138/blanco-central-cee/|title=Blanco/Central Cee {{!}} full Official Chart History|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=8 May 2021}}</ref> |
* "The Great Escape": {{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/60138/blanco-central-cee/|title=Blanco/Central Cee {{!}} full Official Chart History|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=8 May 2021}}</ref> |
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Central Cee achieved further success with his single "[[Doja (Central Cee song)|Doja]]" |
Central Cee achieved further success with his 2022 single "[[Doja (Central Cee song)|Doja]]", which peaked at number two on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and became the most-streamed UK rap song in [[Spotify]] history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wynter |first=Courtney |date=29 July 2022 |title=Central Cee's "Doja" Debuts At Number 2 In UK Singles Chart |url=https://grmdaily.com/central-cee-doja-uk-singles-chart-number-2/ |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Keith |first=James |title=Central Cee Makes UK Chart History, Shouts Out Giggs,Skepta, Krept and Konan and D-Block Europe For Early Influence |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/central-cee-makes-uk-chart-history-shouts-out-skepta |access-date=2023-07-12 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Keith |first=James |title=Central Cee Drops Surprise 'No More Leaks' EP, Leads With "One Up" Video |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/central-cee-no-more-leaks |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> In June 2023, he released the single "[[Sprinter (song)|Sprinter]]" (with [[Dave (rapper)|Dave]]), which became his first [[Lists of UK Singles Chart number ones|UK number-one]] single and preceded their collaborative EP, ''[[Split Decision (EP)|Split Decision]]'' (2023).<ref name="officialcharts.com">{{Cite web |title=Dave & Central Cee make record-breaking debut at Number 1 with Sprinter |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/record-breaker-dave-central-cee-debut-at-number-1-with-sprinter-duo-land-biggest-streaming-week-for-any-rap-song-in-uk-chart-history__39527/ |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}</ref> The song also became the longest-running number-one rap song in the UK, holding the position for 10 weeks.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Brandle |first=Lars |date=2023-08-07 |title=Dave and Central Cee's 'Sprinter' Snags U.K. Chart Record |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/dave-central-cee-sprinter-uk-chart-record-1235385947/ |access-date=2023-08-18 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> His debut studio album, ''[[Can't Rush Greatness]]'', is scheduled to be released in early 2025 through [[Columbia Records]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Oakley Neil Caesar-Su was born on 4 June 1998 |
Oakley Neil Caesar-Su was born on 4 June 1998 in [[Ladbroke Grove]], London to an English mother and a [[Guyana|Guyanese]] father with [[Chinese Guyanese|Chinese]] ancestry.<ref name="vogue.co.uk">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-23 |title=Central Cee, The UK's Emperor Of Rap, Clears Up Your Misconceptions |url=https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/central-cee-interview-2023 |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=British Vogue |language=en-GB|quote=“My dad’s Guyanese and Chinese, and my mum’s English,” he says, hesitating before he answers.}}</ref> His mother Rachel Caesar met his father at age 15 and began dating him against her parents' wishes, subsequently getting cut off financially.<ref name=":0" /> When Caesar-Su was seven, his parents separated and he began living with his mother and two younger brothers in [[Shepherd's Bush]]. He has an additional half-brother.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee Interview: "I Don't Want To Be Boxed In As A Drill Rapper" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/central-cee-interview |access-date=13 February 2023 |website=Complex}}</ref><ref name="vogue.co.uk"/> One of his brothers is Juke Caesar, who appeared on the ''23'' mixtape under the name "Lil Bro".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Ihaza |first=Jeff |date=10 May 2022 |title=Central Cee on U.K. Drill's Global Audience: 'It's Up to Us to Keep it Alive' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/central-cee-interview-uk-rap-new-mixtape-1347911/ |access-date=5 February 2023 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> As a child, Caesar-Su would write poetry and raps, which he would then show to his mother and social worker.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-14 |title=Where Is Central Cee? |url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/central-cee-interview/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Highsnobiety |language=en}}</ref> |
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When Caesar-Su visited his father, he would be shown American hip-hop.<ref>{{Cite news|date=17 March 2021|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/central-cee-big-sean-endorsed-west-london-rapper-whose-career-finally-thrived-during-lockdown-2901774|title=Central Cee: Big Sean-endorsed West London rapper whose career finally thrived during lockdown|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref> He would also be exposed to [[reggae]] and [[dancehall]] when he attended [[Notting Hill Carnival]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee interview: "Cench" on his mixtape, 23 |url=https://theface.com/music/central-cee-cench-23-mixtape-rap-hip-hop-drill-ybeez-volume4-issue10 |access-date=13 February 2023 |website=The Face |date=17 February 2022 |language=en-gb}}</ref> Caesar-Su has stated that he kept to himself in school, but would occasionally misbehave and lose his temper. He went to the same school as rapper [[Digga D]], being 2 years his senior.<ref>{{Citation|title=Digga D went School with Central Cee and says he's Cappin/Lying!!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq1kdTvX1W0|language=en|access-date=24 May 2021}}</ref> Caesar-Su left school at age 16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cline |first=Georgette|date=2023-07-07 |title=Central Cee - 2023 XXL Freshman Interview and ABCs |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/central-cee/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}</ref> |
When Caesar-Su visited his father, he would be shown American hip-hop.<ref>{{Cite news|date=17 March 2021|url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/central-cee-big-sean-endorsed-west-london-rapper-whose-career-finally-thrived-during-lockdown-2901774|title=Central Cee: Big Sean-endorsed West London rapper whose career finally thrived during lockdown|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref> He would also be exposed to [[reggae]] and [[dancehall]] when he attended [[Notting Hill Carnival]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee interview: "Cench" on his mixtape, 23 |url=https://theface.com/music/central-cee-cench-23-mixtape-rap-hip-hop-drill-ybeez-volume4-issue10 |access-date=13 February 2023 |website=The Face |date=17 February 2022 |language=en-gb}}</ref> Caesar-Su has stated that he kept to himself in school, but would occasionally misbehave and lose his temper. He went to the same school as rapper [[Digga D]], being 2 years his senior.<ref>{{Citation|title=Digga D went School with Central Cee and says he's Cappin/Lying!!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq1kdTvX1W0|language=en|access-date=24 May 2021}}</ref> Caesar-Su left school at age 16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cline |first=Georgette|date=2023-07-07 |title=Central Cee - 2023 XXL Freshman Interview and ABCs |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/central-cee/ |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}</ref> |
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Caesar-Su began recording music around this time after being inspired by a friend who took him to a recording studio.<ref name="vogue.co.uk"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-14 |title=Where Is Central Cee? |url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/central-cee-interview/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Highsnobiety |language=en}}</ref> He worked at a shoe store for three weeks before finding out his wage and quitting.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Central Cee: The Party-Starting Rapper Injecting Fun into Drill|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ad973/central-cee-the-party-starting-rapper-injecting-fun-into-drill|access-date=24 May 2021|website=www.vice.com|date=15 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Caesar-Su eventually turned to selling drugs to earn money, stating, "When you're coming from where I'm coming from, everybody from all walks of life, nine times out of 10, they had to do that. It's like learning to ride a bike."<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Pearce |first=Sheldon |date=7 April 2023 |title=Central Cee, the UK's biggest rap star: 'I have survivor's guilt. I don't feel I deserve this' |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/apr/07/central-cee-interview |access-date=14 April 2023 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Caesar-Su made an early public appearance on a now-deleted episode of [[Charlie Sloth]]'s ''Fire in the Streets'' series in 2014, where he adopted the rapper name "Central Cee" (first listed as Central C).<ref name="Scott"/> His first song appearance was on the "Ain't On Nuttin Remix" alongside [[J Hus]] and more in January 2015.<ref>{{Citation|title=Ain't On Nuttin Remix - Bonkaz, J Hus, Reeko, Yung Reeks, Wholagun, Bully, Central C & Shower Malik|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIi6xrK3b6M|language=en|access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref> He released his "StreetHeat Freestyle" in February of the same year.<ref>{{Citation|title=Central Cee - #StreetHeat Freestyle [@Central_Cee] {{!}} Link Up TV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BcfYfAgy4k|language=en|access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref> In 2015, Central Cee appeared on music platform BL@CKBOX and performed verses to [[Tupac Shakur|Tupac]] instrumentals alongside MoWest.<ref name="grmdaily.com">{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jimi |date=10 March 2021 |title=How Central Cee finally achieved greatness |url=https://grmdaily.com/how-central-cee-achieved-greatness/ |access-date=7 January 2023 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref> In February 2016, Central Cee was featured alongside [[Dave (rapper)|Dave]] and others on the remix to the song "Spirit Bomb" by [[AJ Tracey]].<ref>{{Citation |title=AJ Tracey - Spirit Bomb (Remix) ft. Dave, PK, Merky Ace, Cadell, Capo Lee & more |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfyyBM8XmyQ |access-date=13 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He later released the single "Pull Up" in August 2016.<ref>{{Citation|title=Central Cee - PULL UP|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbspSIXSmlU|language=en|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> Central Cee released his first projects, the EP ''17'', and the now-deleted EPs ''Nostalgia'' and ''CS Vol. 1'' in 2017.<ref name="Stereoboard">{{cite web|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/central-cee-tickets|title=Central Cee Tickets, Tour Dates & Concerts 2021/2022|website=Stereoboard|access-date=19 March 2021|quote=He released his debut album, '17', in 2017 and will follow it up with 'Wild wesst' in March 2021.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee |url=https://soundcloud.com/centralcee |access-date=7 January 2023 |website=SoundCloud |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=CS, Vol. 1 |date=1 September 2017 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1rIPmtevHOAkHhyXzeU20b |language=en |access-date=25 February 2023}}</ref> His "Next Up?" freestyle was released in October 2019, following a number of singles that released that year.<ref>{{Citation|title=Central Cee - Next Up? [S2.E39] {{!}} @MixtapeMadness|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bSCrxy0DMU|language=en|access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref><ref name="grmdaily.com"/> |
Caesar-Su made an early public appearance on a now-deleted episode of [[Charlie Sloth]]'s ''Fire in the Streets'' series in 2014, where he adopted the rapper name "Central Cee" (first listed as Central C).<ref name="Scott"/> His first song appearance was on the "Ain't On Nuttin Remix" alongside [[J Hus]] and more in January 2015.<ref>{{Citation|title=Ain't On Nuttin Remix - Bonkaz, J Hus, Reeko, Yung Reeks, Wholagun, Bully, Central C & Shower Malik|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIi6xrK3b6M|language=en|access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref> He released his "StreetHeat Freestyle" in February of the same year.<ref>{{Citation|title=Central Cee - #StreetHeat Freestyle [@Central_Cee] {{!}} Link Up TV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BcfYfAgy4k|language=en|access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref> In 2015, Central Cee appeared on music platform BL@CKBOX and performed verses to [[Tupac Shakur|Tupac]] instrumentals alongside MoWest.<ref name="grmdaily.com">{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jimi |date=10 March 2021 |title=How Central Cee finally achieved greatness |url=https://grmdaily.com/how-central-cee-achieved-greatness/ |access-date=7 January 2023 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref> In February 2016, Central Cee was featured alongside [[Dave (rapper)|Dave]] and others on the remix to the song "Spirit Bomb" by [[AJ Tracey]].<ref>{{Citation |title=AJ Tracey - Spirit Bomb (Remix) ft. Dave, PK, Merky Ace, Cadell, Capo Lee & more |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfyyBM8XmyQ |access-date=13 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He later released the single "Pull Up" in August 2016.<ref>{{Citation|title=Central Cee - PULL UP|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbspSIXSmlU|language=en|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> Central Cee released his first projects, the EP ''17'', and the now-deleted EPs ''Nostalgia'' and ''CS Vol. 1'' in 2017.<ref name="Stereoboard">{{cite web|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/central-cee-tickets|title=Central Cee Tickets, Tour Dates & Concerts 2021/2022|website=Stereoboard|access-date=19 March 2021|quote=He released his debut album, '17', in 2017 and will follow it up with 'Wild wesst' in March 2021.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee |url=https://soundcloud.com/centralcee |access-date=7 January 2023 |website=SoundCloud |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=CS, Vol. 1 |date=1 September 2017 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1rIPmtevHOAkHhyXzeU20b |language=en |access-date=25 February 2023}}</ref> His "Next Up?" freestyle was released in October 2019, following a number of singles that released that year.<ref>{{Citation|title=Central Cee - Next Up? [S2.E39] {{!}} @MixtapeMadness|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bSCrxy0DMU|language=en|access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref><ref name="grmdaily.com"/> |
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===2020–2023: ''Wild West'', ''23'', and ''Split Decision''=== |
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[[File:Central Cee in 2020.png|thumb|365x365px|Central Cee performing his “Mad About Bars” freestyle in 2020]] |
[[File:Central Cee in 2020.png|thumb|365x365px|Central Cee performing his “Mad About Bars” freestyle in 2020]] |
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Central Cee met his future manager YBeeez in 2019, who encouraged him to pursue music further.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Central Cee Interview: Blowing Up During COVID, West London Upbringing, Drake & Big Sean CoSigns|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmZr6qKuw3Q|language=en|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> After switching from [[auto-tuned]] hip hop to a style similar to [[UK drill]], Central Cee released his breakout single "Day in the Life" on 14 June 2020. He followed it up with "Molly" in July, and achieved further success with the single "Loading", released on 22 October 2020. The music videos for the three tracks were released by [[GRM Daily]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wynter|first=Courtney|date=22 October 2020|title=Premiere: Central Cee Unleashes New Banger "Loading"|url=http://grmdaily.com/video/central-cee-loading|access-date=10 November 2020|website=GRM Daily - Grime, Rap music and Culture}}</ref> "Loading" and February 2021's "Commitment Issues" both reached the top 20 of the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/mar/12/central-cee-wild-west-review|title=Central Cee: Wild West review – gritty street-level drill from magnetic talent|work=[[The Guardian]]|last=Pritchard|first=Will|date=12 March 2021|access-date=19 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=loading {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/loading/|access-date=16 January 2021|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|language=en}}</ref> Central Cee [[self-released]] his debut mixtape ''[[Wild West (mixtape)|Wild West]]'' in March 2021, which debuted at number two on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and number one on the [[UK R&B Album Chart|UK R&B Albums Chart]].<ref name="OCC" /> |
Central Cee met his future manager YBeeez in 2019, who encouraged him to pursue music further.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Central Cee Interview: Blowing Up During COVID, West London Upbringing, Drake & Big Sean CoSigns|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmZr6qKuw3Q|language=en|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref> After switching from [[auto-tuned]] hip hop to a style similar to [[UK drill]], Central Cee released his breakout single "Day in the Life" on 14 June 2020. He followed it up with "Molly" in July, and achieved further success with the single "Loading", released on 22 October 2020. The music videos for the three tracks were released by [[GRM Daily]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wynter|first=Courtney|date=22 October 2020|title=Premiere: Central Cee Unleashes New Banger "Loading"|url=http://grmdaily.com/video/central-cee-loading|access-date=10 November 2020|website=GRM Daily - Grime, Rap music and Culture}}</ref> "Loading" and February 2021's "Commitment Issues" both reached the top 20 of the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/mar/12/central-cee-wild-west-review|title=Central Cee: Wild West review – gritty street-level drill from magnetic talent|work=[[The Guardian]]|last=Pritchard|first=Will|date=12 March 2021|access-date=19 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=loading {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/loading/|access-date=16 January 2021|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|language=en}}</ref> Central Cee [[self-released]] his debut mixtape ''[[Wild West (mixtape)|Wild West]]'' in March 2021, which debuted at number two on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and number one on the [[UK R&B Album Chart|UK R&B Albums Chart]].<ref name="OCC" /> |
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===2021–2022: ''23'' and ''No More Leaks''=== |
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In September 2021,<ref name=RetailTherapy>{{cite news |last1=Lavin |first1=Will |title=Central Cee opts for a dose of 'Retail Therapy' on his latest single |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/central-cee-opts-for-a-dose-of-retail-therapy-on-his-latest-single-3132739 |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=[[NME]] |date=7 January 2022}}</ref> the single "[[Obsessed with You]]" reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart,<ref name="OCC"/> and would become the lead single to his second mixtape, ''23'', announced in November 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=W |first1=Courtney |title=Central Cee Announces Brand-New Mixtape '23' |url=https://grmdaily.com/central-cee-23-mixtape-announced/ |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=[[GRM Daily]] |date=25 November 2021}}</ref> Central Cee's Daily Duppy was released on Christmas of 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Central Cee delivers "Daily Duppy" freestyle|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-12-28/146112/central-cee-daily-duppy/|access-date=10 January 2022|website=REVOLT|language=en-US}}</ref> The second and third singles from the mixtape, "Retail Therapy" and "Cold Shoulder", were released on 6 and 27 January 2022.<ref name=RetailTherapy/><ref name=ColdShoulder>{{cite news |last1=Peters |first1=Daniel |title=Central Cee releases new single 'Cold Shoulder', shares details of '23' mixtape |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/central-cee-releases-new-single-cold-shoulder-shares-details-of-23-mixtape-3150346 |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=[[NME]]|date=31 January 2022}}</ref> On 25 February 2022, ''[[23 (mixtape)|23]]'' was released and became his first number one on the UK Albums Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://diymag.com/2022/02/25/central-cee-23-mixtape-review|title=Central Cee - 23 review|first=Alisdair|last=Grice|date=24 February 2022|website=diymag.com|access-date=24 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=W |first=Courtney |date=4 March 2022 |title=Central Cee Lands His First UK Number 1 With '23' |url=https://grmdaily.com/central-cee-23-number-1-uk-album-charts/ |access-date=16 January 2023 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
In September 2021,<ref name=RetailTherapy>{{cite news |last1=Lavin |first1=Will |title=Central Cee opts for a dose of 'Retail Therapy' on his latest single |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/central-cee-opts-for-a-dose-of-retail-therapy-on-his-latest-single-3132739 |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=[[NME]] |date=7 January 2022}}</ref> the single "[[Obsessed with You]]" reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart,<ref name="OCC"/> and would become the lead single to his second mixtape, ''23'', announced in November 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=W |first1=Courtney |title=Central Cee Announces Brand-New Mixtape '23' |url=https://grmdaily.com/central-cee-23-mixtape-announced/ |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=[[GRM Daily]] |date=25 November 2021}}</ref> Central Cee's Daily Duppy was released on Christmas of 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Central Cee delivers "Daily Duppy" freestyle|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-12-28/146112/central-cee-daily-duppy/|access-date=10 January 2022|website=REVOLT|language=en-US}}</ref> The second and third singles from the mixtape, "Retail Therapy" and "Cold Shoulder", were released on 6 and 27 January 2022.<ref name=RetailTherapy/><ref name=ColdShoulder>{{cite news |last1=Peters |first1=Daniel |title=Central Cee releases new single 'Cold Shoulder', shares details of '23' mixtape |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/central-cee-releases-new-single-cold-shoulder-shares-details-of-23-mixtape-3150346 |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=[[NME]]|date=31 January 2022}}</ref> On 25 February 2022, ''[[23 (mixtape)|23]]'' was released and became his first number one on the UK Albums Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://diymag.com/2022/02/25/central-cee-23-mixtape-review|title=Central Cee - 23 review|first=Alisdair|last=Grice|date=24 February 2022|website=diymag.com|access-date=24 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=W |first=Courtney |date=4 March 2022 |title=Central Cee Lands His First UK Number 1 With '23' |url=https://grmdaily.com/central-cee-23-number-1-uk-album-charts/ |access-date=16 January 2023 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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Following previews at concerts and on social media, his single "[[Doja (Central Cee song)|Doja]]" released on 21 July 2022 alongside a music video directed by [[Cole Bennett]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee Becomes First UK Act To Appear On Lyrical Lemonade With "Doja" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/central-cee-doja |access-date=26 July 2022 |website=Complex}}</ref> It became his highest charting song of his career, debuting at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58226/central-cee/ |access-date=30 July 2022 |website=www.officialcharts.com}}</ref> The song also reached number 12 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=devops |date=2 January 2013 |title=Bubbling Under Hot 100 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/ |access-date=13 August 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> On 14 October 2022, Central Cee [[Surprise album|surprise released]] his EP ''[[No More Leaks]]'', which was supported by the single "[[One Up]]" which released the day before.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee Drops Surprise 'No More Leaks' EP, Leads With "One Up" Video |url=https://www.complex.com/music/central-cee-no-more-leaks |access-date=14 October 2022 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> On 16 December 2022, he released the single "[[Let Go (Central Cee song)|Let Go]]", which samples the [[Passenger (singer)|Passenger]] single "[[Let Her Go]]" and peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2022 |title=Central Cee Is All About Love in His New Song "Let Go" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/12/central-cee-let-go-new-single-passenger-sample |access-date=18 December 2022 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> In 2022, Central Cee became the first UK rapper to achieve 1 billion [[Spotify]] streams in a single year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DAILY |first=GRM |date=2 December 2022 |title=Central Cee becomes first UK rapper to achieve 1 billion Spotify streams in 1 year |url=https://grmdaily.com/central-cee-1-billion-streams-1-year/ |access-date=21 January 2023 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref> On 9 February 2023, he released the single "Me & You".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee Samples A 2000s Slow Jam For "Me & You", Just In Time For Valentine's Day |url=https://www.complex.com/music/central-cee-me-and-you |access-date=12 February 2023 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> |
Following previews at concerts and on social media, his single "[[Doja (Central Cee song)|Doja]]" released on 21 July 2022 alongside a music video directed by [[Cole Bennett]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee Becomes First UK Act To Appear On Lyrical Lemonade With "Doja" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/central-cee-doja |access-date=26 July 2022 |website=Complex}}</ref> It became his highest charting song of his career, debuting at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/58226/central-cee/ |access-date=30 July 2022 |website=www.officialcharts.com}}</ref> The song also reached number 12 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=devops |date=2 January 2013 |title=Bubbling Under Hot 100 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/ |access-date=13 August 2022 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> On 14 October 2022, Central Cee [[Surprise album|surprise released]] his EP ''[[No More Leaks]]'', which was supported by the single "[[One Up (song)|One Up]]" which released the day before.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee Drops Surprise 'No More Leaks' EP, Leads With "One Up" Video |url=https://www.complex.com/music/central-cee-no-more-leaks |access-date=14 October 2022 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> On 16 December 2022, he released the single "[[Let Go (Central Cee song)|Let Go]]", which samples the [[Passenger (singer)|Passenger]] single "[[Let Her Go]]" and peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2022 |title=Central Cee Is All About Love in His New Song "Let Go" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/12/central-cee-let-go-new-single-passenger-sample |access-date=18 December 2022 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> In 2022, Central Cee became the first UK rapper to achieve 1 billion [[Spotify]] streams in a single year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DAILY |first=GRM |date=2 December 2022 |title=Central Cee becomes first UK rapper to achieve 1 billion Spotify streams in 1 year |url=https://grmdaily.com/central-cee-1-billion-streams-1-year/ |access-date=21 January 2023 |website=GRM Daily |language=en-GB}}</ref> On 9 February 2023, he released the single "Me & You".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee Samples A 2000s Slow Jam For "Me & You", Just In Time For Valentine's Day |url=https://www.complex.com/music/central-cee-me-and-you |access-date=12 February 2023 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 1 June 2023, Central Cee and Dave released the joint single "[[Sprinter (song)|Sprinter]]".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2023 |title=Central Cee and Dave Connect for "Sprinter" MV |url=https://hypebeast.com/2023/6/central-cee-dave-sprinter-music-video-info |access-date=5 June 2023 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> It was the lead single to their collaborative EP ''[[Split Decision (EP)|Split Decision]]'', which was surprise-released on 4 June. "Sprinter" became Central Cee's first number-one single, and broke the record for the biggest streaming week for a rap song in UK history.<ref name="officialcharts.com"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Kyann-Sian |date=8 June 2023 |title=Dave and Central Cee's 'Sprinter' is Spotify UK's most-streamed song in a single day in 2023 so far |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/dave-and-central-cee-sprinter-is-spotify-uk-most-streamed-song-in-a-single-day-in-2023-so-far-3452500 |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> The single also broke the record for the longest running number-one rap single in the UK.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Brandle |first=Lars |date=2023-08-07 |title=Dave and Central Cee's 'Sprinter' Snags U.K. Chart Record |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/dave-central-cee-sprinter-uk-chart-record-1235385947/ |access-date=2023-08-18 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> In late June, Central Cee appeared on [[XXL (magazine)|''XXL'']] magazine's 2023 Freshman Class.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woods |first=Aleia|date=21 June 2023 |title=2023 XXL Freshman Class Revealed |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/2023-xxl-freshman-class-revealed/ |access-date=21 June 2023 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}</ref> Days later, it was announced that he had signed to [[Columbia Records]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aswad |first=Jem |date=22 June 2023 |title=Hotly Tipped U.K. Rapper Central Cee Signs With Columbia Records |url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/central-cee-signs-with-columbia-records-1235652119 |access-date=22 June 2023 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> On 21 July, Central Cee released his "[[On the Radar Freestyle]]" with [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref name="radar">{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2023-07-21 |title=Drake & Central Cee Link Up for 'On The Radar' Freestyle: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/drake-central-cee-on-the-radar-freestyle-1235376629/ |access-date=2023-07-22 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> The track debuted at number 80 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], becoming his first song to reach the chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2023-08-08 |title=Hot 100 First-Timers: Central Cee Scores First Entry With Drake Collab 'On the Radar Freestyle' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/hot-100-first-timers-central-cee-first-entry-drake-collab-on-the-radar-freestyle-1235387050/ |access-date=2023-08-09 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 20 October, Central Cee was featured on a song alongside Australian rapper [[The Kid LAROI]] and Korean pop star [[Jungkook]] called "[[Too Much (The Kid Laroi, Jungkook and Central Cee song)|Too Much]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keith |first=James |title=The Kid LAROI Recruits Central Cee & Jung Kook For New Single "Too Much" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/james-keith/the-kid-laroi-central-cee-jung-kook-too-much |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref>On 21 December 2023, Central Cee released the single "Entrapaneur".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-21 |title=Central Cee Shares New Song "Entrapreneur": Listen |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2246143/central-cee-entrapreneur/music/ |access-date=2023-12-25 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 1 June 2023, Central Cee and Dave released the joint single "[[Sprinter (song)|Sprinter]]".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2023 |title=Central Cee and Dave Connect for "Sprinter" MV |url=https://hypebeast.com/2023/6/central-cee-dave-sprinter-music-video-info |access-date=5 June 2023 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> It was the lead single to their collaborative EP ''[[Split Decision (EP)|Split Decision]]'', which was surprise-released on 4 June. "Sprinter" became Central Cee's first number-one single, and broke the record for the biggest streaming week for a rap song in UK history.<ref name="officialcharts.com"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Kyann-Sian |date=8 June 2023 |title=Dave and Central Cee's 'Sprinter' is Spotify UK's most-streamed song in a single day in 2023 so far |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/dave-and-central-cee-sprinter-is-spotify-uk-most-streamed-song-in-a-single-day-in-2023-so-far-3452500 |access-date=9 June 2023 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> The single also broke the record for the longest running number-one rap single in the UK.<ref>{{Cite |
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| ⚫ | On 20 October, Central Cee was featured on a song alongside Australian rapper [[The Kid LAROI]] and Korean pop star [[Jungkook]] called "[[Too Much (The Kid Laroi, Jungkook and Central Cee song)|Too Much]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keith |first=James |title=The Kid LAROI Recruits Central Cee & Jung Kook For New Single |
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===2024–present: ''Can't Rush Greatness''=== |
===2024–present: ''Can't Rush Greatness''=== |
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On 11 February 2024, he released the single "I Will".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-22 |title=Central Cee Makes A Romantic-ish Overture With |
On 11 February 2024, he released the single "I Will".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-22 |title=Central Cee Makes A Romantic-ish Overture With 'I Will,' His First Song Of 2024 |url=https://uproxx.com/music/central-cee-i-will-video/ |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}</ref> On 5 April 2024, he appeared on [[J. Cole]]'s surprise mixtape ''[[Might Delete Later]]'' on the track "H.Y.B" alongside [[Bas (rapper)|Bas]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dionne |first=Zach |title=J. Cole Surprises Fans With 'Might Delete Later' f/ Cam'ron, Gucci Mane, and More |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/zach-dionne/j-cole-might-delete-later |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> In May 2024, he released a [[Grime music|grime]] song on YouTube titled "CC Freestyle". On 23 May, he released the track "[[Band4Band]]" alongside [[Lil Baby]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Diaz |first=Angel |date=2024-05-24 |title=Watch Central Cee & Lil Baby Go 'BAND4BAND' In Fiery New Video |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/central-cee-lil-baby-band4band-video-1235692645/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=2024-05-24 |title=Central Cee & Lil Baby Go "BAND4BAND" On Aggressive Drill Banger |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/806413-band4band-central-cee-lil-baby-hip-hop-news |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}</ref> The track debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 22 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming his highest entry on the latter. Two weeks later, the track reached number 18 on the Hot 100.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Lil Baby {{!}} Biography, Music & News |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-baby/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-02 |title=Official Singles Chart Top 100 on 31/5/2024 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/ |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}</ref> On 20 June 2024, he appeared on the joint track "Wave" with Nigerian singer [[Asake]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Interviews |first1=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & |last2=Murray |first2=Robin |date=2024-06-21 |title=Asake, Central Cee Combine On 'Wave' - It's A Flex {{!}} News |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/asake-central-cee-combine-on-wave-its-a-flex/ |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-23 |title=Central Cee and Asake Set Sail on New Track "Waves" |url=https://hypebeast.com/2024/6/central-cee-asake-wave-new-track-music-video |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> On 11 July 2024, Central Cee featured on [[Ice Spice]]’s single "[[Did It First]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Millman |first=Ethan |date=2024-07-12 |title=Ice Spice, Central Cee Trade Cheating Secrets in 'Did It First' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ice-spice-central-cee-did-it-first-video-1235058734/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> The track’s rollout sparked controversy and unsound dating rumors between the two.<ref>{{Cite web |last=mahadevan |first=tara |title=Ice Spice On Central Cee: 'We're Just Twins' |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/ice-spice-single-central-cee-dating-rumors |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> Central Cee followed this up with the single “Gen Z Luv” on 26 July.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Interviews |first1=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & |last2=Murray |first2=Robin |date=2024-07-26 |title=Central Cee Shares New Rocket 'gen z luv' {{!}} News |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/central-cee-shares-new-rocket-gen-z-luv/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews |language=en-GB}}</ref> In the song’s music video, his forthcoming album ''Can’t Rush Greatness'' was announced.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horvath |first=Zachary |date=2024-07-26 |title=Central Cee Says "Gen Z Luv" Is The Wave On Newest Single |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/828528-central-cee-gen-z-luv-stream |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Fashion == |
== Fashion == |
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Central Cee is known for his style of fashion which usually features [[Tracksuit|tracksuits]], [[Down jacket|puffer jackets]], and skull caps, items commonly associated with British [[streetwear]] culture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dazed |date=2023-11-10 |title=PinkPantheress and Central Cee are |
Central Cee is known for his style of fashion which usually features [[Tracksuit|tracksuits]], [[Down jacket|puffer jackets]], and skull caps, items commonly associated with British [[streetwear]] culture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dazed |date=2023-11-10 |title=PinkPantheress and Central Cee are Britain's anti-fashion icons |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/61316/1/pinkpantheress-central-cee-nice-to-meet-you-new-music-video-heaven-knows |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Dazed |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-24 |title=Central Cee's Syna Brand Is Pure Roadman |url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/central-cee-syna-brand/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Highsnobiety |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dunne |first=Brendan |title=Central Cee Has a Nike Tech Fleece Collab Coming |url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/a/brendan-dunne/central-cee-nike-tech-fleece-collaboration |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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In 2023, Central Cee launched the streetwear brand Syna World. The brand's [[guerrilla marketing]] techniques have been compared to fellow UK brands such as Corteiz and Trapstar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chitrakorn |first=Kati |date=2023-10-30 |title=Inside Syna World, the viral streetwear brand from Central Cee |url=https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/inside-syna-world-the-viral-streetwear-brand-from-central-cee |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Vogue Business |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=Central Cee's Syna Imprint Unveils New Graphic-Heavy Streetwear Collection |url=https://hypebeast.com/2023/10/central-cee-syna-world-new-collection-campaign |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> |
In 2023, Central Cee launched the streetwear brand Syna World. The brand's [[guerrilla marketing]] techniques have been compared to fellow UK brands such as Corteiz and Trapstar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chitrakorn |first=Kati |date=2023-10-30 |title=Inside Syna World, the viral streetwear brand from Central Cee |url=https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/inside-syna-world-the-viral-streetwear-brand-from-central-cee |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Vogue Business |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=Central Cee's Syna Imprint Unveils New Graphic-Heavy Streetwear Collection |url=https://hypebeast.com/2023/10/central-cee-syna-world-new-collection-campaign |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> He collaborated with the football club [[Paris Saint-Germain FC|Paris-Saint-Germain]] to make a custom kit in September 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-27 |title=PSG collaborate with Central Cee for new third kit |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/psg-collaborate-central-cee-third-154700127.html |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2024, Central Cee and Syna World collaborated with [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] to release a Tech Fleece tracksuit and [[Nike Air Max|Air Max]] 95's. It was put on sale on JD Sports and the Nike website.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alex |date=2024-10-24 |title=An Iconic Collab: Nike x Central Cee {{!}} Just Launched |url=https://blog.jdsports.co.uk/an-iconic-collab-nike-x-central-cee/ |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=JD UK Blog |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Interviews |first1=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & |last2=Soormally |first2=Sabrina |date=2024-10-24 |title=Central Cee Designs Debut Collection For Nike and Syna World {{!}} Fashion |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/fashion/central-cee-designs-debut-collection-for-nike-and-syna-world/ |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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Central Cee made his modeling debut for [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] X [[Nocta]] collection on 6 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2021 |title=Central Cee The Face Of Drake's New Nike Nocta Collection |url=https://www.mixtapemadness.com/blog/news/central-cee-the-face-of-drakes-new-nike-nocta-collection |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Mixtape Madness}}</ref> He fronted [[Simon Porte Jacquemus|Jaquemus]]' "Neve World" campaign in November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2022 |title=Central Cee & Jacquemus Get Cozy For Winter |url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/jacquemus-central-cee-fw22/ |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Highsnobiety |language=en}}</ref> |
Central Cee made his modeling debut for [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] X [[Nocta]] collection on 6 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2021 |title=Central Cee The Face Of Drake's New Nike Nocta Collection |url=https://www.mixtapemadness.com/blog/news/central-cee-the-face-of-drakes-new-nike-nocta-collection |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Mixtape Madness}}</ref> He fronted [[Simon Porte Jacquemus|Jaquemus]]' "Neve World" campaign in November 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2022 |title=Central Cee & Jacquemus Get Cozy For Winter |url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/jacquemus-central-cee-fw22/ |access-date=4 January 2023 |website=Highsnobiety |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-13 |title=Central Cee and Kano star in JD Sports ad celebrating youth culture |url=https://www.thedrum.com/news/2023/11/13/central-cee-and-kano-star-jd-sports-ad-celebrating-youth-culture |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=The Drum}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Beginning his career performing [[British hip hop|British hip-hop]], Central Cee switched to the [[TrapWave|trapwave]] genre in 2016, a style of British hip hop which utilizes auto-tuned singing. In 2020, Central Cee moved to a style similar to [[UK drill]] with the release of the single "Day in the Life", and has mostly stuck to that style since then, stating that the auto-tune style was oversaturated.<ref>{{Citation |title=The Central Cee Interview: Blowing Up During COVID, West London Upbringing, Drake & Big Sean CoSigns |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmZr6qKuw3Q |language=en |access-date=28 December 2022}}</ref> His current style of music has been described as a melodic and upbeat approach to UK drill.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Central Cee: The Party-Starting Rapper Injecting Fun into Drill |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ad973/central-cee-the-party-starting-rapper-injecting-fun-into-drill |access-date=28 December 2022 |website=www.vice.com |date=15 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Central Cee studied rappers such as [[Kendrick Lamar]], [[J. Cole]], and [[Jay-Z]] as a young adult and named [[YoungBoy Never Broke Again]] as one of his influences, comparing his approach to the rapper.<ref name=":0"/><blockquote>"There’s a lot of people that will testify that he’s shit because there’s no science to his thing, musically. What I think sells is his personality and his vulnerability in the music. Actually, that probably influenced me a lot."<ref name=":0"/></blockquote> |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Oakley Neil Caesar-Su |
| Also known as | Cench[1] |
| Born | 4 June 1998[1][2] Ladbroke Grove, London, England |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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Oakley Neil Caesar-Su[4] (born 4 June 1998), known professionally as Central Cee, is a British rapper and songwriter from Shepherd's Bush, London.[1] He rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of the singles "Day in the Life" and "Loading".[5] His first mixtape, Wild West (2021), debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart, while his second, 23 (2022), debuted atop the chart.[6]
Central Cee achieved further success with his 2022 single "Doja", which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and became the most-streamed UK rap song in Spotify history.[7][8][9] In June 2023, he released the single "Sprinter" (with Dave), which became his first UK number-one single and preceded their collaborative EP, Split Decision (2023).[10] The song also became the longest-running number-one rap song in the UK, holding the position for 10 weeks.[11] His debut studio album, Can't Rush Greatness, is scheduled to be released in early 2025 through Columbia Records.
Early life
Oakley Neil Caesar-Su was born on 4 June 1998 in Ladbroke Grove, London to an English mother and a Guyanese father with Chinese ancestry.[12] His mother Rachel Caesar met his father at age 15 and began dating him against her parents' wishes, subsequently getting cut off financially.[13] When Caesar-Su was seven, his parents separated and he began living with his mother and two younger brothers in Shepherd's Bush. He has an additional half-brother.[14][12] One of his brothers is Juke Caesar, who appeared on the 23 mixtape under the name "Lil Bro".[15] As a child, Caesar-Su would write poetry and raps, which he would then show to his mother and social worker.[16]
When Caesar-Su visited his father, he would be shown American hip-hop.[17] He would also be exposed to reggae and dancehall when he attended Notting Hill Carnival.[18] Caesar-Su has stated that he kept to himself in school, but would occasionally misbehave and lose his temper. He went to the same school as rapper Digga D, being 2 years his senior.[19] Caesar-Su left school at age 16.[20]
Caesar-Su began recording music around this time after being inspired by a friend who took him to a recording studio.[12][21] He worked at a shoe store for three weeks before finding out his wage and quitting.[22] Caesar-Su eventually turned to selling drugs to earn money, stating, "When you're coming from where I'm coming from, everybody from all walks of life, nine times out of 10, they had to do that. It's like learning to ride a bike."[13]
Career
2014–2019: Career beginnings
Caesar-Su made an early public appearance on a now-deleted episode of Charlie Sloth's Fire in the Streets series in 2014, where he adopted the rapper name "Central Cee" (first listed as Central C).[5] His first song appearance was on the "Ain't On Nuttin Remix" alongside J Hus and more in January 2015.[23] He released his "StreetHeat Freestyle" in February of the same year.[24] In 2015, Central Cee appeared on music platform BL@CKBOX and performed verses to Tupac instrumentals alongside MoWest.[25] In February 2016, Central Cee was featured alongside Dave and others on the remix to the song "Spirit Bomb" by AJ Tracey.[26] He later released the single "Pull Up" in August 2016.[27] Central Cee released his first projects, the EP 17, and the now-deleted EPs Nostalgia and CS Vol. 1 in 2017.[28][29][30] His "Next Up?" freestyle was released in October 2019, following a number of singles that released that year.[31][25]
2020–2023: Wild West, 23, and Split Decision
Central Cee met his future manager YBeeez in 2019, who encouraged him to pursue music further.[32] After switching from auto-tuned hip hop to a style similar to UK drill, Central Cee released his breakout single "Day in the Life" on 14 June 2020. He followed it up with "Molly" in July, and achieved further success with the single "Loading", released on 22 October 2020. The music videos for the three tracks were released by GRM Daily.[33] "Loading" and February 2021's "Commitment Issues" both reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart.[34][35] Central Cee self-released his debut mixtape Wild West in March 2021, which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart.[6]
In September 2021,[36] the single "Obsessed with You" reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart,[6] and would become the lead single to his second mixtape, 23, announced in November 2021.[37] Central Cee's Daily Duppy was released on Christmas of 2021.[38] The second and third singles from the mixtape, "Retail Therapy" and "Cold Shoulder", were released on 6 and 27 January 2022.[36][39] On 25 February 2022, 23 was released and became his first number one on the UK Albums Chart.[40][41]
Following previews at concerts and on social media, his single "Doja" released on 21 July 2022 alongside a music video directed by Cole Bennett.[42] It became his highest charting song of his career, debuting at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.[43] The song also reached number 12 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[44] On 14 October 2022, Central Cee surprise released his EP No More Leaks, which was supported by the single "One Up" which released the day before.[45] On 16 December 2022, he released the single "Let Go", which samples the Passenger single "Let Her Go" and peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart.[46] In 2022, Central Cee became the first UK rapper to achieve 1 billion Spotify streams in a single year.[47] On 9 February 2023, he released the single "Me & You".[48]
On 1 June 2023, Central Cee and Dave released the joint single "Sprinter".[49] It was the lead single to their collaborative EP Split Decision, which was surprise-released on 4 June. "Sprinter" became Central Cee's first number-one single, and broke the record for the biggest streaming week for a rap song in UK history.[10][50] The single also broke the record for the longest running number-one rap single in the UK.[51] In late June, Central Cee appeared on XXL magazine's 2023 Freshman Class.[52] Days later, it was announced that he had signed to Columbia Records.[53] On 21 July, Central Cee released his "On the Radar Freestyle" with Drake.[54] The track debuted at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first song to reach the chart.[55] On 20 October, Central Cee was featured on a song alongside Australian rapper The Kid LAROI and Korean pop star Jungkook called "Too Much".[56]On 21 December 2023, Central Cee released the single "Entrapaneur".[57]
2024–present: Can't Rush Greatness
On 11 February 2024, he released the single "I Will".[58] On 5 April 2024, he appeared on J. Cole's surprise mixtape Might Delete Later on the track "H.Y.B" alongside Bas.[59] In May 2024, he released a grime song on YouTube titled "CC Freestyle". On 23 May, he released the track "Band4Band" alongside Lil Baby.[60][61] The track debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest entry on the latter. Two weeks later, the track reached number 18 on the Hot 100.[62][63] On 20 June 2024, he appeared on the joint track "Wave" with Nigerian singer Asake.[64][65] On 11 July 2024, Central Cee featured on Ice Spice’s single "Did It First".[66] The track’s rollout sparked controversy and unsound dating rumors between the two.[67] Central Cee followed this up with the single “Gen Z Luv” on 26 July.[68] In the song’s music video, his forthcoming album Can’t Rush Greatness was announced.[69]
Fashion
Central Cee is known for his style of fashion which usually features tracksuits, puffer jackets, and skull caps, items commonly associated with British streetwear culture.[70][71][72]
In 2023, Central Cee launched the streetwear brand Syna World. The brand's guerrilla marketing techniques have been compared to fellow UK brands such as Corteiz and Trapstar.[73][74] He collaborated with the football club Paris-Saint-Germain to make a custom kit in September 2024.[75] In October 2024, Central Cee and Syna World collaborated with Nike to release a Tech Fleece tracksuit and Air Max 95's. It was put on sale on JD Sports and the Nike website.[76][77]
Central Cee made his modeling debut for Drake's Nike X Nocta collection on 6 April 2021.[78] He fronted Jaquemus' "Neve World" campaign in November 2022.[79][80]
Artistry
Central Cee cites Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again as some of his main musical inspirations.
Beginning his career performing British hip-hop, Central Cee switched to the trapwave genre in 2016, a style of British hip hop which utilizes auto-tuned singing. In 2020, Central Cee moved to a style similar to UK drill with the release of the single "Day in the Life", and has mostly stuck to that style since then, stating that the auto-tune style was oversaturated.[81] His current style of music has been described as a melodic and upbeat approach to UK drill.[82] Central Cee studied rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Jay-Z as a young adult and named YoungBoy Never Broke Again as one of his influences, comparing his approach to the rapper.[13]
"There’s a lot of people that will testify that he’s shit because there’s no science to his thing, musically. What I think sells is his personality and his vulnerability in the music. Actually, that probably influenced me a lot."[13]
Personal life
Central Cee dated Madeline Argy, a TikTok creator and host of the Pretty Lonesome podcast, for over two years. Their relationship ended in July 2024.[83]
Discography
Albums
- Can't Rush Greatness (2025)[84][85]
Mixtapes
Tours
Headlining
- Still Loading World Tour (2022)
Awards and nominations
| Organization | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| AIM Independent Music Awards | 2021 | PPL Award for Most Played New Independent Artist | Himself | Nominated | [86] |
| BET Awards | 2023 | Best International Act | Nominated | [87] | |
| BET Hip Hop Awards | 2023 | Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist | Nominated | [88] | |
| Best International Flow | Nominated | ||||
| Brit Awards | 2022 | Best New Artist | Nominated | [89] | |
| Best British Hip Hop/Rap/Grime Act | Nominated | ||||
| British Single of the Year | "Obsessed with You" | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | British Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [90] | |
| Best British Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | Song of the Year | "Sprinter" (with Dave) | Nominated | [91] | |
| "Let Go" | Nominated | ||||
| British Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Best British Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act | Nominated | ||||
| Ivor Novello Awards | 2023 | Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | [92] | |
| MOBO Awards | 2021 | Best Newcomer | Won | [93] | |
| Best Male Act | Nominated | ||||
| Best Drill Act | Won | ||||
| Song of the Year | "Commitment Issues" | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Best Male Act | Himself | Won | [94] [95] | |
| Best Drill Act | Nominated | ||||
| Song of the Year | "Doja" | Nominated | |||
| Video of the Year | Won | ||||
| 2023 | Best Male Act | Himself | Won | [96] | |
| Best Drill Act | Nominated | ||||
| Song of the Year | "Sprinter" (with Dave) | Won | |||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | 2023 | Best Hip-Hop | Himself | Nominated | [97] |
| Best UK & Ireland Act | Nominated | ||||
| Best Collaboration | "Sprinter" (with Dave) | Nominated |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Result | Ref. |
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| Forbes | 2023 | 30 Under 30: Entertainment (Europe) | Placed | [98] |
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