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Central Cee | |
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 Central Cee in 2023 | |
| 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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| Discography | Discography |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | centralcee |
Oakley Neil Caesar-Su[4] (born 4 June 1998), known professionally as Central Cee, is a British rapper from Shepherd's Bush, London.[1] He rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of his 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 at the time.[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] In April 2024, it became the most streamed UK rap song ever, surpassing "Doja".[12] That May, Central Cee released the single "Band4Band" with Lil Baby, which became the highest charting UK rap single in Billboard Hot 100 history, reaching number 18, as well as reaching number 3 in his home country.[13] His debut studio album, Can't Rush Greatness, was released in 2025 through Columbia Records and was met with widespread critical acclaim.
- ^ a b c d Williams, Kyann-Sian (17 March 2021). "Central Cee: Big Sean-endorsed west London rapper whose career thrived during lockdown". NME. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- ^ Akulu, Rahel (15 March 2021). "'I Don't Want To Be Boxed In As A Drill Rapper': An Interview With Central Cee". Complex. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (10 November 2023). "Friday Music Guide: New Music From Dua Lipa, The Kid LAROI, PinkPantheress and More". Billboard. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Mukhtar, Amel (23 March 2023). "From The Archive: Central Cee, The UK's Emperor Of Rap, Clears Up Your Misconceptions". British Vogue. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Scott, Jimi (10 March 2021). "How Central Cee finally achieved greatness". GRM Daily. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Peaks in the UK:
- All except noted: "CENTRAL CEE | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- "The Great Escape": "Blanco/Central Cee | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Wynter, Courtney (29 July 2022). "Central Cee's "Doja" Debuts At Number 2 In UK Singles Chart". GRM Daily. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ Keith, James. "Central Cee Makes UK Chart History, Shouts Out Giggs,Skepta, Krept and Konan and D-Block Europe For Early Influence". Complex. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Keith, James. "Central Cee Drops Surprise 'No More Leaks' EP, Leads With "One Up" Video". Complex. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Dave & Central Cee make record-breaking debut at Number 1 with Sprinter". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (7 August 2023). "Dave and Central Cee's 'Sprinter' Snags U.K. Chart Record". Billboard. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "'Sprinter' by Dave and Central Cee is now the most streamed UK rap song of all time". X. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ Smith, Thomas (1 November 2024). "Central Cee Shares Release Date For Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Can't Rush Greatness'". Billboard. Retrieved 7 January 2025.