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aka: Oakley Neil Caesar-Su
Based in: England
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Central Cee, whose real name is Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, is a British rapper and songwriter. He hails from Shepherd’s Bush, London. He was born on June 4, 1998, in Ladbroke Grove, London.
His mother, Rachel Caesar, is English, and his father has Chinese and Guyanese origins. Growing up, he wrote poetry and raps, which he shared with his mother and social worker.
His exposure to American hip-hop and reggae influenced his musical interests.
Central Cee started gaining attention in the UK music scene around 2019 with his distinctive style, which blends elements of UK drill, trap, and hip-hop. Central Cee gained prominence in 2020 with hit singles like “Day in the Life” and “Loading.”
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His debut mixtape, “Wild West,” released in March 2021, reached number two on the UK Albums Chart. His second mixtape, “23,” released in February 2022, debuted at the top of the UK Albums Chart.
The single “Doja” (July 2022) became the most-streamed UK rap song on Spotify.
In June 2023, he achieved his first UK number-one single with “Sprinter,” a collaboration with rapper Dave.
Central Cee’s parents separated when he was seven, and he lived with his mother and two younger brothers. He left school at age 16 and began recording music after being inspired by a friend.
He briefly worked at a shoe store and later turned to selling drugs to earn money.
Central Cee released his first major-label EP, “No More Leaks,” in October 2022. His single “Sprinter” with Dave became the longest-running number-one rap song in the UK, holding the position for 10 weeks.
Central Cee has been nominated for and won several awards, including nominations at the BRIT Awards and the MOBO Awards.
He has amassed millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, making him one of the most prominent figures in the UK rap scene.
Central Cee continues to rise in the music industry with his unique style and compelling storytelling, making a significant impact on the UK drill and rap genres.
Despite his secretive appearance, Central Cee’s international fan base continues to support him as he tours across Europe.
West London rapper Central Cee has quickly emerged as one of the city’s most promising talents, crafting a dynamic sound rooted in drill with relentless flows and vivid street stories. He gained nationwide attention in the UK with the release of “Loading” in 2020 and maintained his momentum with the 2021 mixtape Wild West and hits like “Obsessed with You” from his chart-topping 2022 mixtape, 23. The hit single “Doja” in 2022 further firmed his reputation, followed by successful EPs like No More Leaks (2022) and Split Decision (2023) with Dave, and the 2024 Top Ten UK single “Band4Band” featuring Lil Baby.
Central Cee began his music career in the late 2010s, debuting with the track “Over You” in 2017. Early in his career, he leaned towards the melodic trap style popularized by D-Block Europe, with bouncy beats and melodies on tracks like, “Transition” and “Jugg”. In 2020, he shifted towards UK drill, starting with the guitar-driven “Day in the Life.” His fluid rapping style proved a perfect fit for the genre’s fast-paced beats, as seen in the gritty “Molly” and his standout performance on Kenny Allstar’s Mad About Bars. His major breakthrough came in October 2020 with “Loading,” which reached number 19 on the UK singles chart and showcased his inventive drill production and dynamic flow.
Central Cee‘s success continued into early 2021 with “Pinging (6 Figures)” and the number nine hit “Commitment Issues.” His debut mixtape, Wild West, released in March 2021, debuted at number two and expanded his drill sound with innovative production and diverse narratives. He followed up with the hit single “Obsessed with You” and entered 2022 with tracks like “Retail Therapy” and “Cold Shoulder.”
His second mixtape, 23, released in March 2022, topped the UK chart and reached the Top Ten across much of Europe. Later that year, “Doja” became another significant hit, and he released the EP No More Leaks in October. In June 2023, he dropped Split Decision, a collaborative EP with British rapper Dave, which made it to the Top Ten on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. In May 2024, Central Cee released “Band4Band” with Lil Baby, which peaked at number three in the UK and 18 on the Hot 100.
His current style of music has been described as a melodic and upbeat approach to UK drill.
Central Cee studied rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Jay-Z as a young adult and named NBA YoungBoy as one of his influences.
His discography includes two mixtapes, five extended plays (EP), and 26 singles (including five as a featured artist).
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