Central Cee Lyrics and Album Tracklist

576 British Rapper & Songwriter

Oakley Neil H. T. Caesar-Su (born June 4th, 1998) was born in Ladbroke Grove, London. He is a British rapper and songwriter. He is professionally known as Central Cee. He rose to fame in 2020 with the release of his hit singles "Day in the Life" and "Loading".

Central Cee began his music career performing British hip-hop but later transitioned to the trapwave genre in 2016. Trapwave is a style of British hip hop that incorporates auto-tuned singing. However, in 2020, he shifted to a style similar to UK drill with the release of "Day in the Life," and has mostly stuck to that style since then. He explained that the auto-tune style had become overused, and he wanted to try something different.

Central Cee's current style of music has been described as a melodic and upbeat approach to UK drill, which is a subgenre of drill music that originated in the United Kingdom. His unique style has captured the attention of listeners and critics alike. In March 2021, he released his debut mixtape, "Wild West," which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart.

Following the success of his first mixtape, Central Cee released his second mixtape, "23," on February 25th, 2022. This release reached number one on the UK Albums Chart, cementing Central Cee's status as one of the most exciting new artists in British music.

Central Cee cites several prominent rappers as his influences, including Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Jay-Z, and NBA Youngboy. His music showcases his unique blend of styles, drawing from his inspirations and personal experiences to create a sound that is uniquely his own.