After breakthrough, chart-topping mixtapes Wild West and 23, West London rapper Central Cee’s debut full-length has finally arrived in a blast of fiery bars, raw lyricism and spicey beats. He’s here for the bag and nothing else.
The album, featuring the fiery single ‘GBP’ with 21 Savage—already a Top 10 hit in the UK—arrives as Cench (which has got to be the most Aussie abreviation ever) racks up three Brit Award nominations, including Best UK Artist and Best Song for ‘Band4Band’. Late last night, he gifted fans a cinematic black-and-white visual for the introspective track ‘Limitless’, capping off an massive week.
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You only need to look at his collaborators to see the respect Central Cee commands. From Aussie drill pioneers ONEFOUR—whose joint track became a massive hit across both hemispheres—to UK legends like Skepta and Dave, and global icons like 21 Savage, his ability to connect with the best in the game is unmatched.
On Can’t Rush Greatness, Central Cee balances gritty realism with bold experimentation, exploring themes of loyalty, love, and ambition. Tracks like ‘Ten’ (ft. Skepta) exude power and dominance, while ‘CRG’ (ft. Dave) delivers heartfelt reflections on success and gratitude. Cee also shows his emotional side on ‘Now We’re Strangers’, featuring Kamal., and expands his global appeal with Spanish-infused banger ‘GATA’ (ft. Young Miko).
Dive into the album above and head here to purchase it.