Central Cee
Central Cee is a drill artist from Shepherd's Bush, London.
West London drill rapper whose "Sprinter" with Dave became the longest-running UK rap number one ever.
Who is Central Cee?
Central Cee (Oakley Caesar-Su) is a rapper from Shepherd's Bush, West London.
Known for
The mixtapes Wild West (2021) and 23 (2022), with "Doja". "Sprinter" with Dave (2023) spent ten weeks at number one in the UK, a record for a UK rap song. "Band4Band" with Lil Baby (2024) became a hit in the US as well, and his debut album Can't Rush Greatness followed in 2025.
Style
Melodic drill with heavy bass and dark instrumentals, delivered with a calm, confident flow. He mixes street stories with introspection and catchy, quotable hooks.
Impact
Central Cee took UK drill to a global audience and became one of the first British rappers to break through big in the US.
Influences
- Drillminister
- G Herbo
- 67
Central Cee: quick answers
What genre is Central Cee?
Central Cee’s music falls under Drill. Central Cee is part of UK hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2020s.
Where is Central Cee from?
Central Cee is from Shepherd's Bush, London.
What is Central Cee’s real name?
Central Cee’s real name is Oakley Caesar-Su.
When did Central Cee start?
Central Cee has been active since 2015.
Which artists are similar to Central Cee?
If you like Central Cee, listen to Chief Keef, Dave, Ice Spice, Skepta, Pop Smoke and Stormzy.
