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M Huncho Connects With 3 Rising European Talents For New Globe-Trotting Team-Up

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To help the trio forge international connections and introduce themselves to the UK’s rap, trap and drill scenes, M Huncho was the perfect choice; an artist who’s made a career out of bridging the rap-drill divide and even taking it into mainstream spaces, all without compromising on the content and without taking off that iconic mask.

We managed to catch up with Huncholini briefly and he was as enthusiastic about the concept as the three young artists, not least because it gave him an opportunity to give back. “Ultimately, I have to remember where I started,” he told Complex. “I wouldn’t be here without the support of the platform where I released my first freestyle. There is so much talent out there and I think it’s important to shed light.” 

For someone as versatile as M Huncho, it seems like a no-brainer. Turin-raised Axell, for example, is a man after his own heart, a dyed-in-the-wool drill and rap head whose mixture of explosive on-mic energy balanced with a tendency towards melodic makes him the most obvious and natural fit for a team-up with M Huncho. On the flip side is Madrid-based DEVA whose moody, sultry brand of R&B backed with bouncy reggaeton-leaning rhythms could draw something new but entirely fitting out of Huncho. Somewhere in the middle of all of that is French rap, trap and R&B hybrid Vicky R, an artist with scattergun flow whose as comfortable on both rap and R&B productions as Huncho himself. Regardless of how closely they seem to match up with M Huncho’s style, all three are brimming with an insatiable energy that would make for a wildly successful big-name, cross-border collab.

They’ve been in the studio together already, hard at work on a track and a video to go with it. Both are being kept under lock and key for now, with the grand unveiling on March 30, so we can only speculate about how their four respective sounds coalesced in the booth, but the stills we can exclusively share with you below suggest something pretty epic.

Central Cee Is In His Bag On “Me And You”

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All eyes are on Central Cee right now. In the past few years, he’s emerged as one of the most consistent artists in the UK. The release of his debut project, Wild West turned him into a leading figure in the UK drill scene. Mind you, his brand of drill music isn’t necessarily like many of his peers. Though he details the harrowing realities of the roads, he’s proven that he can appeal to a much wider audience with infectious bangers.

The rapper hasn’t taken his foot off the gas in the past few years but with the increasing international attention, it appears that a new album could be coming soon. He dropped off 23 last year, which transformed him into a global star. However, it was the release of “Doja” that truly emphasized his star power. Before the song even dropped, the snippet garnered millions of views on TikTok and cemented its status as the song of the summer. Needless to say, he’s keeping that momentum high this year. 

Central Cee Shares “Me & You” In Time For Valentine’s Day

Following the release of No More Leaks and December’s “LET GO,” Central Cee came through with his first drop of 2023, “Me And You.” In contrast to the break-up anthem that is “Let Go,” Cench’s latest release details a tale of loyalty. With EY and Razor holding down the production, Central Cee delivers a blistering love song that comes just in time for Valentine’s Day, which is when the music video will drop. It’s not your typical love ballad but Cee continues to push the boundaries to much success with each release.

The rapper’s latest offering comes as rumors of his relationship with online personality, Madeline Argy, began to dwindle. However, Central Cee makes it abundantly clear that they’re still going strong in the midst of his ascent to stardom while reassuring her that he’s faithful to her. Additionally, he also remarks on the controversial opening bars on “Doja,” rapping, “When I said that my bitch was gay, I didn’t mean that shit in a degradin’ way.” Check out Central Cee’s latest single above and read our 2022 cover story with the 23 rapper here.

Quotable Lyrics
I got paper, now they say that I’m important
Rap boy on a footballer’s wage, I’m on the same pay as the players at Dortmund
Private plane, that’s normal
Pilates class, you can work on your abs, Bahamas trip and snorkel