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Central Cee Is In His Bag On “Me And You”
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
Headie One Makes It Back To “Martin’s Sofa” On New Single
Headie One reminisces of the struggle on his highly-anticipated new single, “Martin’s Sofa.”
As fans anticipate his sophomore album, the UK drill rapper set the tone for the new year with his latest single. “Martin’s Sofa” finds Headie tackling sleek production from M1OnTheBeat, who samples Jeni Suk’s rendition of “Wildfire” by SBTRKT.” It’s the same talent as the one used on Flatbush Zombies’ “Palm Trees.”
The soothing vocal sample turns into a blank canvas as Headie One reflects on the struggles he faced before the fame. Additionally, he reflects on returning to that dark place in his life if the fame is gone.
As told by Complex, “Martin’s Sofa” is an homage to an old friend who lent his couch the rapper when he fell on hard times. Prior to Christmas, the “Rose Gold” rapper linked up with Martin to briefly check in and say thank you. However, he also bought Martin a new couch afterward.
The music video for “Martin’s Sofa” shows the UK drill rapper shows the rapper reimagining his days in the trap and struggling to make ends meet. Martin also makes a cameo in the Nathan Tetty-directed visual.
Headie previously hinted at “Martin’s Sofa” on his previous single, “50s.” On the song, he suggested that his new release would mark the first single from his second album. Per a press release, his follow-up to Edna is due out this year.
Check his new single below.
Quotable Lyrics
Bro got an eight for the mash, no sweets,
And now he gotta wait ’til he’s free, gluten
OT boy but when I come to the hood, I cause a nuisance
Had a hammer on me, it come like I’m tryna do home improvements
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Central Cee Closes Out A Hot Year With New Single “Let Go”
Central Cee’s made his mark across American in 2022. From the release of his sophomore project, 23 to the viral success of “Doja,” the British rapper left a mark on the year and will undoubtedly have a grip on 2023.
Just a few weeks ago, the rapper previewed new music on TikTok that ultimately went viral. The rapper sampled the Passenger’s “Let Me Go” for the record while adding his own spin to it. Fans quickly ate up the snippet, transforming the short preview into a TikTok hit.
Today, the rapper unloaded the single in its entirety before we enter the official of holiday season. KwolleM and Nastylgia transform the 2012 hit record into velvety drill banger that delves into Cee’s vulnerability. With heartbreak and mistrust in his mind, Central Cee showcases his versatility across the new single. This time, he puts less of an emphasis on cut-throat bars and brings forth a more melodic style that his day-one fans will find nostalgic value in. Cee is clearly about to do something big in the future, and the release of “LET GO” signals huge plays for 2023.
The rapper’s latest single arrives a little less than two months after releasing, NO MORE LEAKS. Central Cee delivered the four-song pack after a breach of his vault when hackers leaked several records online. In response, he blessed fans with the project which includes the single, “One Up.”
We’re excited to hear what Central Cee has up his sleeves in the new year. In the meantime, press play on “LET GO” below and sound off with your thoughts on his new single in the comments.
Check out Central Cee’s Digital Cover story with HotNewHipHop here.
Quotable Lyrics
This girl make me question love
This girl make me feel like less of a man ’cause I’m feelin’ depressed and stuff
Can’t believe I was willing to drop everyone and invest in us
The last time that we fucked was fucked, the way you got up, got dressed and cut
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