Biography
Oakley Neil H. T. Caesar-Su (born June 4, 1998) is a British rapper and songwriter from Shepherd’s Bush, London, known Professionally as Central Cee. He rose to fame after the release of his chart-topping singles “Day in the Life” and “Loading.” These tracks cemented his place in the music industry and solidified his status as a rising star.
Early Life
A mother raised in Central Cee with Irish roots and a father of Guyanese and Ecuadorian descent. Central Cee was exposed to a diverse range of music from a young age, thanks to his father’s influence.
Growing up, he often felt like an outsider in school but struggled to control his temper. Despite this, he began experimenting with music at the age of 14, recording his tracks and working on his craft.
Interestingly, Central Cee attended the same school as fellow rapper Digga D, although he was a few years older. He even held a short-term job at a shoe store before leaving due to dissatisfaction with his pay.
Career
Central Cee first gained recognition in January 2015 with his appearance on the “Ain’t On Nuttin Remix” featuring J Hus, Bonkaz, and other artists. He used the rapper “Central Cee” at the time and released his first freestyle, “StreetHeat,” the following month. In August 2016, he dropped the single “Pull Up,” and in 2017, he released his debut EP, 17. He released new music, including the “Next Up?” freestyle, in October 2019.
In 2020, he gained recognition by releasing the singles “Day in the Life” and “Loading.” In 2021, he self-released his debut mixtape, Wild West, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.
The single “Obsessed with You,” which was released in September 2021, reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and was the lead single from his second mixtape, 23, which was released in February 2022. The mixtape reached number one on the UK Albums Chart.
In July 2022, Central Cee released the single “Doja,” which became his highest-charting song and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. In October 2022, he surprise-released his debut EP, No More Leaks, which the single “One Up supported.”
Personal Life
Central Cee, a British rapper hailing from a multicultural background with roots in South Africa and China, had a musical upbringing shaped by his experiences at carnivals during his youth. He is recognizable for his heavily tattooed arms and chest.
Despite keeping his personal life under wraps, rumors circulate that he is in a relationship with Kenza Boutrif.
Discography
- Wild west
- No more leaks
- One up
- Doja
- Cold shoulder
- Day in the life
- Daily duppy
- Retail therapy
Nomination
In 2021, the song ‘Himself‘ was nominated by the AIM independent music for being the most played. Additionally, some of his other hit songs, such as ‘DOJA’ and ‘HIMSELF,’ won the songs of the year award in 2022.
Social Media
- Instagram @Centralcee
- Twitter @Central Cee
Networth
Central Cee‘s net worth ranges from $3 million, having his primary source of income from the music industry, including his earnings from streaming platforms depending on the performance of his songs.