Enigmatic and cultured in guise and style, West Londoner Central Cee demonstrates why he is hotly tipped for a huge year on ‘Pinging’. A champion of the street, the remarkable rise of Central Cee has been incomparable; elevated with each vivacious, concise release. Unique, both sonically and in his lyrical nuance, the rapper blends together elements of grime, drill and trap, opting for more expressive and melodic beats than many of his peers. On Pinging, Central offers introspective writing, condensed by its authenticity, vivid in its homemade tales of trapping and turbulence. 

Known for his killer chorus’ and terse verses, Central Cee doesn’t mess with a winning formula. The lyricism is strong; each bar feels like a snapshot from Central Cee’s daily existence, significant as a single concept but also paramount to the overall thematic direction of the track. The instrumental draws on eastern sounds, with a standout sitar sample fitting perfectly with the ambiguous timbre, and a moody woodwind counter melody. The production is rich and resonant, and its vibrancy synergises perfectly with Central Cee’s image. 

With his debut mixtape set for a March release, Central Cee has the image and talent to be one of the biggest names in UK rap.