The Central Cee Interview: Blowing Up During COVID, West London Upbringing, Drake & Big Sean CoSigns 

0:14 This is Central Cee's first interview 0:35 Cee really enjoys the marketing side of the music business 1:12 Dropped his first big song a year ago 3:58 Quarantine helped Central Cee's come up 4:54 Always knew he would make it 5:31 Moments of doubts and setting up goals little by little to continue the growth 7:18 Started to do his own shows while having a day job 9:38 Studying the game, learning from other artists' mistakes 12:30 First drill song "Day in a Life" 13:41 S/O M Huncho and the fans trying to remove his mask 15:13 Very particular when it comes to melodies 17:01 Growing up in West London 18:51 People hating on you when you make it + Melrose kinda looks like Camden 20:56 Relationship with his manager who was also on the come up 22:38 Meeting a lot of people in the industry but didn't like their vibe, but his manager is genuine 24:10 Central Cee says he's not signed 25:16 Labels telling him: "Tell us your vision we'll make it happen" 25:46 Relationship with Fredo 29:51 Relationship with Drake 31:38 Can't flex too hard in the UK, not a good look 32:37 Working with Italian rapper Rondo, wants to bring Europe together 33:17 Working with French rapper Freeze Corleone 35:15 Lots of UK rappers try to crossover to the US, being able to travel plays a part 37:46 Big Sean cosign 39:22 Not engaging any type of negativity online: "My real fans don't care about beefs" 42:41 Decoding Central Cee lyrics 45:35 Cee thinks he could improve on his social skills 46:20 Not doing interviews too early on 48:12 Working on a small tour in the UK 50:41 Relationship with Malu Trevejo 52:26 New tape coming soon

Mad Respect to NoJumper for choosing to take the UK scene seriously and getting all these interviews, that will open many of NoJumper fans to a different scene. Much appreciated Adam.Respect

That Drake story is legendary! I couldnt even get back to sleep for real! I would feel the same! Like a dream man! Just starting to bump all your music! Love the vibe man! Good energy!

This interview is too important 🇬🇧🙌🔥

Smartest artist out of the UK right about now

Best interview I’ve watched for years, lotta real shit in here

To everybody hatin. Just listen to 6for6 from him. His music is fire

He wearing the outfit from little bit of this. Central cee’s style is cool asf

Central Cee global now...Love from South Africa blood!

This guy is a genius thats all you got to know

I thought I was the only 1 who forgets October lol

Ayy Ayyy seeing Cench on No Jumper is fire asf

Santan Dave would be good interview he very wise and answers in his own time

crazy how humble this guy is

You need to interview some more of the uk guys when they are over your way Adam, Uk got everyone poppin off

I’d love some more uk interviews but most people worth interviewing wouldn’t be able to do it as it’s hard to get into America with cases to your name

The best uk rappers aren’t even allowed in the us

It’s crazy cos Central Cee’s first interview is on fucking No Jumper

This dude Is dope as fuxk, listen to "Ruby" "Day in the Life" "Hate it or love it" etc etc. Dude got hits for real.

Got to bring fredo or headie one no cap

When we talk about British rappers breaking America for real, I think central cee is going to be the first, and he will open doors for other uk rappers too. As well as being a very talented lyricist and having a great flow, as well as his selection of beats being on point on most of his songs, his marketing is on the next level, kudos to central cee for having the brains to figure this shit out without even having signed to a major label. Going over to the US at this point, shooting the music video and going on the no jumper interview were all smart moves, as was his reluctance to do interviews in the beginning nine which added to some of the mystery behind him.

Looking at his shirt just can't get over the fact it should be "AN" awful lot of cough syrup.

This is big for Central, London & the culture. Composed & represented himself well. Salute.

Thought I was one of a few to listen to his music outside of the UK. Glad to be proven wrong

Adam carried this interview very well. He's deffo top tier in this space

It’s funny how when Adam is sick he sounds like a 22 year old hipster 😂

2:35 dj vlad type beat

UK in the building 🇬🇧

no jumper the coolest podcast in the world 🍿🦶🏾🇬🇧

So glad to see Cench on No Jumper 👏🏾. The UK rappers are finally getting the respect they deserve cause the UK scene has been popping for the past couple years. Can’t wait to see more UK artist on here 🔥

man said a bruddah from West London made it on No Jumper. Representing, I remember seeing Central Cee outside school when he wasn’t even popping, it’s mad

Yoooooo I didn’t think it was gon happen but I had a feeling he should’ve done a no jumper interview whilst he was out in LA , although I never knew he was gon do it now . cench is coming clutch this year 💯🤟🏾

Bro just jumped out the ride with a mask on face like he dodging covid 😷 🥶

Ayy Cee is in LA in summer and he still has a hoodie on lmaoo

It’s bad when a foreigner is telling you the UK don’t wanna see each other win. Hella restrictive, bad vibes, 0 creativity unless you look in the right places...

I just like how Adam let's him talk without trying to get a word in for some stupid reason or just interrupt and ask another question or w/e.. He just gives him the time to tell his story/answer.

Central Cee is the kind of success story that encourages me as a underground artist with a small following. Seeing how he’s developed his skills and slowly blown up after seizing each and every opportunity he’s been giving has been inspirational! Mans has quickly become a mainstay in the industry and for good reason. Dude is too nice! I know if I put in the work, I can reach a larger audience some day too, but for now, I’m happy being a supporter. My turn will come too. Salute to Central Cee🔥

His accent is so😩 everything ab him attractive asl

Never heard of this kid but I fuck w his whole swag

Cench is half Chinese and half Guyanese. As Asians we proud of his come up!! 👏

U see how uncomfortable he looks when Adam asked him was he really selling drugs 😂😂

Not probably is the hottest out the uk I’m from LA and haven’t been this invested in a I’m artist since 67

Genuinely expected Central Cee to be an interesting and energetic guy but damn he dry😂😂😂

He was very nervous at the start of the interview, you can see by his body language etc. The interviewer was thinking "fuck, this is going to be hard work", then he opened up and loosened up a bit. This will all improve with time, I can imagine theres some imposter syndrome happening in his head for now! Good luck, keep smashing it

Dave from london neeeeeds an interview, he'd be a good one and he's got his album dropping this week too

Big up Central Cee 💯💯 he really making some big moves gotta respect the hustle

gotta get Russ Millions for an interview

A lot of man hating on him for no reason, one he isn’t capping about the trap, as someone who knew about him in 016 I can vouch for everything he says. Industry plant? Nah, he had a following way before drill. His come up is mad but I guess being real comes with hate smh.

Good to see an artist from the UK make it big. Especially a talented & humble one. Real talk

Being from the UK and hearing and seeing Central smashing the USA is massive and big major respect to @nojumper for putting him on , I hope to see more of my UK man on here

You need to get Fredo from the UK 🇬🇧 on here he’s just as raw as central cee Adam your behind get that fredo interview

Central Cee is gonna be huge. I haven't even heard the music yet and I'm sold.

Jheez man like Central Cee on No Jumper mad link up

I've waited for Central Cee interview for a while and this is a total motivation fr fr you can understand him better now why and how he does his thing. Madd love for Central Cee 💯💯🖤

he’s so humble

He's very anti social

Big up Cench. Seems like a real chill, humble guy who just stays in his lane and spreads positivity.

The way his just swinging around on that chair got me dying 😭😭😭😭😭😂😂

The fact that central cee is all for his fans, is hard - respect fire 🔥🔥

He didn’t sell drugs boys, he sold kids hoodies

I can't take this dude serious after he gave his wife up like dat

Now that he's f****** huge you should interview him again

Adam sounds sick as hell in this interview. He probably gave Cee covid 💀

Adam you gotta step up with them Uk interview ngl Europe needs this 🔥🔥

I live here in the Bay Area Calif. Been waiting to see more UK rappers get play out here in the states ✊🏽

The way Malu was so adamant trying to deny giving him some kitty makes me think he definitely hit and then she was mad about either him refusing to simp or fly her home after lmaooooo

Adam was meant to do this shit frfr!! I remember watching or hearing of The Kid Laroi on here before the blow up. Seeing this makes me believe Central about to become bigger than where he currently is

Central Cee went from trying to be a rapper to switching it up to drill/trap he might have sold a bit of MD here and there but never like brown or crack. The marketing scheme behind him smells of industry plant a little but I’m not taking anything away from his money making strategy it’s smart.

Great interview. Really appreciated hearing Cee's perspectives and approach to his well deserved success. 💯

Its nice to see how he carries himself keeping the posture and replying intellectually, not like most rappers that goes to nojumper and play themself with their own words

Imagine Digga D on No Jumper 🤣

US listeners sleeping on UK rap are missing out on some of the best hiphop being made right now. I'm from the States btw, give it a chance if you're American

More uk rappers please they actually talk during their interviews

Central Cee is mad humble fr 💯. Glad he’s blowing up 🔝. Well deserved.

his voice is so soothing to me

Love seeing Cee on here, he’s so chill

Been waiting for a Cench interview, he’s come out here to take over the states 🔥

Finally got ridda mad lately !? THANK U ADAM ! ! !

i'm from the US and i dead think cench is the best rapper i've ever heard his sound just different

10:55 a lesson for everyone to take, believe in yourself.

Bruh I’m from texas and I’ve been fucking with central cee for about a yr. Boy goes hard

Mad respect getting international guests on Adam would love too see ONEFOUR up next from Australia 🇦🇺

Americans have no clue how much uk guys dislike Central Cee lol...

Glad Central Cee made it on here. He put in the work for years for this, this ain't no coincidence, He did affi take them trips. Shit

Central cee needs to explore london a Lil bit more East London defo the creative hub, shoreditch, Hackney,l

I swear to god i was about to say this man is in LA No Jumper needs to tap in with him ... what do you know ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Blessssss 🙌

Stay blessed Central Cee making his own luck n killing it🧡

Now this was random never excepted to see Cench on here man

Literally found out but him yesterday and today he here🔥

The amount of days I waited for this interview from no jumper. Mad love to y'all.

Man really said Thank God trust only through him is it possible to become big big up central for keeping it real even though the no Jumper guy was trying to make it seem like its his own hard work.

this young man is well spoken and carries himself like a professional and i love it talented rapper too don't let them trick you out your spot bro you've been grinding for it keep being yourself brother thanks. 👏👏👏👏🤜🤛🤜🤛

That’s a mad unexpected interview

seen more personality in a cardboard box

If bro focus righ nd grind enough like he is bro could be a drake level artist out there

So refreshing hearing a UK accent on nojumper.. Should've tried getting an OFB interview or Digga D.. They would blow up hard

Adam smiling like a proud dad 😂

What an eloquent young man. Both himself and Adam clearly find correct grammar and diction to be important.

Adam: “central cee, say ‘fuck 67k’ now throw up the sign. Fuck that you know how to do it. Who’s on pistol?”

Ngl thought he was wearing a seatbelt at first 😂