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Central Cee: Can’t Rush Greatness review – a tantalising debut of hits and misses

The British rapper gathers his bangers and chart-toppers together with less impactful work on this 17-track record

The Guardian - UK

Central Cee: Can’t Rush Greatness review – conflict and contradiction underpin justly confident rap debut

The debut album from the British star finds him rapping rings around even high-profile guest stars as he asserts his place at hip-hop’s high table

The Guardian - UK

Central Cee makes a bold statement on his long-awaited debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness

4/5 British rapper comes through with his smartly produced debut, which sees him switching between macho posturing and surprising vulnerability

The Independent UK

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Charli xcx leads male-dominated Brit awards nominations – with first Beatles nod since 1977

Brat scores the British pop star five nominations, while male acts make up 53% of the overall field and mixed acts 12%

The Guardian - UK

‘In her own out-there world’: FKA twigs’ 20 greatest songs – ranked!

As she prepares to release her new album, Eusexua, we rate the best of an artist who orbits pop in a truly singular style

The Guardian - UK

Billie Eilish, Sex Pistols and Beethoven’s skull: music to listen out for in 2025

From stadium gigs by Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey to Central Cee’s long-awaited debut album, there’s plenty to look out for from pop’s A-list – while in classical, there’s a Festen opera and more

The Guardian - UK

Mobo Awards 2025: Jorja Smith and Central Cee lead nominees - see the full list

West London rapper Central Cee has not yet released his debut album but could become the first musician to win best male artist three times

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MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced with Ghetts, Jorja Smith, and Beyonce leading

Event celebrating Black music and culture has been running since 1996

The Independent UK

Clockenflap Festival review 2024: Hong Kong’s biggest music festival returns as eclectic and exciting as ever

4/5 Finance bros slam-dance to the likes of Fat Dog, St Vincent, and Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts like they are OOO forever

The Independent UK

Nicole Kidman leads stars at GQ Men of the Year Awards

The ceremony returned to London for the biggest night in menswear.

Evening Standard

Jude Law, Cole Palmer, Usain Bolt and more sport biggest menswear trends at GQ Awards

Male sports and entertainment stars were joined by the likes of Nicole Kidman, Amelia Dimoldenberg and Alex Scott.

The Independent UK

A$AP Rocky’s Tranmere link raises eyebrows but football and rap fit perfectly

Musician’s reported interest in League Two club has made headlines but contemporary rap is full of smart and soulful references to the game

The Guardian - UK

The love triangle between Ice Spice, Central Cee and Madeline Argy explained

TikTok influencer Madeline Argy has kicked off a social media storm after accusing her on-again, off-again boyfriend Central Cee of cheating on her with Ice Spice. Emma Loffhagen dives into the drama

Evening Standard

The Madeline Argy, Central Cee, and Ice Spice infidelity allegations explained

British rapper’s on-and-off girlfriend Madeline Argy posts five-part TikTok series responding to rumors he’s now dating Ice Spice

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Wireless festival review – Ice Spice, Asake and Doja Cat triumph on gappy bill

With some regrettable absences and a premature close, the weekend is redeemed by explosive sets and starry surprise guests such as Central Cee

The Independent UK

RAYE scoops top prize at Ivors while Bruce Springsteen receives lifetime honour

Rapper Dave, songwriter Bernie Taupin and grime legend Skepta among other artists to take home major awards

The Guardian - UK

Sampha, Yussef Dayes and Daniel Pemberton top Ivor Novello award nominations

Sampha and Dayes get nods for best album and share in nomination for Sampha’s song Spirit 2.0, at awards for British songwriting and composition

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The 2024 Ivor Novello nominations for songwriting have been revealed

77 British and Irish songwriters and composers make up this year's nominees, announced tonight at London's Groucho Club

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Evening Standard

Usher's back on track and Central Cee's gone gooey: All hail the return of the R&B Loverboy

Synchronised dance moves. Sweet, sensitive serenades. Drill stars going all gooey. Get set to swoon, says Maddy Mussen, because 2024 has given the silky ladies’ man the kiss of life

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Watch Brit Awards live stream 2024 – nominees, start time, TV channel

How to watch a 2024 Brit Awards live stream for free online in the UK and beyond with a VPN. 2024 Brits start time, TV channel, nominees, performers and more.

The Guardian - UK

Mobo awards 2024: Central Cee tops winners thanks to megahit Sprinter

London MC wins best male and song of the year, while Potter Payper beats stiff competition to win album of the year

The Independent UK

Barack Obama names Beyoncé and Dave among his favourite music of 2023

Former president also recently selected his pick of the year’s movies

Evening Standard

MOBO Awards 2024: Little Simz and Stormzy lead nominations

The annual award show, celebrating the best in black music and culture, will take place on February 7 in Sheffield

The National (Scotland)

Scottish star Lewis Capaldi crowned TikTok’s most-viewed UK artist for 2023

Lewis Capaldi has seen off competition from Sam Smith and Central Cee to become the most-viewed UK artist account on TikTok for 2023.

The Guardian - UK

Streakers, heat seekers and all-star surprises: Saturday at Glastonbury 2023 – photo essay

Acts from Lizzo to Lewis Capaldi sweated it out under the baking sun – with on-stage guests ranging from Johnny Marr to Central Cee’s cute baby

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