/r/ukdrill
Largest home to UK Culture, UK Drill, Rap & Trap music.
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Find out more about UK Drill (Articles & Documentaries):
Article - Dazed Magazine - Inside UK drill, London’s hyper-local DIY sound
Documentary - LDN - A documentary about emerging UK Rap ft. 67, Reeko Squeeze, Reekz MB, Fredo & More.
Article - Fact Mag - From Chicago to Brixton: The surprising rise of UK drill ft. Carns Hill interview
Documentary - Noisey - Don't Call It Road Rap ft. 67, C Biz, Skore Breezy and more
Article - pigeonsandplanes - Get Familiar With UK Drill, the New Sound Exploding on the Streets of London
Article - trench - No, UK Drill Does Not Sound All The Same
Article - Independent - Inside UK drill, the demonised rap genre representing a marginalised generation
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This message is intended for those who are laughing about the latest E1 situation.
Stop waffling about GMs you are not involved, most active GMs have been touched , for the kidnapping thing the gbg was way worse. even though he got stabbed in the face , when 3x3 done up AP recently, there was not one peep about how Spider AP needed to sign off or leave the UK or whatever. ALG is going to get back anyway and it's going to be way worse than what they did to E1 cah without him ALG's music career is over. Then he is going to release a few banging tunes and go viral with all the attention he's getting from the sitauation and make bare Ps while you man on social media sit behind your computers and talk BS on forums about real drillers. I bet if you were face to face with E1 you wouldn't be talking like that Go ahead and live your innocent lives and stop chatting about real life situations, which you know nothing about, for your own sake because it's super neeky.
Also if you are not involved you shouldn't be making fun of any situation where a drill rapper gets stabbed, no matter how disrespectful or violent he is, because YOU ARE NOT involved. And all that laughing and joking is going to catch up with you someday. Karma is real.
The UK drill community is the only one where people feel like they have the right to talk about street politics, at least Chicago niggas know when Lil Reese got beat up and shitted on himself on camera or OTF Dede was forced to eat period pussy on camera the civs in that community didn't waffle. Those humiliating situations didnt make them steppers any less and they got their getback.
NB! Due to a massive influx of low IQ comments attacking my character , I will now be responding only to a few select, constructive comments with actual substance. I find that there is no use in initiateing a dialogue with people who clearly lack a high school education or even worse.
This is how some of yall look
Why did digga give them the phone?
Digga did
Which one of you guys was this (jk)
He said “Americans rocking Nike tech fleeces like they’re us”- I’m pretty sure what he meant by was that every time Americans do an imitation of uk drill rappers 9/10 they are wearing tech fleeces, big puffer jackets& masks(like us) but he worded it wrongly. When Central Cee went on the PlaqueBoyMax stream last week all of the people in the stream were wearing tech fleeces and they said jokingly that they were trying to be like him. No lie when I see all these Americans TikTokers and YouTubers like Druski impersonating UK drill rappers they are always wearing tech fleeces and masks which confuses me. Yes tech fleece is popular street wear in the UK but it’s also popular street wear in America and Nike is an American brand so it’s not like it’s a British thing the same way wearing Decathlon is a French street wear aesthetic. But I do think UK rappers like Central Cee and others have influenced teenage boys who are fans of UK Rap/Drill in other European countries like Italy, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Norway to be wearing masks and tech fleeces. An American TikToker called Brad Kaaya that lives in Europe made this point too in one of his videos.
Another thing I don’t like that makes me cringe is when UK guys on the internet try to claim tracksuits/tech fleeces as UK fashion like it’s not an American invention, popularised by American brands and they pretend like Americans aren’t rocking tech fleeces/tracksuits too lol. I’ve even seen White Brits try to claim that the hoodless North Face puffer that loads of people in the UK wear as British fashion like the North Face isn’t an American brand worn by millions of Americans too.
Moral of the story is that Cench needs to pick his words better cos it sounds like he’s saying he’s influencing Americans to wear tech fleece which is obviously not the case.
There they go again.... Doing what they usually do
Wonder if he survived 🤷🏽
That guy who goes cruuuuudddd mwahhh is that like his older or sum or is it manager
Respectfully I'm never paying for an escort or anything sex-related but let me know what you lot think
Central Cee - Can't Rush Greatness. UK first week sales: 42k US first week sales: 37k
Stormzy - Gang Signs and Prayer UK first week sales: 68k US first week sales: unknown
Dave- We're All Alone In This Together: UK first week sales: 74k US first week sales: unknown
Tinie Tenpah - Disc-overy UK first week sales: 85k US first week sales: 16k
Central Cee: The Biggest UK Rapper, But Not the Biggest Rapper in the UK – Here’s Why
Here's a couple of take aways.
Let’s start with the facts. Central Cee’s Can’t Rush Greatness did 42k in the UK and 37k in the US in its first week. Those are strong numbers, especially for a UK rapper tryna break the US But when you stack him up against the likes of Dave (We’re All Alone In This Together – 74k UK) or Stormzy (Gang Signs and Prayer – 68k UK), it’s clear that Central Cee isn’t the biggest rapper in the UK yet.
Dave and Stormzy have been pillars of UK rap for years. They have more cultural impaxt.Central Cee is undeniably the biggest UK rapper globally right now—his streaming numbers and international buzz prove that. But at home, he’s still got some work to do. I
Here’s the thing: Central Cee’s UK sales (42k) are still higher than his US sales (37k). That tells you everything you need to know—his core fanbase is still in the UK. Yes, it’s nice to see him linking up with US rappees like Lil Baby and Lil Durk but he can’t afford to lose touch with the UK scene.
UK fans have been rocking with him since Day in Life & Loading. If he starts neglecting UK features or stops repping the home team, he risks alienating the very people who’ve supported him from the jump.
Central Cee is in a unique position. He’s got one foot in the UK and the other in the US, and his sound works on both sides of the Atlantic. HE could be the ultimate middleman between UK and US rap. Here’s how:
For UK Rappers: Central Cee can be the guy who helps other UK artists break into the US. Think about it—he could feature rising stars like Pozer or Nemmz on his tracks, giving them a platform to reach American audiences. These are the guys who are bubbling in the UK right now, and Central Cee could be the one to take them global while keeping himself relevant.
For US Rappers: He can also be the go-to guy for American artists who want to tap into the UK and European markets. Instead of just chasing collabs with the usual suspects (Lil Baby, Savage, etc.),. Imagine a Central Cee x JID x Nemzz track or even a link-up with someone like Playboy Carti —that’s the kind of cross-cultural exchange that could elevate both scenes.
Here’s my hot take: Central Cee needs to balance his US ambitions with his UK roots. Yes, collabs with Lil Baby and Fivio Foreign are fire, but he shouldn’t sleep on the talent in his own backyard. Rappers like Pozer and Nemmz are carrying the new wave of UK rap, and working with them could keep Central Cee connected to the streets while also pushing the culture forward.
Imagine a track with Central Cee, Pozer, and Nemmz—that’s a UK anthem waiting to happen. Or better yet, a joint project where Central Cee brings together UK and US artists, creating a bridge between the two scenes. That’s the kind of move that could cement his legacy as more than just a rapper—he could be a cultural ambassador.
Let’s not forget about Tinie Tempah. His debut album Disc-Overy did 85k in the UK and 16k in the US in its first week. That’s a combined 101k—way higher than Central Cee’s 79k. Tinie was one of the first UK rappers to really crack the US market, and his numbers show what’s possible when you balance UK dominance with international appeal.
on the rise, but he’s not quite the king of UK rap—yet. His numbers show he’s got the potential, but he needs to balance his global ambitions with his UK roots. By bridging the gap between the UK and US rap scenes, he can carve out a unique lane for himself and take his career to the next level.
But let’s keep it real—he can’t do it alone. He needs to work with the Pozers and Nemmz’s of the world, not just the Lil Babys and Savages. The UK made him, and the UK will keep him grounded as he reaches for the stars.
What do you all think? Is Central Cee the future of UK rap, or does he still have work to do to catch up to the likes of Dave, Stormzy, and even Tinie Tempah? Let’s discuss!