With June finally here, we’re receiving a number of excellent records to soundtrack summer 2023. Last year, Central Cee dominated the year with the release of his viral single, “Doja.” Although a project hasn’t arrived since, the leaks and singles he’s unveiled since then have indicated that he has something up his sleeve. Fortunately, he’s back with new heat this summer and tapping Dave for the ride. Together, the rappers slid through with the release of “Sprinter.”
When two young artists develop wealth after years of grinding, it comes with much celebration and stress. However, on “Sprinter,” Dave and Central Cee tackle a soft string-laden production that boasts a calmingly luxe feeling. However, the drill-centric percussion brings out a grimey feel that contrasts their clean flows. Dave, under his moniker SantaN, has co-production credits on the song, along with TR, Jo Caleb, Jim Legxacy, Jonny Leslie and Kyle Evans.
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Central Cee & Dave Team Up
Dave and Central Cee remark on their rags-to-riches tale and the problems that come along with it. Cee kicks things off as he reflects on his new wealth. “We ain't got generational wealth/ It's only a year that I've had these millions,” he raps. “I went from the Toyota Yaris to Urus, they had their chance but blew it.” Cee and Dave trade bars on the hook and subsequent verses, showcasing their impeccable chemistry with one another. It’s a hit record that’s bound to have summer 2023 on lock.
The two rappers built anticipation for the record back in March when Central Cee shared a snippet on Instagram. However, in recent days, the two began to tease fans when they were spotted filming the music video in Monaco and later, attending the 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix together. “Sprinter” marks the second time they appeared together on the same track following AJ Tracey’s “Spirit Bomb” remix in 2016. However, Dave boasted production credits on Central Cee’s “End Of The Beginning,” the outro to 23. Check out their new collab above.
Quotable Lyrics
She Turkish-Cypriot, but her curves Brazilian, uh
I want her, and bro wants her affiliate
I'm cheap, still hit a chick like, "Yo, can I borrow your Netflix?"
She a feminist, she think I'm sexist
Twistin' my words, I think she dyslexic