Born Oakley Neil H.T. Caesar-Su in London, Central Cee started making waves in 2020 with the dropping of singles such as "Loading" and "Day in the Life." His unique style, which combines dark street storytelling and clean production, made him stand out from the densely packed genre. Success from his mixtapes, particularly Wild West and 23, earned him not just popularity but substantial streaming royalties. With millions of streams on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube, he earns consistent passive income from music alone.