Drake and Central Cee Drop Highly Anticipated Track Ahead of “ICEMAN” Album
CHICAGO — After weeks of buzz, Drake and Central Cee are finally delivering on their promised collaboration, set to drop tonight at midnight (July 25). The track arrives a week later than expected, following a no-show on streaming services last Friday, much to fans’ confusion and skepticism.
The song — still untitled at the time of reporting — is set to be the second official release from Drake’s upcoming album, ICEMAN.
Wireless Festival Teased the Track Early
Fans first caught wind of the new collaboration when a snippet was played during Drake’s headlining performance at Wireless Festival. UK rapper Central Cee later made a surprise appearance on Day 2 of the event, performing past collabs alongside Drizzy, further fueling speculation of a joint release.
One clip from the festival quickly made the rounds online after Drake declared:
“The best lyricists in the world are from London,”
as he brought out Skepta, indirectly weighing in on the UK vs. U.S. rap debate.
Fan Reactions: From Hype to Hesitation
Despite the official announcement via popular hip-hop news source Kurrco, skepticism still lingers on social media. One fan wrote,
“WE ARE READY COME SAVE THE SUMMER,”
while others questioned whether Drake would follow through this time.
The collaboration has also reignited criticism about Drake’s stylistic choices, with some accusing the Canadian rapper of “faking accents” or “culture-hopping” to maintain global appeal.
Still, Central Cee’s involvement has drawn praise, with fans calling him “the real deal” and predicting a “Cee carryjob incoming.”
A Busy Summer for Drizzy
The track release comes amid a whirlwind summer for Drake, who just kicked off the $ome $exy $ongs 4 U Tour with PARTYNEXTDOOR. Earlier this week, fans at his overseas concert cheered on Drake’s indirect acknowledgment of Kendrick Lamar’s recent disses — sparking yet another round of hip-hop Twitter discourse.
Simultaneously, NBA YoungBoy’s album release is also happening tonight, creating an unexpected chart showdown. One fan tweeted,
“If Drake drops his album now, it wouldn’t be fair for YB.”
All Eyes on “ICEMAN”
This upcoming album marks a new chapter for Drake following the polarizing response to 2023’s For All the Dogs. Though few official details have been released, fans are anticipating more UK influences and darker, experimental sounds.
Whether this Drake and Central Cee track becomes the song of the summer or just a fan debate starter, there’s no denying the global spotlight it’s already attracting.
Are you staying up for the midnight release? Will Drake and Central Cee deliver a true summer anthem — or is the hype overblown? Drop your thoughts now on ChicagoMusicGuide.com.