"Ungrateful" is the introspective closing track of Central Cee’s chart-topping 2022 mixtape, 23 . The "Net Video" accompanying the track provides a raw, visual counterpart to the song's confessional themes of mental health, past regrets, and the weight of sudden stardom.
He is seen performing in an art-filled luxury apartment, sitting in a barber's chair, and playing basketball on a rooftop court.
Critics at Clash Magazine and Revolt TV highlighted the track as a sign of his "elevated sound" and maturity as an artist. Central Cee Ungrateful [Net Video]
The song and video have been widely praised for their honesty:
Produced by Levi Lennox, "Ungrateful" is a departure from Central Cee's typical high-energy drill anthems, favoring a more mature and vulnerable sound. "Ungrateful" is the introspective closing track of Central
The visual was filmed in London by long-term collaborator Kunography and edited by Central Cee himself.
The video features a solitary, atmospheric aesthetic, often showing Central Cee alone to reflect the song's personal nature. Critics at Clash Magazine and Revolt TV highlighted
Cench uses a portion of the song to shout out UK rap pioneers who paved the way for him, including Giggs, Skepta, Dave, and his manager, YBeeez. The "Net Video" Visuals