Drake & Central Cee — Which One: A Predictable Collaboration with Mixed Results

Drake and Central Cee’s new single Which One, released July 24 during Drake’s “Iceman” livestream series, feels like a polished but overly familiar entry in Drake’s catalog.

Intended as the second single from his forthcoming Iceman album, the track boasts chart ambitions—rumored to debut in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, extending Drake’s record to an astounding 84 Top 10 hits

Sonically, Which One leans into Drake’s comfy pop-rap lane, barely stretching into novel territory. Central Cee arrives midway through the track and—by many fan reports—becomes its strongest point. On Reddit, one user wrote, “The beats were both enjoyable… Central Cee was my favorite part of this song,” praising his simple, effective bars over Drake’s uneven attempt at a British accent. AlbumOfTheYear reviewers echoed this, noting the second beat offered a vibe, even if Drake’s delivery felt flat and repetitive.

Critics have been less kind. Stanisland Magazine labeled Which One “a temporary fix of zero,” suggesting the song lacks the magnetic spark needed for longevity. Central Cee’s verse, while competent, allegedly fails to elevate the track beyond routine pop-rap fare.

Still, expectations remain high. The collaboration was premiered to fans via livestream while Drake and Central Cee watched a dancer in an empty pool—an anticlimactic but intriguing visual moment in the rollout. Live performances followed quickly, including a joint appearance in Manchester that affirmed both artists’ global reach.

At its core, Which One is a textbook Drake single: polished, accessible, and built for streaming success. Yet in doing so, it risks feeling sterile—and when Central Cee adds more energy than the headline act, questions arise about the creative dynamic.