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| EP by Dave and Central Cee | ||||
| Released | 5 June 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Genre | British hip hop | |||
| Length | 16:23 | |||
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Split Decision is a collaborative EP,and fifth overall,by British rappers Dave and Central Cee. It was released on 5 June 2023 by Neighbourhood and Live Yours. [1] [2] It was preceded by its lead single "Sprinter",which was released four days prior.
Dave and Central Cee first collaborated in 2016 on the remix to the track "Spirit Bomb" by AJ Tracey. Dave later produced the track "End of the Beginning" on Central Cee's mixtape 23 (2022). [3]
On 1 June,the lead single "Sprinter" released alongside a music video. It broke the record for the most streams for a hip-hop song in Spotify UK. [4]
The EP was released on Dave's 25th birthday,which was a day after Central Cee's 25th birthday. [5]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| WhyNow |   [6] |
Archie Brydon from WhyNow stated that the EP "highlights both of their known abilities,as well as showcasing a genuine chemistry between them." Concluding his review,he notes that though just four tracks long,it "is a quality collaboration to help kickstart the British summer." [6] Writing for Complex UK ,Kameron Hay noted that Split Decision features "the perfect mix of lyricism,wordplay,luxurious flexing,and humor". He stated that "Central Cee balances light-hearted bars with menacing wordplay" and that "the chemistry between the two is undeniable". Concluding his review,he stated that it's "one of the best rap releases of the year thus far,and a project that leaves you wanting more from the dynamic duo". [7]
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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| Complex UK | Complex's Best Albums of 2023 | 18 | [7] |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Trojan Horse" | Dave | 4:08 | |
| 2. | "Sprinter" |
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| 3:37 |
| 3. | "Our 25th Birthday" |
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| 5:07 |
| 4. | "UK Rap" |
| Kyle Evans | 3:18 |
| Total length: | 16:36 | |||
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [8] | 56 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard) [9] | 13 |
| Danish Albums (Hitlisten) [10] | 24 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [11] | 18 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [12] | 6 |
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