"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.
Produced by Levi Lennox, "Ungrateful" is a departure from Central Cee's typical high-energy drill anthems, favoring a more mature and vulnerable sound. Central Cee Ungrateful [Net Video]
He explores his "mysterious character," detailing the pain and moral conflicts encountered on his journey from Shepherd’s Bush to the top of the charts. "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. He explores his "mysterious character," detailing the pain
Critics at Clash Magazine and Revolt TV highlighted the track as a sign of his "elevated sound" and maturity as an artist.
Reviewers note that the DIY editing style adds an "honest" and "candid" layer to the confessional track. Critical Reception
He is seen performing in an art-filled luxury apartment, sitting in a barber's chair, and playing basketball on a rooftop court.