Sprinter (song)
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| Single by Dave and Central Cee | ||||
| from the EP Split Decision | ||||
| Released | 1 June 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:49 | |||
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| "Sprinter" on YouTube | ||||
"Sprinter" is a song by British rappers Dave and Central Cee. The single was released 1 June 2023 through record labels Neighbourhood and Live Yours, and was included on the artist's collaborative EP Split Decision, released four days later. The song's instrumental has been characterized as a "guitar-led, subtle drill" beat with Latin influence.
Sprinter debuted at number one in the UK Singles Chart, becoming Dave's third number-one single and Central Cee's first. The single became the longest-running number-one rap song in the UK, holding the position for 10 weeks. It also topped the charts in Australia, Ireland, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Switzerland. Sprinter was ultimately the most streamed song on Spotify in the United Kingdom in 2023. By April 2024 it was the most streamed UK rap song of all time.
The work won the PRS for Music Most Performed Work Ivor Novello Award on Thursday 23 May 2024.