Breaking Even - Episode 05 - Ceebo

In this episode of Breaking Even, Ed Rants sits down with Ceebo, one of the UK’s most exciting emerging artists, to unpack how he’s carving his lane in an industry that’s evolving faster than ever. We dive deep into his come-up, the realities of the UK underground rap scene, the influence of drill and trap on his sound, and why authenticity and emotional honesty are at the core of his music. Ceebo opens up about vulnerability, growth, mentorship, and navigating a space where most artists and producers are teenagers building something new from scratch. We also discuss the evolution of trap, from Gucci Mane to Young Thug and how the UK found its own identity. Plus: how producers like X10 unlocked new creative levels, why type beats still matter, and why community, accessibility, and staying true to yourself are essential in 2025. If you’re an independent artist, producer, or music lover looking to understand the realities of breaking even, this episode is for you. New episodes every week, subscribe for more conversations with the artists shaping the future of music. 00:00 Intro: Who is Ceebo? Setting the stage for an honest conversation about music, growth, and the UK underground scene. 03:14 Discovering Trap & Early Influences How Gucci Mane, Young Thug, and the rise of trap shaped Ceebo’s understanding of sound. 07:45 The Evolution of Trap & UK Identity Exploring trap’s expansion, fusion with country, and how the UK created its own version. 10:56 The Underground Scene Is Young Why the UK’s underground ecosystem is both early-stage and built by teenagers. 13:49 Immaturity in the Music? Why the sound feels raw, and how age, growth, and time play a role. 16:31 Mentors & Motivation Lancy’s influence and why mentorship is becoming crucial for younger artists. 20:54 Type Beats & Finding the Right Sound Why Ceebo embraces type beats and how they help him stay versatile. 24:48 Working With X10 & Unlocking New Levels How one of drill’s greatest producers evolved creatively through new collaborations. 29:20 Vulnerability in Music Ceebo explains why he shares everything in his music and how audiences connect with honesty. 33:42 Community, Identity & Representation Why being from a place with no role models pushes him harder. 38:08 The Future of the Scene Ceebo’s hopes for the underground and why he feels driven to contribute. 41:22 Final Thoughts & Outro Closing reflections on growth, direction, and what’s coming next. Follow us on all platforms! Audience Economy: Even - https://www.even.biz/artists/audience-economy  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/breakingeven_uk TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingevenuk Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4btjfmM5oCYz9SV8Y0ZlAS?trackId=5N6UwTCRK9q6ueHn2kzisw Ed Rants: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ed_rants/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ed_rants Ceebo: https://store.weareceebo.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ceebosweezy/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ceebosw Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wtelmF043mIcSEjNs7wWB?si=N0TsJiWiRW2x4kbSPcdSUg #BreakingEvenPodcast #Ceebo #UKUnderground #UKRap #MusicIndustry2025 #IndependentArtist #TrapMusic #DrillProducer #ArtistJourney #EdRants