I think "making it" as an artist can be best defined by freedom.

We've been following UK rapper Little Simz since 2024. She blew up with her 2019 "Venom", then released the incredibly empowering & cinematic Sometimes I Might Be Introvert album in 2021. She followed up with the NO THANK YOU record in her smooth style a year later & the surprising, experimental & wild DROP 7 EP last year.

She started 2025 with a new album rollout - Lotus, which will be out in the world on May 9th. And today, we're blessed with the 2nd single off it.

"Free" is the sound I love most from Simz - effortless, yet solid flow, thoughtful lyrics, and soulful & groovy production with uplifting strings. And this comes after the incredibly charged, percussion & bassline-driven first single "Flood" with Obongjayar, Moonchild Sanelly, that will make your blood boil.

Honestly, can't wait to hear what she's got in store for us in the full record.

posted by Nasko
4 weeks ago