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Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Little Simz wants people to stop referring to her as a female rapper
Little Simz wants people to stop calling her a female rapper. The 31-year-old MC and actress has wants to simply be seen as an "artist", rather than having the focus put on her gender. She told the 'Louis Theroux' podcast: "It just feels a bit lazy, and I understand sometimes it's the quickest and easiest way to just identify what someone is, but it just never really sat well with me, that title. "I'm just an artist and that's it." Simz also opened up on her struggles creating her upcoming sixth album 'Lotus', and during the writing she was "having to essentially make a record that I'm struggling to believe in". She added: "Which is weird because I've always been a confident kid. I've always believe in myself. "So the minute I'm plagued with self-doubt I'm like, 'Whoa, this is mad. I don't know how to deal with this. "'I don't know if this is the path I should be continuing.' " 'Lotus' was originally set to be released on May 9, but was delayed until Friday (06.06.25)due to the "scheduling of shooting a movie". She said in a statement shared to Instagram: "Hey guys, when I used to get asked does it get hectic with doing music and acting, my response was always 'Mmm nah not really you know.' "Well, that time has come and unfortunately I'm having to push my album back to June 6th due to scheduling of shooting a movie that just came in. "Not ideal for me or you I know, trust me, I've tried many ways around but it just means I can't do the film otherwise.(sic)" Simz asked her fans for "grace and patience" and promised they would still get to hear new music from her in the meantime. She added: 'If there was ever a time I ask for your grace and patience it's now. 'You can expect more music from Lotus in the meantime but the pushback date for the album in full will be June 6th 2025. 'I'm sorry maynnnnn, I proper am. 'But only a few more extra weeks then yours. 'I love you forever thank you in advance for your understanding. [White heart and lotus emojis]. Simz x(sic)"
Hypebeast
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Little Simz Unveils Third 'Lotus' Single, "Young"
Despite delaying her sixth studio albumLotusjust a tad,Little Simzisn't going quiet until its release. Originally slated to drop mid-May and now with a new release date in June, Simz has previewed the imminent LP with now a total of three highly diverse singles. After unveiling 'Flood' withObongjayarandMoonchild Sanellyand solo cut 'Free,' Simz has now unleashed a punk-pointed new track entitled 'Young.' Landing as the third song on the tracklist, 'Young' comes equipped with production from Miles Clinton James. 'I was able to tap into a character. That was fun for me. It's just a moment of light heartedness,' Simz said of 'Young.' 'Young' also sees Simz reunite collaborator Dave Meyers on the music video, following up on their multi-award winning video collaboration for 'Gorilla'. 1. Thief2. Flood (feat. Obongjayar & Moonchild Sanelly)3. Young4. Only (feat. Lydia Kitto)5. Free6. Peace (feat. Moses Sumney & Miraa May)7. Hollow8. Lion (feat. Obongjayar)9. Enough (feat. Yukimi)10. Blood (feat. Wretch 32 & Cashh)11. Lotus (feat. Michael Kiwanuka & Yussef Dayes)12. Lonely13. Blue (feat. Sampha) Stream 'Young' by Little Simz out on all streaming services now. ExpectLotusto drop everywhere on June 6.
Hypebeast
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Best New Tracks: Aminé, Rico Nasty, Little Simz, and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks. Albums come fromAminé,Rico Nasty, Chuckyy,Snoop DoggandEkkstacy, with an EP landing fromErick The Architect. As for singles,Little Simz,SoFaygo,Latto,andTiaCorineshared new tracks, as well asAnderson .PaakandKnxwledge'sNxWorries,BktherulaxTy Dolla $ignx9livesandJoey Bada$$xBig SeanxAb-Soul. Aminé has ushered in '13 Months of Sunshine.' The multi-hyphenate is back in his music bag with his first album since 2021, which an expansive, genre-blurring offering that comes with a stacked lineup of lyrical and production features includingLido,Leon Thomas, 454 andToro Y Music 'This is Maria,' Rico Nasty told us on the persona behind her most raw release the rapper's first release under new label Fueled for Ramen, is a punk-inspired, fully solo offering that finds her answering to no one but Music After garnering cosigns from fellow Chicago rappersLUCKIand Lil Durk, Chuckyy has lifted the curtain on his newest mixtape,I Live, I Die, I Live Again. The 11-track album includes a contribution from LUCKI and a homage to Music Officially announced earlier this week, Erick The Architect'sARCSTRUMENTALS 3is labeled as an 'electronic' project. The three-song EP sees the Flatbush Zombies talent tapping into his house side and expanding on the groundwork he laid down on his solo debut last Music Laced with hypnotic production fromKenny Beats, TiaCorine has shared new single 'Ironic.'Spotify|Apple Music Following a surprise mid-week announcement, Snoop Dogg dropped off new albumIz It A Crime?on Thursday. The album comes equipped with assistance fromSexyy Red,Pharrelland many Music His first new release of 2025, SoFaygo built significant hype for his 'Don't Hold The Fire.' The track arrives alongside a cinematic official visual as Music While not on streaming yet, the Red Bull Spiral Freestyle is back and kicked off with a heavyweight trio. Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul and Big Sean linked up to exchange bars for over six minutes to ring in the revival of the cypher series. In tandem with the announcement of their first-ever North American tour, NxWorries dropped off some new music as well. Their first new track sinceWhy Lawd?is a jazzy new cut entitled 'Everybody Gets Down.'Spotify|Apple Music As she readies the release of Lotus, Little Simz has unveiled the third single from the highly anticipated project. 'Young' joins 'Free' and 'Flood' on the Music The elusive Ekkstacy has returned with a new longform a 13-song solo offering, that includes singles 'keep my head down,' 'she will be missed' and 'seventeen.'Spotify|Apple Music Signaling her first solo release since 'Sugar Honey Iced Tea' Latto is back with hot new summertime single 'Somebody.'Spotify|Apple Music On the heels of last week's 'DELILAH,' Bktherula is back again with more new music. She tapped Ty Dolla $ign and 9lives for 'BBGIRLGOSLOW.'Spotify|Apple Music
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Little Simz Releases Cheeky New Single 'Young': Stream
The post Little Simz Releases Cheeky New Single 'Young': Stream appeared first on Consequence. Little Simz has dropped new song 'Young,' the latest offering from her upcoming album, Lotus, out June 6th via AWAL Recordings. Stream it below. 'Young' takes a left turn from previous singles 'Free' and 'Flood' (the latter of which was named Song of the Week) by showing a playful side of Simz, who delivers cheeky bars about the folly of youth. Like 'Flood,' 'Young' was produced by Miles Clinton James. According to a press release, the dichotomy of the singles demonstrates 'the scope and breadth of Lotus, and the shifting moods that take the listener on an expansive journey.' Among fans, 'Young' has drawn comparisons to UK alternative hip-hop and electronic artist The Streets, who is featured on the lineup of the upcoming Meltdown festival curated by Simz. 'I was able to tap into a character,' Simz said of the new single. 'That was fun for me. It's just a moment of light heartedness.' To accompany the track, Simz dropped a new music video directed by Dave Meyers, who also worked on the award-winning visual for Simz's track 'Gorilla' off of her 2022 album, NO THANK YOU. The clip shows Simz made up like an elderly woman and causing mischief around her neighborhood. Watch it below. Lotus is Simz's first proper album since NO THANK YOU, although her most recent project was last year's Drop 7 EP. It features an impressive slate of collaborators, including Moses Sumney, Miraa May, Wretch 32, Cashh, Michael Kiwanuka, Yussef Dayes, Sampha, Lydia Kitto, Yukimi Nagano, Obongjayar, and Moonchild Sanelly. See the full tracklist for Lotus below. Pre-orders are ongoing. Simz will be performing two headlining shows in the UK this year at Co-Op Live in Manchester on October 16th and The O2 in London on October 17th. Get tickets here. Lotus Artwork: Lotus Tracklist: 01. Thief 02. Flood (feat. Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly) 03. Young 04. Only (feat. Lydia Kitto) 05. Free 06. Peace (feat. Moses Sumney and Miraa May) 07. Hollow 08. Lion (feat. Obongjayar) 09. Enough (feat. Yukimi) 10. Blood (feat. Wretch 32 and Cashh) 11. Lotus (feat. Michael Kiwanuka and Yussef Dayes) 12. Lonely 13. Blue (feat. Sampha) Popular Posts Drummer Chris Adler Opens Up on What Led to Firing from Lamb of God First Look at Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale in Madden Movie Morris, Alligator in Happy Gilmore, Dead at Over 80 Years Old Jazz Pianist Matthew Shipp Derides André 3000's New Piano Project: "Complete and Utter Crap" Stephen King's The Long Walk Movie Gets Long-Awaited Trailer: Watch Say It in Ghor: How Andor Brought a Brand New Language to Star Wars Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
The Independent
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Little Simz announces more artists for Meltdown 2025
Little Simz has added more artists to her already packed lineup for this year's Meltdown festival. Held at the Southbank Centre in London from 12 to 22 June, the event will play host to artists including British R&B star Mahalia, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, Canadian jazz/hip-hop collective BADBADNOTGOOD, and Mercury Prize -winning musician James Blake. They will join the likes of London-born saxophonist Nubya Garcia, contemporary soul artist MEGA, and singer-songwriter Kara Jackson. British rapper Simz, born Simbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, had previously announced that grime legend Ghetts, Grammy-winning American musician Jon Batiste, The Streets, Little Dragon vocalist Yukumi, and 'Messy' star Lola Young would appear on the lineup. She is the latest in a long line of esteemed curators that include The Cure's Robert Smith, Nick Cave, David Bowie, Patti Smith, Grace Jones and Elvis Costello. Little Simz said: 'My team and I have prepared eleven days of art, music, workshops and more. So many incredible artists have curated this festival so it's a true honour to be a part of it. Thank you to the Southbank Centre for having me. 'Meltdown 2025 the Simz way is going to be epic. I'll see you there.' Born in north London, Simz is regarded as one of the most gifted rappers of her generation, attracting early praise with albums such as 2016's Stillness in Wonderland and 2019's Grey Area. In 2021, she received national acclaim for her fourth album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, which charted at No 4 in the UK and won the Mercury Prize the following year. Her most recent album, No Thank You, was surprise-released in December 2022 through the independent label, Forever Living Originals, while her latest EP, Drop 7, came out in February last year. She recently announced that her new record, Lotus, will be released on 6 June. Jane Beese, head of contemporary music for the Southbank Centre, said: 'Little Simz's first taste of what's to come from her Meltdown hugely embodies the wealth of influences and inspirations across her work. 'Ranging from jazz, hip hop, R&B, electronic and soul with a line up of both renowned legends alongside the creators of the future, this is going to be London's go-to festival this summer.' Mark Ball, artistic director at the Southbank Centre, added: 'Hot on the heels of her brilliant line up for the first wave announcements, it's thrilling to see more global talent play alongside homegrown artists and to see Little Simz's musical curiosity and imagination take full shape.'
