Little Simz, As You've Never Seen Her Before

Matt Sharp
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Gearing up for Lotus, her highly anticipated fourth studio album out on June 6th, Little Simz treats fans to new single 'Young', alongside a must-see visual...

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Rooted amongst frank reflections and searing honesty, there's also a playfulness and a sense of daring on Lotus, perfectly distilled in the punk spirit of 'Young'. A signpost of her range, bringing her gift for storytelling to the centre, Simz takes on a character, her voice rising to a high lilt, the bass transporting listeners to a world and a life apart. In her own words;

“I was able to tap into a character. That was fun for me. It’s just a moment of light heartedness”.

Showcasing Simz as you’ve never seen her before, the crazy video for 'Young' reunites her with the legendary director Dave Meyers, following their multi-award winning video collaboration for 'Gorilla'.

Guided by the production from Miles Clinton James, 'Young' is world’s apart from previous singles 'Free' and 'Flood', hinting at the scope and breadth of Lotus. For Simz, the title itself, Lotus, embodies renewal and growth, mirroring her evolving artistry and the album's voyage through life's intricate phases. Lotus features an impeccably curated list of collaborators; Moses Sumney, Miraa May, Wretch 32, Cashh, Michael Kiwanuka, Yussef Dayes, Sampha, Lydia Kitto, Yukimi Nagano, and Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly on the aforementioned 'Flood'.

Little Simz is a boundary-breaking musician and cultural curator. Need proof? Look no further:

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