THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Little Simz is a boundary-breaking musician and cultural curator, recognised as one of the U.K.’s most captivating and visionary artists. A multi-award winner — collecting Brit Awards, MOBOs and an Ivor Novello — across mixtapes, EPs, and five critically acclaimed albums, Simz’s music documents her story, her journey, her becoming, and in turn, her generation.
This summer, Little Simz returns with her sixth album Lotus. The record marks an exciting new chapter in her artistic journey, drawing from an expansive palette of musical influences including punk, jazz, afrobeat and more. True to form, Simz continues to push boundaries and defy genre constraints, creating a sound that’s both innovative and distinctly her own.
The thunderous beat of the drums on Flood launches a bold new chapter for Little Simz. She delivers her bars in a fierce, husky snarl — an instrument all its own — shape-shifting alongside the track’s unrelenting grooves. Guided by Miles Clinton James’ immersive production, Flood also unites two singular voices: Longtime collaborator Obongjayar and the electrifying Moonchild Sanelly. The result is a raw, hypnotic force that signals Little Simz’ unstoppable evolution. For her, Lotus embodies renewal and growth, mirroring her evolving artistry and the album’s thematic voyage through life’s intricate phases.”
