Little Simz, is a British rapper, singer and actress of Nigerian heritage. GREY Area is her third album, released in March 2019 through Age 101 Music.
Little Simz, is a British rapper, singer and actress of Nigerian heritage. GREY Area is her third album, released in March 2019 through Age 101 Music.
8.1
Little Simz:
GREY Area
Artist Origin: 🇬🇧
Release Date: 1 March 2019
Label: Age 101
Genres: Rap, Hip-Hop
Prosecutor: Adam
The album rockets along at a swift pace, feeling more like an EP than an LP. It covers emotional, relationship and political issues with a deft balance between efficient delivery and controlled anger. Highlights for me were Selfish, Wounds and 101.fm. Some of the backing tracks reminded me of late 1990s/early 2000 rap songs which is no bad thing, but that said it all felt original and managed to keep me hooked for multiple plays, and I think I’ll return to it many more times! 8.1
Rich
No grey area for me, this is a great album. Little doubt, Little Simz is a precocious young talent (“Jay Z on a bad day, Shakespeare on her worst days”). Loved how her sharp, no-nonsense rap edge is softened by her collaborators who bring with them an eclectic mix of soul, funk and R&B. Great choice of samples at play too. So many highlights, many more than I have space to mention. Thoroughly enjoyed. 8.2
Mike
All killer no filler from London's Little Simz. This album feels authentic and concise, energetic and reflective of modern Britain. With tracks like Wounds hitging you powerfully in the chest. For me Selfish, 101 FM and Wounds are stand out tracks, with excellent collaborations with Kiwanuka on Flowers and Chronnix on Wounds. A fine piece of work that I would have otherwise missed. Nice choice A White. 8.6
Phil
From Offence to Flowers, The Simzter packs a lot into this 35min offering. The versatility on show is impressive, and it feels effortless, breezy. Am no impressed by rap cliches (guns/violence), there’s nothing original offered here on that front, but the storytelling is superb. 7.5
Dan
Lil’ Simz serves up a bold, rapid-fire album full of catchy grooves and brilliant wordplay. High-octane opener, ‘Offence’ sets the tone with roaring bass & brilliant ‘bar-spittin’, while, the jazz-infused ‘Selfish’ & soulful-groove of Kiwanuka collab, ‘Flowers’ add musical variation from the starker production of earlier tracks. The Kendrick-esque Venom brings some punch & intensity towards the backend. I also enjoyed the catchy eastern-style synths on 101FM. GA covers some serious ground in its 36mins, but if anything feels a tad too short. 7.6
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The album rockets along at a swift pace, feeling more like an EP than an LP. It covers emotional, relationship and political issues with a deft balance between efficient delivery and controlled anger. Highlights for me were Selfish, Wounds and 101.fm. Some of the backing tracks reminded me of late 1990s/early 2000 rap songs which is no bad thing, but that said it all felt original and managed to keep me hooked for multiple plays, and I think I’ll return to it many more times! 8.1
Rich
No grey area for me, this is a great album. Little doubt, Little Simz is a precocious young talent (“Jay Z on a bad day, Shakespeare on her worst days”). Loved how her sharp, no-nonsense rap edge is softened by her collaborators who bring with them an eclectic mix of soul, funk and R&B. Great choice of samples at play too. So many highlights, many more than I have space to mention. Thoroughly enjoyed. 8.2
Mike
All killer no filler from London's Little Simz. This album feels authentic and concise, energetic and reflective of modern Britain. With tracks like Wounds hitging you powerfully in the chest. For me Selfish, 101 FM and Wounds are stand out tracks, with excellent collaborations with Kiwanuka on Flowers and Chronnix on Wounds. A fine piece of work that I would have otherwise missed. Nice choice A White. 8.6
Phil
From Offence to Flowers, The Simzter packs a lot into this 35min offering. The versatility on show is impressive, and it feels effortless, breezy. Am no impressed by rap cliches (guns/violence), there’s nothing original offered here on that front, but the storytelling is superb. 7.5
Dan
Lil’ Simz serves up a bold, rapid-fire album full of catchy grooves and brilliant wordplay. High-octane opener, ‘Offence’ sets the tone with roaring bass & brilliant ‘bar-spittin’, while, the jazz-infused ‘Selfish’ & soulful-groove of Kiwanuka collab, ‘Flowers’ add musical variation from the starker production of earlier tracks. The Kendrick-esque Venom brings some punch & intensity towards the backend. I also enjoyed the catchy eastern-style synths on 101FM. GA covers some serious ground in its 36mins, but if anything feels a tad too short. 7.6
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