{"title":"Little Simz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Little Simz\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimbiatu Abisola Abiola Ajikawo, performing as Little Simz, was born in Islington, London on February 23, 1994. She is of Yoruba Nigerian heritage. She launched her recording career as a teenager via her own AGE 101 Music label. Her work has been independent across her catalog, with extensive critical attention building progressively across her albums. Her 2021 album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert won the 2022 Mercury Prize and the 2022 Brit Award for Best New Artist - making her one of the few independent British rappers to achieve mainstream British music industry recognition. She has also appeared in the Netflix series Top Boy as the character Shelley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Simz's sound combines hip hop, UK hip hop, neo-soul, jazz rap, alternative hip hop, and grime with her distinctive vocal delivery, extensive integration of jazz, soul, and orchestral arrangements, and lyrical content addressing identity, family, mental health, and London life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Curious Tale of Trials + Persons (2015, AGE 101)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStillness in Wonderland (2016, AGE 101)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrey Area (2019, AGE 101\/AWAL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSometimes I Might Be Introvert (2021, AGE 101\/AWAL) - Mercury Prize 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Thank You (2022, Forever Living Originals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop 7 EP (2024, Forever Living Originals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAGE 101 Music and AWAL pressings of the Little Simz catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Little Simz typically start with Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (2021) or Grey Area (2019). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hip-hop-vinyl-records\"\u003eHip-Hop\/Rap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"little-simz-drop-6","title":"Drop 6 EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Simz punctuated 2014 and 2015 with her Drops series: spontaneous, carefree mixtapes that established her as a curious and brave voice in UK rap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540746711223,"sku":"210000053431","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/drop-6-ep-little-simz.jpg?v=1781154106"},{"product_id":"little-simz-sometimes-i-might-be-introvert-clear-white-vinyl","title":"Sometimes I Might Be Introvert 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Simz delivers an undeniable modern classic, effortlessly condensing any number of disparate styles and genres into music which thrillingly broaches the gap between urgent modern treatise and hip hop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540908585143,"sku":"210000062337","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/some.jpg?v=1781154684"},{"product_id":"little-simz-no-thank-you-clear-vinyl","title":"No Thank You 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Simz's \"No Thank You\" 2LP crackles with clarity on this vibrant clear vinyl. The album navigates hip-hop grooves and lush orchestrations, with Simz's incisive storytelling slicing through the mix. Tracks like \"Angel\" and \"Broken\" reveal her reflections on the industry and personal challenges in vivid detail. Collaborating with Cleo Sol and Inflo, the sound fuses reality and artistry, pushing boundaries with every rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785809473719,"sku":"210000080989","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4195116-3158403.jpg?v=1783045983"},{"product_id":"little-simz-lotus-pink-vinyl","title":"Lotus 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the innovative sound of Little Simz with her latest release, the 'Lotus' 2LP, pressed on striking pink vinyl. This album marks a pivotal chapter in her artistic journey, blending influences from punk, jazz, and afrobeat while showcasing her unique storytelling that resonates with her generation. A must for any vinyl enthusiast, this indie retail exclusive is a vivid expression of a boundary-breaking artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785818255543,"sku":"210000100338","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4413552-3337292.jpg?v=1783046006"},{"product_id":"little-simz-lotus-vinyl","title":"Lotus 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Simz returns with her 6th LP Lotus which marks an exciting new chapter in her artistic journey, drawing from a variety of musical influences including punk, jazz, afrobeat and more creating a sound that's both innovative and distinctly her own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785843945655,"sku":"210000098115","price":36.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4413550-3337290.jpg?v=1783046078"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/little-simz.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}