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Little Simz

North London rapper whose Sometimes I Might Be Introvert won the Mercury Prize, known for deep, cinematic storytelling.

Key albums
Grey AreaSometimes I Might Be IntrovertNO THANK YOU
Key tracks
SelfishVenomWomanIntrovertPoint and KillTwo Worlds Apart

Who is Little Simz?

Little Simz (Simbiatu Ajikawo) is a rapper, singer and actress from North London. She also played Shelley in the Netflix series Top Boy.

Known for

Grey Area (2019) was nominated for the Mercury Prize, and Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (2021) won it in 2022. That album also debuted at number 4 in the UK charts. NO THANK YOU (2022) followed soon after.

Style

Calm, precise and powerful, with very personal lyrics about identity, family and fame. Her music borrows from grime, soul, jazz, reggae and orchestral sounds.

Impact

Little Simz is seen as one of the best rappers in the UK and showed that a fully independent artist can win the biggest prizes with ambitious albums.

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