From Little Simz’s new record Grey Area (out today) comes “Pressure”—an impressive track that showcases Simz’s versatility over a double-edged beat. She enters the piano-backed track voraciously, then the beat changes—drums, distorted vocals and heavier bass kick in—and Simz shines through it. “Take a walk in my shoes / Or any other young black person in this age / All we ever know this pain …
Many can relate to the message of Mahalia’s “Proud of Me,” a song and video about going home to loved ones with something to show for yourself. With a guest appearance by Little Simz, the beautiful track gets additional gravity. It’s a next-level release from the English singer.
London-based Little Simz released “Poison Ivy” last year, but now the chilled out tune with Tilla has its own video. The moody black and white video perfectly accompanies the tune about difficult, toxic love—with Simz alone, playing the guitar. The track is from Stillness In Wonderland which has just been released as a deluxe edition.
