"Introvert," "I love you, I hate you," and "standing ovation" off her album SIMBI are must listens. Far more lyrically dense than Gorilla and the production from Inflo remains top notch!!!
I totally agree with George on this song (and you). Lyrically it's not her strongest, but the flow, beat and feel of the son is off the hook! A lot of her other songs are a lot stronger lyrically.
I saw Little Simz in 2019 at the Velvet Underground in Toronto. She was amazing. Tiny venue, intimate show. She mingled and engaged with the crowd while performing. She has so many great tracks. Easily one of my favourite rap artists.
I just photographed her set at NASS fest here in the UK. She's an incredible talent! It was a visually stunning performance too. She's legendary status.
*Little Simz and Sampa the Great* are my two favorite female emcee's. Barz over gimmicks and their music videos be on point. "Point and Kill" is the business and "Introvert" is a masterclass of production.
You mentioned the Missy references. The video was directed by Dave Meyers who directed all of Missy’s biggest videos. Lots of nods to Missy and Busta and the work they did with Hype Williams
Wait for it George, wait till you hear her pen... She's an incredible lyricist. Introvert, I Love You I Hate You, Point & Kill - be prepared for eclectic masterpieces.
I first got introduced to Simz through COLORS the TH-cam channel like 4 years ago with the song "Backseat" i loved everything about her vibe , sound and flow. Glad to see her get the recognition she deserves now
Little Simz is the best UK rapper right now - she has a *ton* of fire songs out not just from this album, but also from way back. Recommendations: "Introvert", "Good for What", "Venom (A Colors Show"), "Backseat (A Colors Show)", "NO THANK YOU (it's a 10 minute vertical slice through the album with a great music video, very much worth it).
Amazing song, the whole premise of "Monkey to Gorilla" is "I will not be oppressed", and that is what the whole 'No Thank You' album encompasses! I'd love to see more reactions for songs on that album, her lyrics are super powerful. ("Broken" is my fav from the album)
You can listen to 'Angel', the first track on the project, it's very reminiscent of Kendrick's storytelling on 'Sing About Me/I'm Dying of Thirst'. Plus Dave Meyers did the video for 'Gorilla', the man who did the most of Kendrick's videos, so there's that also.
Y’all have to listen to her work off of her 2021 album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert”, it was one of the best albums period to drop in 2021 imho. Tracks like: Introvert, I Love You I Hate You, and Two Worlds Apart are all great choices.
Venom (colours show) will give you the lyrical flexing. Introvert will give you the full package of how she pushes boundaries. I love you i hate you is all storytelling. The grey area album is a masterpiece, personally love 101fm and Wounds. Angels off no thank you and woman off SIMBI show general flexibility. Can’t wait to see you hear more.
I just found about this song two days ago (on a rock channel of all places) and have replayed it at least ten times. I agree with the Missy Elliott influence yet she's still her own person. Love her flow and genre blending.
Y’all gotta hear “I Love You, I Hate You” and “Little Q, Pt. 2” from her other album then “No Merci” from this album. My personal favorite tracks from her
I got introduced to her from her release SIMBI (Somethimes I Might Be Introvert) 2021. The intro "Introvert" is massive sounding and theatric. Amazing album through and thorugh.
The “S.ometimes I. M.ight B.e I.ntrovert” album is the best Hip Hop album so far in the 2020’s….Point & Kill, Woman, Little Q pt 2, Two Worlds Apart, Introvert…..I Love You, I Hate You….Hip Hop is NOT dead….it is alive and well….you just have to look beneath the surface…..
Please do more Little Simz!! IMO she is one of the greatest of our generation.. Introvert from her 2021 album, Angel from this same album “No Thank You” is haaard too. Shes definitely got songs where she’s barring harder than this and have an incredibly vast array of styles and tunes so there’s more for u guys to explore, no doubt. Would love to see ur reactions and thoughts as u venture further into her discography!!
Your guys reactions are always on point!!! So hyped you guys reacted to this!! Simz is easily one of the greats of today!! She just keeps getting better!!! This was arguably AOTY last year!!! Hope u guys react to more of her music!!! It's a must! Much love LIV and fam‼‼‼✨✨✨💙💙💙
Oh yes finally onto simz. Shes genuinely in my opinion the best rapper in the world right now based on form. Her album SIMBI is personally the best album to drop in the 2020s.
I completely agree. Simz doesn’t miss. This is a great introduction to her as the guys noted at the end and this is basically Simz just coasting and it is STILL this much FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 You must check more Little Simz out, you can’t really go wrong, she is that consistent 👌 Personal favourites and highly recommended: Boss Pressure Silhouette Point & Kill Dead Body Good For What Also - You MUST check out her most recent Tiny Desk concert - it is perfection.
Great review as always guys! Been following Little Simz since way back so love to see her finally getting the respect she deserves! Also I totally agree that Tobe Nwigwe should shift more towards conventional beats because he's an amazing artist and those type of beats would enable him to appeal to a broader audience. One song I really like from him though is 'Headshots ft. D Smoke'. That verse after the first beat switches is amazing!
I think you guys would also enjoy Enny. She’s also a British rapper and has opened for Little Simz, but she brings a unique style with a relevant theme!!
She is channeling Lauren Hill , Missy Elliot and magic. This was directed by Dave Meyers who directed Missy’s videos back in the day and has gone to direct many other artists videos.
Little Simz - Venom | A COLORS SHOW th-cam.com/video/Kh8Q2iytzns/w-d-xo.html Little Simz - Introvert (Official Video) th-cam.com/video/hxfGQ2AJHGk/w-d-xo.html Little Simz - Woman feat. Cleo Sol (Official Video) th-cam.com/video/zHGf6tmnLYE/w-d-xo.html Cleo Sol - Why Don't You | A COLORS SHOW th-cam.com/video/kXUtOoNUOzE/w-d-xo.html Little Simz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert th-cam.com/video/Nkt93coQzqg/w-d-xo.html
Dave Meyers ( directed Missy Elliot’s in the day)- lots of nod especially to 90’s videos - note the black puffer- plastic bag looking coats. I adore her dead calm delivery - her beats- her lyricism and she has a great eye..she writes - plays- raps sings produces her own work and others’. The message is dope and relatable. She is fantastic no gender needed ( ie not great for a female just great).
Thanks for finally getting to Simz. 😭 Please listen to "Pressure", "Standing Ovation", "I Love You, I Hate You" or "Silhouette". 'Cause she was not playing lyrically on any of those tracks. 👌🏿🔥
yup, old skool boom bap approach. Beat loop is sampled from Ramsey Lewis - Summer Breeze. Venom by little Simz is fire. Introvert also good, but disappears up it's own ass a bit at the end IMO. Still, Simz is a very creative artist. You're right, the visuals, message and rap are all part of the experience. Her next album is sure to be different from the last.
I cannot believe you've never heard her! Better late than never. You're in for a treat. 101FM from the album Grey Area deserves a mention. Love from England
Hi ! Little Simz is amazing, she is having a collab with RM leader of BTS, releasing tomorrow 24 MAY. RM just released a beautiful and indie pop song called Come Back To Me, its a pre-release song for his new 11-track alternative genre album out tomorrow 24 May , hope you give "Come Back To Me" a listen and tomorrow's album launch will have the title track called LOST! . The teaser is so intriguing, and the album called "Right Place Wrong Person" has 7 out of 11 tracks rated Explicit and not for korean show broadcast. RM had said last year in his live that this album will be raw and honest , so we are all sat to listen to what he wants to say/rap/sing. :) There is also collab with Moses Sumney in the new album, hope you can give it a listen , thank you :)
"Introvert," "I love you, I hate you," and "standing ovation" off her album SIMBI are must listens. Far more lyrically dense than Gorilla and the production from Inflo remains top notch!!!
Standing Ovation is definitely one of her hardest songs, she has so much energy it’s insane
Venom is a must
both of those are perfect songs for them to react to!
I would say Point and kill should be a must listen too, its so different but the same.
I literally only just realised that album name was an acronym
Can’t wait to see George change his mind about her lyrics once he starts hearing more
I totally agree with George on this song (and you). Lyrically it's not her strongest, but the flow, beat and feel of the son is off the hook! A lot of her other songs are a lot stronger lyrically.
yeah nah that triggered me bc do you know WHO you're talking about??
FACTS 💯💥
She has a great tune called Introvert too, going off what you were saying at the end
Her song Introvert is incredible, very lyrically and musically dense. Gorilla is her on some chill vibes
The best rapper in the world at the moment.
3 great projects back-to-back
I saw Little Simz in 2019 at the Velvet Underground in Toronto. She was amazing. Tiny venue, intimate show. She mingled and engaged with the crowd while performing. She has so many great tracks. Easily one of my favourite rap artists.
Damn, I missed her here and at Velvet no less. That must have been amazing.
I just photographed her set at NASS fest here in the UK. She's an incredible talent! It was a visually stunning performance too. She's legendary status.
*Little Simz and Sampa the Great* are my two favorite female emcee's. Barz over gimmicks and their music videos be on point.
"Point and Kill" is the business and "Introvert" is a masterclass of production.
Same for me, what two amazing unique artists. Would love them to colab.
You are wise
I heard sampa the great on an IKEA advert! The flow is unparalleled (besides little simz)
You guys are in for a treat, she’s totally AMAZING…
You mentioned the Missy references. The video was directed by Dave Meyers who directed all of Missy’s biggest videos. Lots of nods to Missy and Busta and the work they did with Hype Williams
Wait for it George, wait till you hear her pen... She's an incredible lyricist.
Introvert, I Love You I Hate You, Point & Kill - be prepared for eclectic masterpieces.
I'd say she's in conversation (with Dave) as the best the UK offers to hip hop rn, last 3 albums have been gold
FACTS 💯 I wish they would do a Grey Area album reaction 😅 SUCH a perfect masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥
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This is Simz relaxing. Her more lyrical flows are insane
Let’s GOOOO!!! Little Simz is on of the best rappers right now!!
One of
That was great, slick, smooth, classy & original.
When one of your first instincts is to make an Outkast comparison you know you're hearing someone special. 3:25
I first got introduced to Simz through COLORS the TH-cam channel like 4 years ago with the song "Backseat" i loved everything about her vibe , sound and flow. Glad to see her get the recognition she deserves now
Yeah SIMZZZ is the TRUTH
Little Simz is the best UK rapper right now - she has a *ton* of fire songs out not just from this album, but also from way back. Recommendations: "Introvert", "Good for What", "Venom (A Colors Show"), "Backseat (A Colors Show)", "NO THANK YOU (it's a 10 minute vertical slice through the album with a great music video, very much worth it).
After so many years you’ve FINALLY reacted to Little Simz 😭🔥 she’s amazing. You should do Venom next or Woman.
Great reaction. I would suggest "Introvert" - epic. Or "Venom" or "Backseat" from the Colors show - shows her rapping skills.
Backseat is a must
All three for sure!!
Little simz- Angel. Great track. Best on the album imo
Introvert and 101 fm is two of her best.
I would really love them reacting to "point and kill" cause that's FIIIIREEE
I just listened to this song today and yesss! It's such a good song.
Amazing song, the whole premise of "Monkey to Gorilla" is "I will not be oppressed", and that is what the whole 'No Thank You' album encompasses! I'd love to see more reactions for songs on that album, her lyrics are super powerful. ("Broken" is my fav from the album)
You can listen to 'Angel', the first track on the project, it's very reminiscent of Kendrick's storytelling on 'Sing About Me/I'm Dying of Thirst'. Plus Dave Meyers did the video for 'Gorilla', the man who did the most of Kendrick's videos, so there's that also.
Y’all have to listen to her work off of her 2021 album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert”, it was one of the best albums period to drop in 2021 imho. Tracks like: Introvert, I Love You I Hate You, and Two Worlds Apart are all great choices.
Venom (colours show) will give you the lyrical flexing. Introvert will give you the full package of how she pushes boundaries. I love you i hate you is all storytelling. The grey area album is a masterpiece, personally love 101fm and Wounds. Angels off no thank you and woman off SIMBI show general flexibility. Can’t wait to see you hear more.
gotta see venom with the colors show shows off her rapping abilities like crazy
I just found about this song two days ago (on a rock channel of all places) and have replayed it at least ten times. I agree with the Missy Elliott influence yet she's still her own person. Love her flow and genre blending.
'I know the streets will love it like I brought Mike Skinner' IYKYK
Y’all gotta hear “I Love You, I Hate You” and “Little Q, Pt. 2” from her other album then “No Merci” from this album. My personal favorite tracks from her
I know you guys would love it! ❤ happy to see you guys throw out major compliments like the comparisons to Outkast n Missy
I got introduced to her from her release SIMBI (Somethimes I Might Be Introvert) 2021. The intro "Introvert" is massive sounding and theatric. Amazing album through and thorugh.
Grey Area might be my favourite album of all time - it's ridiculously good
Facts - it’s a modern classic for sure. Perfection 👌💯
Finally, been wanting y’all to check her out for a minute!!
Nice. I’ve been waiting for Little Simz reactions for a while now
The “S.ometimes I. M.ight B.e I.ntrovert” album is the best Hip Hop album so far in the 2020’s….Point & Kill, Woman, Little Q pt 2, Two Worlds Apart, Introvert…..I Love You, I Hate You….Hip Hop is NOT dead….it is alive and well….you just have to look beneath the surface…..
It's a weird feeling. I'm peeved yall don't know her and excited you're about to. She's arguably the best rapper in the UK.
Every now and then something comes along that’s just special. Gorilla is pure fire! Hip Hop Worldwide!
been waiting for this one!
Lets gooooooo!!!🤘🏼 i was waiting for this one so baaad! i knew u guys probably got flooded with this request so im more than glad this is out!!
Please do more Little Simz!! IMO she is one of the greatest of our generation..
Introvert from her 2021 album, Angel from this same album “No Thank You” is haaard too. Shes definitely got songs where she’s barring harder than this and have an incredibly vast array of styles and tunes so there’s more for u guys to explore, no doubt.
Would love to see ur reactions and thoughts as u venture further into her discography!!
Your guys reactions are always on point!!! So hyped you guys reacted to this!! Simz is easily one of the greats of today!! She just keeps getting better!!! This was arguably AOTY last year!!! Hope u guys react to more of her music!!! It's a must! Much love LIV and fam‼‼‼✨✨✨💙💙💙
Oh yes finally onto simz. Shes genuinely in my opinion the best rapper in the world right now based on form. Her album SIMBI is personally the best album to drop in the 2020s.
I completely agree.
Simz doesn’t miss. This is a great introduction to her as the guys noted at the end and this is basically Simz just coasting and it is STILL this much FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You must check more Little Simz out, you can’t really go wrong, she is that consistent 👌
Personal favourites and highly recommended:
Boss
Pressure
Silhouette
Point & Kill
Dead Body
Good For What
Also - You MUST check out her most recent Tiny Desk concert - it is perfection.
Greatest female rapper at the moment
Great look guys, she's a great rapper with a lot to say in her realer songs like Introvert. This one is obviously a fun technical one.
Im so happy y’all finally did little Simz
Great review as always guys!
Been following Little Simz since way back so love to see her finally getting the respect she deserves!
Also I totally agree that Tobe Nwigwe should shift more towards conventional beats because he's an amazing artist and those type of beats would enable him to appeal to a broader audience.
One song I really like from him though is 'Headshots ft. D Smoke'. That verse after the first beat switches is amazing!
I think you guys would also enjoy Enny. She’s also a British rapper and has opened for Little Simz, but she brings a unique style with a relevant theme!!
Dead calm delivery- mad music- fire lyrics- surreal visuals full of nods and symbolism 😍. I’m obsessed.
She also acts - she is on Netflix’s Top Boy. Evidently most of the actors on the show are musicians as well.
Speaking as an introvert, eclectic and creative are not always bad things. I enjoyed this reaction and would like to more from her.
Finally the best analysis reaction to the best rapper of today.
It's been a long time coming. Great to see you finally tapping into simz. Introvert needs to be next up. INSANE song and album opener
Finalllyyyyyyyyyyy I’ve been dying for this
I had this on a loop for 5 hrs when it came out, just smoking hard in Queens bothering my neighbors 😂✌🏽🇩🇴
Her live performance with Gorillaz at Coachella was 🔥🔥🔥
Gorillaz - Garage Palace. It's a great track & she killed it live
My favorite rapper right now.
I would kill to see a noname and little simz collab. Both are my current top contemporary rappers.
I was about to request this! I'm going to enjoy this one :)
She's so creative! Nice reaction! TY
Been waiting for you two to start reacting to Little Simz, best of the UK hands down! 🙌🏾🩵
this is dope af!
I’m on board with a Little Simz x TOBi collab. They’re both Nigerian so even better
She is channeling Lauren Hill , Missy Elliot and magic. This was directed by Dave Meyers who directed Missy’s videos back in the day and has gone to direct many other artists videos.
Little Simz - Venom | A COLORS SHOW
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Little Simz - Introvert (Official Video)
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Little Simz - Woman feat. Cleo Sol (Official Video)
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Cleo Sol - Why Don't You | A COLORS SHOW
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Little Simz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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one of the very best 👑
Dave Meyers ( directed Missy Elliot’s in the day)- lots of nod especially to 90’s videos - note the black puffer- plastic bag looking coats.
I adore her dead calm delivery - her beats- her lyricism and she has a great eye..she writes - plays- raps sings produces her own work and others’. The message is dope and relatable.
She is fantastic no gender needed ( ie not great for a female just great).
Damn they should’ve done Introvert for a first listen
oh you're opening up pandoras box diving into simz shes insanely incredible
Thanks for finally getting to Simz. 😭 Please listen to "Pressure", "Standing Ovation", "I Love You, I Hate You" or "Silhouette". 'Cause she was not playing lyrically on any of those tracks. 👌🏿🔥
Her song Wounds is what got me into her. I hope that's one of the songs you check out.
Wounds is amazing. My absolute favourite on Grey Area is Pressure. Such a great song, and those flows 🔥🔥🔥🔥
sometimes I might be introvert is such a good album
yup, old skool boom bap approach. Beat loop is sampled from Ramsey Lewis - Summer Breeze.
Venom by little Simz is fire. Introvert also good, but disappears up it's own ass a bit at the end IMO. Still, Simz is a very creative artist. You're right, the visuals, message and rap are all part of the experience. Her next album is sure to be different from the last.
Need to do Women by Little Simz
This joint, destroys all of Glorilla, big malatto, cardi B etc
She's so damn talented.
The reason that it reminds you of Missy is probably that this is - like a lot of Missy's videos - directed by Dave Meyers. Incredible guy.
I cannot believe you've never heard her! Better late than never. You're in for a treat. 101FM from the album Grey Area deserves a mention. Love from England
Wowww tobi is great love seing that you still listen to him
Give her track "Venom" a listen
"Offence" is my favourite tune by her.
Great video too!
😎
Venom - COLORS has pound for pound some of the best bars from little simz and best bars around
honestly, you guys on your own time should listen to her albums, I have her top 3 british rappers and she aint 3rd
Full blooded American and ive been a Simz fan for at LEAST 4 years now lol. Yall gotta catch up... Shawty is COOOOLD!!! 🥶
Omg. More Little Simz please!!! I love her
“Pressure” underrated and overshadowed by “Venom” but do not sleep on either
Her music video style and her music makes me think her and Busta Rhymes would be killer
The best UK female artist bar none, introvert is a 100000% listen
musicians in UK always seem to be more fearless than most other musical scenes
Simz is so fire “ANGEL” is my song of the year for me personally
Her last 2 albums were the best 2 UK rap albums without doubt
Up there with Dave and Potter Payper
Saw her lives week ago in ATL- Spectacular❤
‘Introvert’, ‘venom’ and ‘Flowers’ are great from her!
pls listen to the whole album its a gem
Hi ! Little Simz is amazing, she is having a collab with RM leader of BTS, releasing tomorrow 24 MAY. RM just released a beautiful and indie pop song called Come Back To Me, its a pre-release song for his new 11-track alternative genre album out tomorrow 24 May , hope you give "Come Back To Me" a listen and tomorrow's album launch will have the title track called LOST! . The teaser is so intriguing, and the album called "Right Place Wrong Person" has 7 out of 11 tracks rated Explicit and not for korean show broadcast. RM had said last year in his live that this album will be raw and honest , so we are all sat to listen to what he wants to say/rap/sing. :)
There is also collab with Moses Sumney in the new album, hope you can give it a listen , thank you :)
Finally! Been waiting for this!
Point & Kill. Great bars, chorus, beats, instrumental. Perfect video in the Afro-Cinema tradition of Ousmane Sembéne.
Honestly, she’s very creative. Like a female Kendrick or some shit. Her catalogue is incredible.
This is some fire production.