Little Simz has shared a cryptic new post on Instagram, leading fans to think a new album could be on the way soon. She posted a series of artistic pics of herself, with a one-word caption: “LOADING.”
The post has her fans hoping there could be new music on the way – leaving comments such as “We are so back (hand praising emoji),” while another added “We’re album ready.”
The British-Nigerian rapper remained active in 2024, dropping the 7-track EP ‘Drop 7‘, experimenting with a range of sounds from electronica to Brazilian funk. She released her final single of the year, ‘Hello, Hi’ in December, further showcasing her versatility, hopping on a smooth sample-based drill beat.
Flexing her status, she rapped “Noising up the whole street anytime I start my car/neighbours can’t believe how black woman got this far”. She also subtly teased more to come in 2025 – “SS Simz ’25, you ain’t never seen this season”.
Simz has solidified a strong presence in hip-hop, both in the UK and internationally. Her latest studio album ‘NO THANK YOU’ came out to widespread acclaim from critics. Before that, her ambitious, orchestrally layered album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ was universally lauded, loved by reviewers and fans alike, and has since been commonly listed as one of the ‘best hip-hop albums of all time’.
Last year she played a set on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival, proving her skills as a performer, backed by just a DJ and a couple of instrumentalists. She didn’t miss a beat, with The Guardian giving her 5 stars, branding it a “triumphant coronation of a true UK rap great”.
Recently, she’s jumped on tracks with Glastonbury headliners Coldplay for their single ‘We Pray’, and with veteran UK rapper Wretch 32 for his introspective comeback single ‘Black And British’. Speaking to The Line of Best Fit, Wretch said of his collaborator: “Even like within being in the studio and just working on music with Simz, just creating, just creating. I’m just like, ‘She’s just so talented, so gifted.’”
As fans eagerly wait for a new album in 2025, Simz is nominated in the Hip-Hop/Grime/Rap Act category for the upcoming Brit Awards. She’s in the running alongside Stormzy, Central Cee, Ghetts and Dave.
This year’s Brits will take place at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday March 1, and broadcast exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX. Jack Whitehall has been confirmed as host, and several artists are set to perform. You can see the full list of nominees here.
