UK rapper Little Simz has released her new single ‘Rollin Stone’ ahead of her fourth studio album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert‘.
‘Rollin Stone’ is the third single to be released from Little Simz’s upcoming album, following on from the singles ‘Introvert’ and ‘Woman’. The new album, which is the artists first since 2019’s ‘Grey Area’ is due to be released this September 3rd. Simz’s new single has set the bar high for her anticipated album. The unique beat and direct, honest bars in ‘Rollin Stone’ means we can only expect promising things from the entire album.
Back in April this year Little Simz spoke to Simran Hans from ‘The Observer‘ about her upcoming album ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’. Simz revealed that the album was predominately written during lockdown. Each single released so far expresses the vulnerability of the rapper in the public eye, through evocative and politically charged lyrics. ‘Rollin Stone’ captures her talent for bold, hard-hitting lyricism. To the Observer, Little Simz explained that “I’m just very to myself and I didn’t know how to really navigate that, especially coming in this industry where you’re expected to have this extroverted persona all the time.” The new album, which will feature ‘Rollin Stone’, is titled appropriately. The theme that will run throughout is that Little Simz is an artist defying the extroversion that is expected in the music industry. It is no. wonder that ‘Introvert’ which was released in Aprils set to be the first track on the album. Political charge within Little Simz’s music is nothing new and is what has drawn people to her music. Her single ‘Venom’, featured in the album ‘GREY matter’, discusses feminism and mental health. The track’s popularity was boosted by its inclusion in the soundtrack of British Netflix show Top Boy – which she herself acted in. ‘Venom’ then went viral on Tik Tok in April 2021. The far-reaching reception of her music, which include important and relevant topics, show the magnitude Little Simz has in the UK music scene. It will be interesting to see the response that ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert‘ receives. Little Simz has been added to headline at this years All Point East Festival, in London’s Victoria Park. The headlining of this festival will come at the perfect time to celebrate the musical talent and energy of the brilliant artist.
We have a very limited number of tickets back on sale for Sat 28 August with Jamie xx and Kano, subject to availability! Move quickly to avoid disappointment… https://t.co/8WNffB0ArV pic.twitter.com/1rnYTwgu2E
— All Points East (@allpointseastuk) June 7, 2021
