Little Simz echoed a sentiment felt by many of us when she had this message for her social media followers: “I don’t mind being alone … however choosing to be alone is different from being forced”.
— Little Simz (@LittleSimz) April 24, 2020
In a lengthy statement posted onto her Twitter last Friday, the British rapper opened up about her recent difficulties as she completed her latest project whilst at home alone. Earlier in the week Simz (real name Simbiatu Ajikawo) had seemed in good spirits, teasing the release of her new EP through a series of playful tweets and a video of her going over some verses whilst driving.
Anyone care for a little EP from your girl?
— Little Simz (@LittleSimz) April 20, 2020
But her most recent statement arrived as a strong contrast to her previous social media presence. “This time in isolation has impacted my mental health and has brought to light how much I suppress things”, it reads. Simz told fans she had begun work on a new EP in early April with the aim of finishing the project by the end of the month. By mid-April, Simz was plagued with a lack of motivation and self-doubt, though after reconnecting with her love of photography to stave off a period of depressive thoughts, she was finally able to complete the EP.
From the statement’s header, the EP will likely be titled ‘Drop 6’, making it the sixth installment of the ‘Drop’ EPs Simz has released on the Age 101 label. No new material has been released from ‘Drop 6’ as of yet, though you can watch Simz debuting a couple new verses in the video below:
— Little Simz (@LittleSimz) April 22, 2020
