Age 101 Music / UK / 2O19
With her third studio album, GREY AREA, Little Simz (Simbiatu Ajikawo) firmly solidified her place as one of the most vital voices in contemporary British music. Entirely produced by the visionary Inflo (Sault, Michael Kiwanuka), the record is a masterclass in sonic cohesion, blending gritty Hip-Hop, neo-soul elegance, and deep, cinematic funk.
Recorded during a period of personal upheaval and self-reflection, the album captures Simz at her most vulnerable yet defiant. From the aggressive, distorted basslines of "Offence" and "Boss" to the haunting, string-laden vulnerability of "Flowers" (featuring Michael Kiwanuka), GREY AREA navigates the complexities of young adulthood—the space where nothing is black and white.