Age 101 Music / UK / 2021 / 2LP, Milky Clear
Originally released in 2021, the fourth studio album from British-Nigerian artist Little Simz is a modern hip-hop masterpiece and an absolute cinematic triumph. Built on lush, grand orchestral arrangements and hard-hitting, soulful beats, the record is a deeply personal exploration of fame, family, and the friction between her private introverted self and her powerful public persona. Moving effortlessly from the fierce lyricism of "Introvert" and "Point and Kill" to the infectious groove of "Woman," it cements Simz as one of the most vital, articulate, and visionary voices in contemporary music. A breathtaking, essential album.