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Little Simz

Lotus

Sixth album of soulful hip-hop from London-rapper Simbiatu Ajikawo featuring guest appearances from Michael Kiwanuka, Miraa May, Yukimi Nagano, Obongjayar, Sampha, Moonchild Sanelly, Moses Sumney and Wretch 32

ADM rating[?]

8.7

Label
Little Simz
UK Release date
06/06/2025
US Release date
06/06/2025
  1. 10.0 |   The Arts Desk

    NEW The personal, the political, the celebratory and the confrontational all flow together
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  2. 10.0 |   The Independent

    NEW Rather than isolating herself, Simz instead turns to trusted friends to lift her up, from soul singer Michael Kiwanuka to jazz drummer Yussef Dayes
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  3. 10.0 |   DIY

    NEW Her legacy as an all-time great has never been more assured
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  4. 10.0 |   musicOMH

    NEW Expansive in scope yet intimate in tone, the sixth album by this year’s Meltdown curator doesn’t put a foot wrong
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  5. 9.0 |   Clash

    NEW It showcases Little Simz’s personal resilience as she takes on this vulnerable melodic journey to selflessly blossom in her introversion
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  6. 8.0 |   NME

    NEW The rapper strips back the polish for her most vulnerable, soul-searching project yet – one that hits hard, even when it drifts
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  7. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    NEW The atmosphere is dark at times, but emotional honesty is always the priority: whatever style Simz tackles, she delivers it with impressive commitment
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  8. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    NEW A confessional album that owes more to belief and soul-searching rather than a sense of direction, Lotus sees Little Simz blossoming from a dark spell into new light
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  9. 8.0 |   Mojo

    NEW Her finest work yet. Print edition only

  10. 8.0 |   Uncut

    NEW Little Simz' identity shines through on this bold, vibrant and genre-busting record. Print edition only


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