S5 EP5: Little Simz discusses her new album, growing up with adopted siblings, and working with Drake

Louis is joined in the studio by Mercury Prize-winning rapper and actress, Little Simz. The pair discuss the inspiration behind her new album Lotus, growing up with adopted siblings and working with Drake on Top Boy. Prepare for awkward pauses and an unlikely rap collaboration.

Warnings: Strong language, as well as some adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

Album: 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’, Little Simz (2021)

https://open.spotify.com/album/0DBoWQ52XUHtrZQdfAqOVj

Song: ‘Venom’, Little Simz (2019)

https://open.spotify.com/album/3h7qY0r0PNgNUS838NqgGv

Song: ‘WE PRAY', Coldplay, Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna & TINI (2024)

https://open.spotify.com/track/7xrEnNo99wrmIs8ZK3RZMK

TV Show: ‘Top Boy’ (2011- 2023) - Channel 4 / Netflix

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80217669

Album: ‘Lotus’, Little Simz (2025)

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4HGLG9dQard8ZMoxNlwBhl

Album: ‘NO THANK YOU’, Little Simz (2022)

https://open.spotify.com/album/57263zG8Md6XZ9lBUPPYCm

EP: ‘Drop 7’, Little Simz (2024)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2jK2rbbnrzsId5WWSc67HP

‘Little Simz dropping bars at 11 years old on 1Xtra’ - BBC Radio 1 Xtra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr_9p2yNfBQ

Song: ‘Gorilla’, Little Simz (2022)

https://open.spotify.com/track/0pJO1tc1GpnxFyQp6Zp82r

Song: ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’, Missy Elliott (1997)

https://open.spotify.com/track/2WRzpLD8qDRrxMXc63E5WJ

Music Video: ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’, Missy Elliott (2009)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHcyJPTTn9w

Song: 'Work It’, Missy Elliott (2002)

https://open.spotify.com/track/3jagJCUbdqhDSPuxP8cAqF

Song: ‘Thief’, Little Simz (2025)

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4HGLG9dQard8ZMoxNlwBhl

Song: ‘Hollow’, Little Simz (2025)

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4HGLG9dQard8ZMoxNlwBhl

Song: ‘Not Like Us’, Kendrick Lamar (2024)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6AI3ezQ4o3HUoP6Dhudph3

Song: 'I Love You, I Hate You’, Little Simz (2021)

https://open.spotify.com/track/6XQPPbvRXZvWSUDag8jyEj

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Emilia Gill

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Audio Mixer: Tom Guest

Video Mixer: Scott Edwards

Shownotes compiled by Immie Webb

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

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