Album Review: NO THANK YOU by Little Simz
NO THANK YOU
Little Simz
Label: Forever Living Originals, AWAL
Score: B+
British rapper Little Simz ended 2022 with the release of NO THANK YOU, her fifth album to date released on Dec. 18. Hip-hop is a genre of music I don’t normally experience often. However, Little Simz offers a fresh new flavour of hip-hop with additional elements such as gospel, soul, funk and electronic music.
The album’s opener, “Angel” is a great start to understand Little Simz’s style. This track features self-reflection and harsh reality paired with a light ambience, a perfect fit for its title.
A notable favourite is a song that comes right after, “Gorilla.” The deep lyrics of self-image make an interesting contrast to the otherwise upbeat vibe of the drums and horns.
Little Simz touches upon the topic of history through the song “X.” Supported by harmonious voices and an orchestral style, this song produces a moving piece when compared to other tracks in her album.
Overall, NO THANK YOU provides an innovative technique with methods that I didn’t even think could be paired with rapping. If you’re looking to experience a new take on hip-hop, give this album a try.
– Farheen Agoro
