Lotus is the upcoming sixth studio album by English rapper Little Simz. It is set to be released on 9 May 2025 through the independent label Forever Living Originals and AWAL and features guest appearances from Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly.

Background

Following the release of her fifth studio album No Thank You in late 2022, the rapper remained prolific by releasing her first EP Drop 7 (2024), the stand-alone single "Hello, Hi" in December 2024 and collaborating with several artists, including Coldplay, Sampha and Wretch 32.[1] On 26 February 2025, she announced her upcoming sixth studio album.[2]

Lotus is set to reflect her "evolving artistry" and showcase "life's intricate phases".[3] The lotus as a metaphor symbolises "transformation" which serves as a recurring theme throughout the album as well as its "overarching narrative".[4] In an interview with Jack Saunders of BBC Radio 1, the rapper explained her fascination with lotuses as they are one of the only plants to bloom in muddy waters. She realised that this could be a metaphor for "anything" to become something "extraordinary" no matter the conditions. Talking about the music specifically, she once again wrote from an "introspective place" and experimented with "new sounds, pushing [her] pen, nice collaborations".[5]

Singles

The lead single "Flood" with long-time collaborators Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly was released 26 February 2025.[6] "Flood" arrived alongside a black-and-white music video directed by Salomon Lighhelm.[7]

Track listing

Lotus track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
2."Flood" (with Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly)
James2:47

References

  1. ^ Williams, Sophie (27 February 2025). "Little Simz Announces New Album Lotus & Drops Intense Lead Single: Listen to 'Flood'". Billboard. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  2. ^ Hussain, Shahzaib (26 February 2025). "Little Simz Announces New Album Lotus". Clash. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  3. ^ Duran, Anagricel (26 February 2025). "Little Simz announces new album Lotus and shares menacing new song 'Flood'". NME. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  4. ^ Ki, Adelle (27 February 2025). "Little Simz Sets the Stage for Lotus With New Track "Flood"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  5. ^ Paul, Larisha (27 February 2025). "Little Simz previews upcoming album Lotus with cinematic 'Flood' video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  6. ^ Eede, Christian (27 February 2025). "Little Simz announces new album, Lotus, shares 'Flood': Listen". DJ Mag. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  7. ^ Bloom, Madison (26 February 2025). "Little Simz Announces New Album Lotus, Shares Video for New Song "Flood": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
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