Simbiatu “Simbi” Abisola Abiola Ajikawo known by her stage name Little Simz, is a British-Nigerian rapper, singer, and actress.
Her first three albums were all recorded and released independently through her music label Age 101 Music. Little Simz’s debut album A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons was released in 2015 and received praise from large artists such as Kendrick Lamar. Her second album was a concept album based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and was also supported by a comic book, art exhibition, and festival.
Simz describes her music as rap and experimental and has also been inspired by genres such as reggae, blues, synth-rock, and jazzy R&B. Throughout her childhood, she listened to several rap artists including Busta Rhymes, Nas, and Biggie Smalls. Simz has cited Lauryn Hill as being one of her biggest influences and that she was her “education.”
Outside of music, she has also had a successful acting career. Her first role was in the BBC children’s series Spirit Warriors, in 2010. Most notably Simz has starred in the Netflix revival drama series Top Boy.
Little Simz sets out on her North American “No Thank You” tour from September to October! She ends her run at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY on October 12 and Terminal 5 in New York, NY on October 13. Tickets can be found https://www.littlesimz.com/.
Location: Brooklyn Steel
Address: 319 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Doors Open: 7:00
Show Time: 8:00
Ticket Price: $48
Age: 16+
Location: Terminal 5
Address: 610 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
Doors Open: 7:00
Show Time: 8:00
Ticket Price: $48
Age: 16+
Little Simz’s 2023 Tour Dates:
9/20: Chicago, IL – The Riviera Theatre
9/24: Atlanta, GA – Heaven at The Masquerade
9/27: Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
9/28: Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
9/29: Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
10/03: Los Angeles, CA – The NOVO
10/08: Toronto, ON – HISTORY
10/09: Montreal, QC – MTELUS
10/11: Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
10/12: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
10/13: New York, NY – Terminal 5
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