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 Sim…