Little Simz Drops New Single 'Young' Ahead of Upcoming Album

Little Simz performs onstage during the 2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball made possible by Dior at Brooklyn Museum

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Here’s a full breakdown of Little Simz’s new single ‘Young,’ from lyrics to video to where it fits on Lotus.

Little Simz has released a new track titled Young, out now as the third single from her upcoming album Lotus, dropping June 6 via AWAL Recordings and Forever Living Originals. The song arrived with a video directed by Dave Meyers, who previously worked on Simz’s Gorilla video.

Young leans into a more playful, stripped-back style, with a punk-inspired, alt-rap sound. It contrasts the heavier tone of previous singles Flood and Free, instead tapping into themes of being broke, carefree, and figuring things out while you’re still young. Simz raps about dodging bills, borrowing cash, and finding moments of fun and love in between.

The song was produced by Miles Clinton James, co-written with Lizzy Walker and Anna Arnell, and appears as track three on Lotus. The video shows Simz in full elderly makeup, causing chaos and flipping expectations—a nod to the song’s contrast between age and attitude without taking itself too seriously.

Lotus features a stacked guest list, including Michael Kiwanuka, Obongjayar, Sampha, Yussef Dayes, Miraa May, and Wretch 32. Simz will perform two UK arena shows this fall—Co-Op Live in Manchester on October 16 and London’s O2 on October 17.