On The Come Up: Little Simz [Video]

London rapper Little Simz shares thoughts on her growing North American fanbase and her conceptual debut album. Little Simz is only 21 years old, but she’s already a few projects deep and has released her official debut album A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons. She’s one of a few UK artists who have started to make major waves in North America in 2015, and in our new interview, she reveals that her American audience has now surpassed her following in the UK — quite an accomplishment, and a good indication that she’s getting bigger by the day. Simz also shared some details on the concept of her upcoming album, which she’s made an effort to keep as cohesive as possible — something she feels full lengths from her side of the pond have been lacking. “If you care about substance and content and messages — positive messages at that — then this is an album for you,” she said. The plans don’t stop there, as Simz revealed another project will follow (“I stay working”), as well as a tour, hopefully to top off 2016. For more on Simz check out our feature from earlier this year.