Simbi Ajikawo, better known as Little Simz, is an English rapper, musician, actress and singer.
Education
Simz studied at Highbury Fields School in London. She went on to attend Street Mary's Youth Club in Upper Street, Islington, where popular stars Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke also attended. Simz later studied at Westminster Kingsway College and pursued her music career from there.
Career
Following the release of four mixtapes and five EPs, she released her debut album A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons on 18 September 2015 through her independent label, "AGE: 101 Music". The album entered the United Kingdom Rhythm & Blues Chart at number 20 and the United Kingdom Indie Chart at number 43. Acting After several months of auditioning by the British Broadcasting Corporation for the show Spirit Warriors, it was announced in June 2009 that Simz had been cast in the supporting role of Vicky.
In 2012, Simz joined the cast of E4 (television channel)"s television series Youngers as Meleka.
= Music Simz is often nicknamed "Bars Simzson". She describes her music as rap and experimental.
Simz has performed alongside Estelle, Tinie Tempah and Mississippi Dynamite. Simz has performed at Rising Tide, ILUVLIVE, Industry Takeover (Urban Development) Hackney Empire, Somerset House and the House of Lords.
She also performed at the British Broadcasting Corporation 1Xtra Prom 2015 at the Royal Albert Hall, alongside a full orchestra led by Jules Buckley.
Simz can be heard on the Leave to Remain film soundtrack, performing the song "Leave lieutenant As That". In early 2013, she appeared on British Broadcasting Corporation Radio 1 Xtra to discuss her performance at the Hackney Weekend. Simz then went on to do a Maida vale session for Huw Stephens, and has since gone on to receive critical acclaim from the likes of Zane Lowe, Dizzee Rascal and Revolt television AGE101 DROP THE WORLD (2015).