Little Simz – Sugar Girl (Album Review)

Little Simz goes AOC on “Sugar Girl” (Left as hell).

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TOP 3 SONGS

3. That’s a No No

I’m usually not a fan of elite rappers watering their sound down to chase a Playboi Carti-style vibe, but every now and then it can click. On “That’s a No No,” it kind of works… barely. The track is powered by heavy bass, rage-ready tempo shifts, roaring and witchy vocals, and a whole lot of chaos. It honestly feels like the song is constantly mutating while it plays.

What saves it for me is the ending. Little Simz eventually snaps into a fast-paced, aggressive verse that reminds everyone she can rap circles around most people whenever she wants to. Lyrically, she talks about cutting fake people off, refusing to compromise herself for success, and still carrying that ultra-competitive mentality. Even if some of the experimental choices do not fully land, I still think “That’s a No No” ends up being one of the most dynamic and unpredictable tracks Simz has made in a while.

2. Game On (Ft. JT)

“Game On” sounds like one of those tracks that would have gone crazy in the clubs from The Fifth Element. Production-wise, it carries this futuristic, hectic energy that I could honestly see making robots twerk. Little Simz delivers numb but catchy bars about letting loose, while JT crashes through with the explosive, punchy style she has always been known for. This is one of those songs that is so good you genuinely would not care who made it.

1. Telephone (Ft. 070 Shake)

“Telephone” features an edgy, badass, outer-space-sounding instrumental with synths that are absolutely amazing. If you are familiar with 070 Shake’s music, it falls right in line with the kind of sound she usually gravitates toward. Over the production, Little Simz delivers a heavily altered and extra emotional vocal performance, telling the guy she is involved with that she is the one he truly needs instead of the other woman. Meanwhile, 070 Shake supplies ghostly backing vocals that add even more emphasis to the idea of being the ultimate fallback option for a partner.

I love the song’s concept, the production is kick-ass, the chorus is catchy, and the chemistry between the two artists is outstanding. This track is fire.

SONG BY SONG RATING

1. That’s a No No (4/5)

2. Game On (Ft. JT) (4/5)

3. Open Arms (Ft. DEELA) (3/5)

4. Telephone (Ft. 070 Shake) (4.5/5)

RGM RATING

(78%)

Little Simz fully embraces experimentation on this project. Throughout the EP, you get tracks that sound completely trippy like “That’s a No No,” adrenaline-fueled and menacing cuts like “Game On,” feverish Afro-centric energy on “Open Arms,” and songs like “Telephone” that feel like they were made somewhere beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The production is really what separates each track, constantly shifting moods and textures.

What makes the project even more interesting is the version of Little Simz you get across it. At times, she sounds fearless and completely untamed. Other times, she sounds emotionally detached or vulnerable while reflecting on competition, relationships, and becoming a better person for someone who actually deserves it. A lot of people view Little Simz as the kind of rapper who can outrap anyone standing in front of her, but on this project, it feels less about lyrical domination and more about creative fearlessness. It’s impressive as hell.

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