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Music / September 3, 2021

New Albums: Sam Wise, Drake, Little Simz & more

Little Simz by Nwaka Okparaeke
Music / September 3, 2021

New Albums: Sam Wise, Drake, Little Simz & more

Words: Dylan Murphy

With the endless onslaught of new music every Friday it’s hard to keep up with all the new releases. We’ve curated the essential new albums and projects out today for you to check out.

Drake – Certified Lover Boy

The 6 God comes through with a 21 track offering featuring Lil Baby, Future, Travis Scott, JAY-Z and just about every other heavy hitter in the rap game.

Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

London rapper Little Simz releases the follow up to 2018’s Grey Area following the release of a number of singles including ‘I love You, I Hate You’, ‘Rollin Stone’ and ‘Introvert’.

Jeorge II – Sophisticated Ignorance

Dublin rapper Jeorge II returns with a new EP following the release of ‘Outside’ earlier this year.

Sam Wise – Free Game

One of the UK’s most versatile artists, House Of Pharaoh’s spitter Sam Wise delivers a highly collaborative mistape with guest verses from the underground’s finest including Jesse James Solomon, Knucks and Lord Apex.

Venna – VENOLOGY

GRAMMY winning saxophonist and artist Venna has stepped out front and centre in his new EP. ‘Sun, Moon & Herbs’ is a must listen.

Tom Misch – Quarantine Sessions

Off the back of his Ivor Novello nominated collaborative album What Kinda Music with Yussef Dayes, Tom Misch has returned with a new body of work featuring five covers and three original songs including the previously unheard track ‘Missing You’.

DJ Seinfeld – Mirrors

Swedish producer and DJ drops his sophomore album via Ninja Tune.

Benny The Butcher, 38 Spesh and Big Ghost Ltd – Trust The Sopranos: ’83 Miami Edition (Big Ghost Ltd. Remix)

Remix of the Griselda rapper’s album that dropped in May.