Little Simz

English rapper Simbi Ajikawo, doing business in bars as the extraordinary Little Simz, tackles success, vulnerability, and sheer escapism on her lush and soul-jazz-infused Stillness in Wonderland. Living in organic horn-heaviness and bottomed-out trap, Simz plays an Islington-bred Alice of sorts, exposing her insecurity in a creatively split track, "Doorways + Trust Issues." Her second LP arrives packed with tremendous feats, including The Internet vocalist Syd assisting on the sunny "Shotgun." Standout "King of Hearts" features Ghetts, and a strong opening verse from Chip: "Flow's on thunder, man/ Fuck it, light up a thunder pack/ Took the CH off Chip and I put it on Alice/ Hit the chalice, now I'm in Wonderland." (Sat. 18, Mohawk Outdoor, 10:05pm)