Gorilla

"Gorilla" is the second track from Little Simz's fifth studio album, No Thank You (2022). It samples the 1998 song "Concrete Schoolyard" by Jurassic 5, the 1997 song "Who Am I? (Sim Simma)" by Beenie Man, and the 1973 song "Summer Breeze" by Ramsey Lewis.
== Music video ==
The accompanying music video premiered to Simz' YouTube channel on 20 June 2023. It was directed by Dave Meyers. The Fader observed, "suped-out BMW's, suits and baseball caps, and brass bands on the lawn. And at one point, the rapper literally floats up into the air."Green, Walden (20 June 2023). "Little Simz Goes Apeshit in New "Gorilla" Music Video". The Fader.
Revolt summarised, "packed with grandiose scenes of Simz performing in a brass band, racing through the city in a BMW, and tagging graffiti on the walls of random locations. At one point, she can be spotted in a field rapping in front of a group of headless suits."Powell, Jon (21 June 2023). "Little Simz Drops Off Colorful Visual for "Gorilla"". Revolt.
== Critical reception ==
Pitchfork described it as "a retort against rap game bullshit, but it’s also the loosest Simz has sounded in years. It’s great."Green, Dylan (13 December 2022). "'Gorilla' by Little Simz". Pitchfork. NPR penned, "Over producer Inflo's steady break beat and surging streaks, she displays command of her punchy rhymes with a cadence so casual it feels as if she could deliver them in her sleep."Xie, Teresa (15 December 2022). "Little Simz, 'Gorilla'". NPR.
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== Lyrics ==
== References ==
Category:2022 songs
Category:Explicit songs
Category:No Thank You
Category:Songs
Category:Songs with music videos