LITTLE SIMZ - HOW TO SUCCEED CREATIVELY

Listening to the interviews this week, I feel like Simz has done one of the hardest things: working past all the outside pressures that come into an artists life, and just continually focusing on the thing that matters - I.E. the deep work. If anything resonates with you personally, do reach out and let the community know below. And if you’re enjoying Creative Minds, consider supporting the channel by sharing something with a friend of family member this week.
For plans on what’s happening here in the future, take a look at insidecreativeminds.substack.com where I’m building a space for creative discussion and community involvement (more on that down the line). And finally a huge shout to all the artists featured in this video - Little Simz, Chronixx, Kano - and the DJs (my apologies if I’ve missed any).
00:00 Intro
00:49 Everything builds from focus and time spent on the craft
3:11 Creativity is a tool to understand and liberate yourself more fully
5:10 Don't watch external pressure, connect with your internal strength
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Videos/Music Used:
Little Simz - Flowers feat. Michael Kiwanuka (Official Live Video)
• Little Simz - Flowers ...
Fire in the Booth -- Little Simz.mp4
• Fire in the Booth -- L...
Life in Stereo with Little Simz and OTG.mp4
• Life in Stereo with Li...
Lil Simz and a tone of rappers Freestyle's at the Roundhouse 2009.mp4
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Little Simz - Backstage Little Simz x Kano ft. Kano.mp4
• Little Simz - Backstag...
Little Simz - Interview - #VevoHalloween 2015.mp4
• Little Simz - Intervie...
Little Simz - Marilyn Monroe (Feat. Chuck20 & Remus) [Official Music Video].mp4
• Little Simz - Marilyn ...
Little Simz - Performance & Interview (Live on KEXP at Home).mp4
• Little Simz - Performa...
Little Simz - Point And Kill feat. Obongjayar (Official Video).mp4
• Little Simz - Point An...
Little Simz In Depth with DJ Target.mp4
• Little Simz In Depth w...
Little Simz Interview on challenging gender identity, feminism and her “wonderland”.mp4
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Little Simz on piano.mp4
• Little Simz on piano
Little Simz wins the Mercury Prize 2022.mp4
• Little Simz wins the M...
Little Simz - No one wanted to sign me! SVT TV 2 Skavlan.mp4
• Little Simz: - No one ...
Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert (Track By Track) - EP. 1.mp4
• Little Simz - Sometime...
Little Simz's 2021 BEST FEMALE ACT Acceptance Speech #MOBOAwards.mp4
• Little Simz's 2021 BES...
TOP BOY Little Simz Goes Back To North London.mp4
• TOP BOY | Little Simz ...
KENDRICK LAMAR ON LITTLE SIMZ. HAS INTERESTING WORDS. BEEF NAH. LOVE - BBC.mp4
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Little Simz INTERVIEW.mp4
• Little Simz INTERVIEW
MNEK and Little Simz' Collaboration Red Bull Music Studios.mp4
• MNEK and Little Simz' ...
Chronixx ft Maverick Sabre, Little Simz, Luciano, Jah Bouks.mp4
• Chronixx ft Maverick S...
Roll Deep freestyle - Westwood.mp4
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Little Simz - Point And Kill feat. Obongjayar (Behind The Scenes).mp4
• Little Simz - Point An...
(FREE FOR PROFIT) Freestyle UK NY Drill Type Beat - GRIME
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(FREE FOR PROFIT) Erykah Badu x Neo Soul Type Beat - Tea.mp3
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[FREE FOR PROFIT] ERYKAH BADU X EARL SWEATSHIRT TYPE BEAT ''Suave''.mp3
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[No Copyright Music] Chill Jazzy Lofi Hip-Hop Beat (Copyright Free) Lo-fi Music By KaizanBlu.mp4
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[@cannionfilm]

love this woman so much! She’s such a huge inspiration, I can’t wait to see her blossom even more 🤍!

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Ditto on that, cheers for dropping in Cannionfilm✌️

[@no-one00]

She’s definitely going to be a legend. She’s been doing this since 9! And at 16 was already there you know?

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Yeah I love how she drops dope albums then just seems to crack on and make more. Prolific output already, enjoying all of it as a fan.

[@t-roydurkworthg8378]

Introvert is the best message creative track ever 🍫

[@leventehejja6636]

Awesome to see her dedication pay off. Sometimes I might Be Introvert might be one of my favorite albums of all time

[@creativemindsyoutube]

I was listening to it all the week I made this video, then it's definitely stayed on my playlist this week too. I really dig Grey Area also, feels a bit more striped back in production which I like. Thanks for taking the time to drop in leventehejja

[@creativemindsyoutube]

If you enjoy this channel so far, consider sharing it with a fellow creator/friend/family member this week, all the support matters. I Just wanted to add a comment on Simz - I think it’s easy when an artist like this has started at 9 years old to feel disempowered - ‘I didn’t start at 9 so I’ll never be able to reach where I want’. But that’s an easy myth to fall into, and from my perspective, I'd say Simz's story is an example of doing the real, hard work, and if you do that at any stage, and keep at whatever journey you are on, it doesn’t matter when that process starts. Just wanted to drop my thought on that, peace to everyone watching, and let me know below if the video brought anything up for you.

[@TheLoveweaver]

This is the truth!

[@djin.n]

👌🏿 ❗ 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@s0ne01]

Word💯

[@AP.lovetoAll]

Simz is already one of the greats. Love. Bless.

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Ditto on that sentiment. Cheers for dropping in the comments and spreading the love.

[@A.C.G]

Whole time she was the lead actress on top boy this is so fire omg lol wow

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Yeah true. I haven't actually watched it. Might check it out. Thanks for taking the time to drop in A.C.G

[@fauxdauteur]

As a fellow Nigerian and creative, it makes super inspired to see someone like Little Simz succeeding in the music industry. Coming from our culture, you have to have extraordinary belief in yourself and talent because often times our parents won't support us. They want you to go to school and get become a professional, which is completely understandable, but a lot of us have creative potential but are discouraged from exploring it, whether from those external forces or mainly from ourselves. As an example, listen to Simz' 101 FM 👌🏾

[@davidadebayo912]

1 should be find an open creative space, a creative outlet, community. When you have this it’s easier to focus because it’s real and then what begins to happen is you dig into yourself creatively and discover things you’re capable of. You’re influenced in a way you want and may not have known you needed, closer to freedom.

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Thanks for dropping the advice and support for others in here David. I'm glad the video brought out these words for you.

[@Graborita]

This video was perfect! I’ve been feeling like I’ve let go of my passions and creativity lately. Not only did the new album help guid me but this video as well. Thank you Simbi! You really have sparked my creativity and now I’m on track ❤️

[@creativemindsyoutube]

So glad the video was a part of that new inspiration for you @gabrielas. Sitting with Simbi's interviews for a week when I made the video, was straight inspiring to me, and straight life affirming too. Thanks for dripping the comments and dropping your story. Peace and ❤️

[@jordanc7103]

Simz a real one

[@WolfManDon93]

It has truly been a pleasure to watch this young lady grow over the years. Such an inspiration for creatives everywhere.

[@jeremiahaondoakaa5077]

The film making, edits and curated compilation of these clips is brilliant.

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Glad the edit hit like that for you @jeremiahaondoakaa5077 . Thanks for taking time to drop the kind words, it's appreciated my side.

[@LukassYT]

love your videos. sometimes i might be introvert is such a great piece of art, the grand production on it, instruments, flow and message. so beautiful and refreshing.

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Thanks for taking the time to drop your thoughts and support. 'Been a pleasure to spend last week with Simz's discography on repeat. Ridiculous amount of music for such a young artist and a lot that's standout. Message is grounded and powerful too, I'm in.

[@tobiasmeissner1967]

@@creativemindsyoutube She announced a new album on tuesday and it will already be out next monday. It's incredible, she doesn't drop singles in advance like everybody else, she's just making up her own rules. This is an introvert's superpower.

[@masimbamachona7124]

💪🏾Zimbabwe RAlutes & MaXxXimum RAspect✊🏾

[@stachiano]

destined for great things! the fruits of her labor shall be even more plentiful 🖤✨

[@creativemindsyoutube]

She certainly seems like she's going to be making great things for ages to come. Thanks for dropping into the comments to share your thoughts @stachiano

[@katherinekier]

she’s amazing

[@rickardbengtsson]

Loving the selection of artists in your videos, feel like it’s ripped straight out of my playlists

[@ilfantasticobananajothesci3922]

the islands - i'll have to come check this, live it

[@lulahm]

love this video & edit!

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Thanks @lulahm , the support maters. Really glad the video hit for you.

[@Withlovemon]

Love, that is all ❤

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Glad you dug the video @montheedon, thanks for taking the time to drop in the comments.

[@ciftutu9341]

Thank you 😊

[@creativemindsyoutube]

No problem, @ciftutu9341 . I loved making that one, so glad you enjoyed watching.

[@Indego2006]

Thanks for geving her the attention she diverse

[@creativemindsyoutube]

She backed me up big time with the true words on this one. Thanks for dropping in and taking the time to support indego

[@ethecreator333]

Yassss a simz one !!! ✨🔥🔥

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Glad you dig the selection E, thanks for taking the time to drop the 🔥 energy.

[@buuri1518]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@creativemindsyoutube]

💯🔥❤️

[@ninaxchill5841]

MA GURL !!

[@jf5482]

Love this so much! Brilliant stuff! You should make one on John Frusciante, he really shares great philosophy as a creative figure!

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Yeesss, good shout. I've heard a few interviews with him. I'll put him on the list - loading for January. Cheers for the shout.

[@jf5482]

@@creativemindsyoutube love the channel man! It's great to hear such words from different perspectives!

[@b7retro940]

Thought that boi Kendrick was bout to start spitting on that drill beat😂 “little sims”

[@christossalikas6604]

👑✨

[@bksaviorable]

Where can I find that clip of her playing "ordinary people" on the piano!!

[@creativemindsyoutube]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2OTlmWamt-Nmbc this

[@ghostless.]

Please do Dave 🔥

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Yessss @ghostless. Dave a sick artist, consider him loading in the very near future...

[@rubehamme9838]

PЯӨMӨƧM 🌈

[@ayanda733]

I absolutely love her!!

[@creativemindsyoutube]

Yesss Thando, that's the dopest thing to hear. Thanks for dropping in and taking the time. ✌️✌️