Little Simz, following her iconic album “Lotus,” has released a new track for the Netflix film Steve, called “Don’t Leave Too Soon.” The film, based on Max Porter’s book Shy, is a UK comedy-drama set to be released on October 3 this year. If this song is any indication of how the series will be, then it is going to be a good one. The track is cinematic, but it does not skip on the feeling.

There are so many interesting parts that I hardly know where to begin. First off, the song gets much of its energy from a traditional Drum and Bass groove. It makes the track feel like it belongs in a scene where time is of the essence. I could imagine it being used in a work montage, or in a chase where someone is running from something.

The song has a long intro with several distinct parts. It starts with a section driven by a boomy bass and Little Simz rapping. Then we get a great breakdown, and for a moment it seems like the rest of the track will continue in the same vein. How wrong I was. This is where the Drum and Bass kicks in. This is where the strings come alive. It is an absolutely gorgeous mix of sounds.

If I were a movie director, this song would feel like a Swiss Army knife. It has so many moods and sonic landscapes packed into just one track that you could use it for practically anything. The looming, confident rap verses over D&B drums. The serene and melancholic breakdowns. The beautiful piano that drifts in and out. The outro makes the whole song feel like it is about to collapse, right before it ends. Special credit has to go to Miles Clinton James, who produced this track. I honestly don’t know where you would even begin to create something like this. But do give it a spin, and get ready for the release of Steve!

Author: Peter Källman

Peter Källman is a writer from Sweden who loves playing in bands, writing reviews and going to live shows!