Satellite Business 2.0
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| Single by Sampha featuring Little Simz | ||||
| from the album Satellite Business 2.0 | ||||
| Released | 16 July 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
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| Length | 4:53 | |||
| Label | Young | |||
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"Satellite Business 2.0" is a song by British musician Sampha and Little Simz. The single was released on 16 July 2024 with Dancing Circles 2.0 to be released Both songs are reworkings of two songs from Sampha’s critically acclaimed sophomore album Lahai: “Satellite Business 2.0 (feat. Little Simz)” and “Dancing Circles 2.0” – the former of which was first performed with Little Simz at Sampha’s sold out Alexandra Palace shows last year & the latter, a live reworking first debuted at the Satellite Business residencies and performed at Sampha’s second Tiny Desk.
Speaking about the collaboration with Simz, Sampha said: “Satellite Business was one of the last tracks to be recorded for LAHAI and I’d always imagined a guest verse to expand on it. Simz’s music has been close to my heart and ears for sometime now which makes her being on this song that more special. She’s one of my favourite artists."[2]
Little Simz added that she is “so honoured to be a part of this record with Sampha”, hailing him as “one of the most important voices in music today”. She added: “We have great musical chemistry and respect of each other’s process. Glad I got to stand alongside him on this.”[3]
Reception
The track has been met with positive reviews by music critics such as Pitchfork and Stereogum.
Music video
The music video for "Satellite Business 2.0" was released on 16 July 2024. It was directed by Max Friedman & Caleb Femi and produced by Hannah Partington.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sattelite Business 2.0" (featuring Little Simz) | 4:53 |
| 2. | "Dancing Circles 2.0" |
References
- ^ Deville, Chris (2024-07-24). "Sampha & Little Simz Share New Song _Satellite Business 2.0__ Listen". Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ Campbell, Joel (17 July 2024). "Simz adds a flourish to 'Satellite Business'". The Voice (British newspaper). Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Reilly, Nick (19 July 2024). "Sampha teams up with Little Simz on 'Satellite Business'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Sampha (16 July 2024). "Sampha & Little Simz - Satellite Business 2.0" – via YouTube.