Simi claps back at critic who asked her to ‘switch up her sound’

Renowned songstress, Simi has found herself at the center of controversy following criticism from a music critic regarding her perceived repetitive musical style and the need for a change in sound.

The acclaimed artist took to her X account today, March 14, 2024, to address the issue and defend her artistic choices.

The backlash stemmed from Simi's latest single, All I Want, which some fans labeled as repetitive and called for a departure from her familiar cheerful singing and light-hearted lyrics. Frustrated by the criticism, Simi expressed her irritation on X, making it clear that she had no intentions of altering her sound to appease detractors.

Refuting claims of her songs being repetitive, Simi pointed out that her last 10 singles have all showcased different styles, emphasizing her versatility as an artist. She urged fans who do not appreciate her music to seek out other artists they prefer, stating, "If you don’t like my song, please go and listen to your faves."

Simi's impassioned response also addressed the issue of receiving feedback urging her to switch up her sound, which she described as "uninspired" and "tired." She emphasized her love for making music and expressed frustration at the expectation for her to conform to others' preferences.

She wrote, “I did not force anybody oh Small one that I’ve said now, they’ll say “not everybody will like you” but me I know. Me sef I no like everybody. But I’m not gonna lie – uninspired, unbacked, tired feedback like “switch up your sound” irritate the fuck out of me. Meanwhile the last fucking song you’ve heard from me is Joromi.”

Drawing a comparison to Adele's consistent style, Simi questioned why her own musical choices were subject to such scrutiny, asserting her right to artistic expression. She urged critics to respect her craft and acknowledged that not everyone would appreciate her work but emphasized that she creates music because of her passion for it.

She continued, “Then you wait for your idolo on twitter to start a thread about how my verses are fire (on someone else’s song) before you respect me. I’m not dragging best with anybody. I make music because I fucking love it.”

“Na the same ballad Adele dey sing all these days, her people no disturb am. E fi mi sile. If you don’t like what I’m selling, go and listen to the one you like. Unless you don’t have data. And if you don’t have, owo e lo wa ku si,” she added.

Simi's candid remarks on X have sparked conversations among fans and industry observers, with many applauding her for standing her ground and defending her musical identity while others think she should not respond to her fans in the manner she did.